Hey, it's March!

March! Not yet March 17, Match Day! But March!

Grooving to a bit of Solar Power Sessions at the moment. Good station, if you're into trance. They have a prog channel too, just haven't really listened to it much.

Took the USMLE Step 2 CS last Friday; those who have it waiting, beware. It's a total waste of your time and money. One case I just couldn't figure out. Two others were, well, a little curious. But the other nine were so clear-cut (at least, once you asked The Right Question) that the diagnosis was easy. Coming up with a big differential was somewhat difficult for some problems, but that's life. Anyway, got there at 8, was out by 4:30. Layout: Orientation - 5 cases - 30 min lunch (sandwiches, chips, drinks provided) - 4 cases - 15 min break - 3 cases - final survey - out of there. I'm just hoping I passed; it really seems like the sort of situation where making the correct diagnosis still isn't enough to guarantee success, as your eval is dependent on what the patient remembers your asking or not. I will say this: from past experience with similar situations at my school, if you can charm a simulated patient they will likely think that you did more than you actually did. Don't be smarmy, but if you've got it, use it. Little old ladies, for example, are butter in my hands.