G6PD Deficiency – What You Must Know for Step 1 In this quick episode, we break downeverything you need to know about G6PD deficiency, a high-yield hematology topic for the USMLE Step 1.Learn the key triggers, symptoms, lab findings, and how to manage it. Perfect for last-minute review or solidifying your understanding of this commonly tested condition.Tune in and share with a friend preparing for Step 1! 🎧
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Acute Rheumatic Fever: High-Yield USMLE Topics You Must Know!
ARF is an immune-mediated sequela of untreated strep pharyngitis and a must-know topic for USMLE Step 1.🔬 Key Concepts:• J♥NES criteria – Major clinical features you can’t forget• Type II hypersensitivity (molecular mimicry)• Mitral valve involvement: regurgitation early, stenosis later• Penicillin for treatment and prophylaxis🧠 Memorize the criteria, recognize the cardiac complications, and understand the immune mechanism behind it all.
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How to Stand Out During Your US Clinical Rotation
Are you preparing for an observership or clinical rotation in the US?Then this podcast is for YOU.Here, you’ll learn the 5 key behaviors that make you unforgettable (in a good way) during your US clinical experience. These are the unwritten rules that attending physicians, residents, and staff truly notice — but no one talks about.What you’ll learn: • Why arriving early and leaving late shows real commitment • The power of kindness and respect to all team members • How to be proactive without being annoying • The importance of studying your patients and contributing intelligently • How to strike the perfect balance between curiosity and overstepping🎯 Your goal? To become the kind of student everyone hopes will join their team — not the one they hope never returns.⸻Follow us / rdmedicine_org
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Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis: High-Yield USMLE Topics You Must Know!
Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis in USMLE Step 1: these are questions that always come up!Did you know the main difference is in the type of lesion and location? Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI tract, while Ulcerative Colitis is limited to the colon and rectum. 🔑 Tips to ace the exam:• Crohn’s = skip lesions, transmural inflammation, non-caseating granulomas.• UC = continuous lesions, mucosal inflammation, colorectal cancer risk.🔍 Stay tuned for the differences!
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): High-Yield USMLE Topics You Must Know!
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) – YES, it shows up on Step 1, and you need to know the essentials!Here’s what you need to remember:- PIGA gene mutation in hematopoietic stem cells- Deficiency of CD55 and CD59- Complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis- Classic triad: hemolytic anemia, pancytopenia, and venous thrombosis (think Budd-Chiari syndrome)✅ Diagnosis: Flow cytometry✅ Treatment: Eculizumab💡 Exam clue: patient waking up with dark urine in the morning = think PNH!
Acerca de RD Medicine Podcast: Your Guide to a U.S. Medical Career
🎙️ The RD Medicine Podcast is your ultimate guide to building a medical career in the U.S.!
Hosted by Rafael Duarte, MD, Internal Medicine Attending and CEO of RD Medicine, this podcast delivers expert insights on USMLE preparation, clinical rotations, residency applications, and the mindset needed for success.
Whether you're a medical student or an international graduate, you'll find essential strategies to navigate every step of the journey.
📢 Tune in for high-yield discussions, career tips, and everything you need to break barriers and thrive as a physician in the U.S.!
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