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I am IMG and now I finished my step 1 and step 2 ck and got score back and now trying to do step 2 cs but I can't get the date for cs in December.
so I don't know whether I can upload my document to ERAS. I get my step 2 cs date only at Feb.And the application deadline is nov 31 right ?
can anyone answer me as soon as possible?
So can anyone suggest me what should I do?

with regards,
Philip]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:33:53 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1347 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:53:57 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1328
I am also looking for a female partner for CS. My exam is also in January. I am from New York. Let me know if you are interested]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:50:09 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342
I am afraid I could not copy and paste the question as it violates rights. Else I Could point or emphasise my ambiguity by quotes, therefore I did mention the question ID No.Perhaps you could review the question assuming you are a concerned staff of the usmle. Thank you once again.
Regards,
alza68.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:13:33 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1347 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:17 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1347 she herself will give the consent.
thanks,
hafiz aslam]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:55 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1347
who gives consent for a treatment of a pregnant 14 year old girl? the guardian or the girl herself? in the Uworld q bank it says that she can give the consent herself, but the kaplan text book says her mother has to give it?


Can anyone help and give me the right answer.....?
Thanks]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:02 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:48 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1346 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:43:02 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:44:38 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 Propafenone is the drug. The quetion ID no:1508. The question ask about a drug which prolongs QRS complex. Usually continuous depolarization entails prolongation of QRS complex (i.e. Na influx).If Na influx is blocked then depolarization ends. But the answer states class 1 C antiarrythmic to be the correct choice. Any explantion concerning this issue is greatly appreciated.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:41:45 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 Propafenone is the drug. The quetion ID no:1508. The question ask about a drug which prolongs QRS complex. Usually continuous depolarization entails prolongation of QRS complex (i.e. Na influx).If Na influx is blocked then depolarization ends. But the answer states class 1 C antiarrythmic to be the correct choice. Any explantion concerning this issue is greatly appreciated.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:40:37 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1330 All the best.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:20 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:06 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1341 thanks for your replay. I have searched different books on this subject and they all give different meaning. I have looked into Anatomy books, review books by Kaplan, Falcon and BRS and they all disagree on the subject. So here is what I have figured out on my own, correct me if I am wrong on any of this. Clawing involves the Lumbrical muscles not the interossias muscles. The function of the lumbricals is to extend the MCP joint, so these are so called "bye-bye" muscles. It makes sense to me that if the lumbricals of the 2nd and 3rd digits are "clawed"-meaning they are flexed and therefore cannot extend that the median nerve is involved, and if the 4th and 5th lumbricals are "clawed" that ulnar nerve is involved. But here is another confusing thing. According to my findings, both the ulnar nerve and median nerve clawings occure at rest, as if the patient just walked into your office and you as a doc observe it. Some textbooks say it occures only if you ask the patient to flex or extend the digits.
Maybe the terms "Ape hand" "Clawing" "Pops blessing" "Preacher's hand" are confusing to me since English is my 4th language and these terms have no meaning to me (without the proper context). Correct me if I am wrong on any of my findings. Thank you.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:51:50 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1168 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:04 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1344 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:23 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1343 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:28:43 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1342 A drug causes prolongation of QRS complex, which implies, there must be, sodium influx that lead to this phenomena. But the answer states the block of Na influx causes this phenomena and is classified as class 1C Anti arrythmic drug. The statement appears to be contradictory. Can any one Please explain why this is classified in class 1C antiarrythmic drug.
Regards,
alza68.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:20:51 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1341 even I was amused at contradiction in two books. even Kaplan itself in two diff places has it.

But that means something good. u r reading nicely!

Points to ponder--
uulnar claw
median claw
total claw
popes blessing [Ive never seen pope!\
Innervation of FDS and FDP muscles in last two digits specially
Froments/book test to diff between ulnar and median.

I know I have extended Q rather than answer...
Self search is long lasting.
TRY.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:35:51 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1341 According to Kaplan, if all 4 lumbricals are involved that represents clawing of all 4 lumbricas aka Klumpke's palsy. But this is where it gets confusing. Kaplan says that if 2nd and 3rd digit is clawed that is median n. injury and if 4th and 5th digit it represents ulnar nerve injury. This makes sense to me since medial side (thumb) is innervated by the median nerve and lateral side by the ulnar nerve, but than 1st Aid has the nerve injuries opposite. Can anybody pls explain to me if I am right or wrong on this on? Thanks alot.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:55 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1314 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:29 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1340 plan on taking in January?
we will meet 5 days/week and study 6-7 hrs day and do 2 hrs question per night alone then meet and go over answers next day 25 questions from each of our question banks]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:10 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1231
I haven't taken the cs yet, I am scheduled to take it w/ just 3 wks preparation on dec. 7 in Houston.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:16:11 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1286

Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations. I only have 3 weeks but I am studying full time. I just took my step 2 ck last saturday and I am scheduled to take the cs on dec. 7. I have started studying already and plan to spend the last week or at least 10 days for practice. Will that be enough you think?

Thank you...]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:06:11 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1339 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:56:11 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=950 yes there is adermatology doctor called essam but i dont know the second name, u know him ?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:55:15 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1338 Thank you]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:42:04 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1323 I am also looking for a study partner. I am in Maplewood/Newark, NJ. Where in NJ are you in or where in NJ would you be willing study?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:11 GMT http://www.usmleworld.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1337 I am looking for a study partner, for step 1, in the Maplewood/Newark, NJ. If interested please reply, to exchange contact info. Thanks]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:30 GMT