Does A Failed Pediatric Board Exam Mean You’re a Bad Pediatrician?
In my mind, the answer to the question to this question is a resounding NO! Have you heard that joke? “What do they call the guy who graduates at the bottom of his medschool class?” DOCTOR! But what if you fail the pediatric boards? Our profession involves many high-stress situations, but the reward is meant to come at the end of the journey. Happiness. Fulfillment. A sense of accomplishment. While I’m guessing that more than 95% of your fellow interns made it through residency, did you […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...How to Pass the Pediatric Boards – Your ROADMAP is here!
I can’t believe I’m releasing the entire Table of Contents, the actual PBR Roadmap To Success, and the Memory Aids Creation section. This is a deep view into the PBR content and system. * To get the ENTIRE Table of Contents just a click away… * And the PBR Roadmap to Success…
Click Here And Continue Reading...Should I Be Reading Pediatrics In Review?
Pediatrics In Review (PIR): A Valuable Tool, But Not for Everything If you’re a pediatrician, you’ve likely come across Pediatrics In Review (PIR) more than once. The resource is fantastic for staying current in clinical practice, but it’s not the best tool if your goal is to pass the board exams. As a pediatrician who […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...QUESTION: What’s The Diagnosis In This Child With Lower Extremity Pain?
.A child presents with a PAINFUL lower extremity. The pediatric board question states that he also has “decreased exercise tolerance.” You’re asked to identify the disorder. His cardiac and pulmonary exam are unremarkable but an x-ray of a LONG BONE is shown with various findings. Of the multiple findings in the images below, the white […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...ANSWER for, “What’s The Diagnosis In This Child With Lower Extremity Pain?”
To see the question, CLICK HERE. ANSWERS: 1. Can you name the disorder? The disorder shown in these images is EWING’S SARCOMA. Ewing’s Sarcoma is a tumor of the long bones. A long bone is any bone that’s longer than it is wide. During your pediatric board review and on the pediatric boards, look for […]
Click Here And Continue Reading...Achondroplasia Mnemonic Images
Recognize this guy? It’s Weeman. He was born with achondroplasia. Mini-Me also has achondroplasia. Now imagine these two devilishly bad guys making trouble as they carry around a TRIDENT to remind you of the trident-like fingers. You could also imagine this little guy having achondroplasia. Want to learn more about achondroplasia? CLICK HERE Did that help? If so, what are […]
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