
Surviving ER Residency Training Month with Dr. Corey Abdeen pt. 2
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12/05/23 • 62 min
Dr. Abdeen, a former MMA fighter turned paramedic, now ER physician, shares the exciting transition between his diverse careers. Celebrating completion of his emergency medicine training month; We discuss our first month being a doctor, preparing to begin residency, anticipation of critical care rotations, and the imprints our families leave on our professional choices. A highlight of our conversation is Dr. Abdeen's insight into the emotional and technical aspects of the IVF process. His openness about the trials and tribulations he and his wife faced during their IVF journey is both enlightening and deeply moving. Enjoy!
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Dr. Abdeen, a former MMA fighter turned paramedic, now ER physician, shares the exciting transition between his diverse careers. Celebrating completion of his emergency medicine training month; We discuss our first month being a doctor, preparing to begin residency, anticipation of critical care rotations, and the imprints our families leave on our professional choices. A highlight of our conversation is Dr. Abdeen's insight into the emotional and technical aspects of the IVF process. His openness about the trials and tribulations he and his wife faced during their IVF journey is both enlightening and deeply moving. Enjoy!
Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.
Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.
Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off
Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.
Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.
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Surviving ER Residency Training Month with Dr. Corey Abdeen pt. 1
Dr. Abdeen, a former MMA fighter turned paramedic, now ER physician, shares the exciting transition between his diverse careers. Celebrating completion of his emergency medicine training month; We discuss our first month being a doctor, preparing to begin residency, anticipation of critical care rotations, and the imprints our families leave on our professional choices. A highlight of our conversation is Dr. Abdeen's insight into the emotional and technical aspects of the IVF process. His openness about the trials and tribulations he and his wife faced during their IVF journey is both enlightening and deeply moving. Enjoy!
Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.
Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.
Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off
Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.
Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.
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Off-White Coat - Surviving ER Residency Training Month with Dr. Corey Abdeen pt. 2
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Hello everybody and welcome to the Off-White Coat podcast . This week is part two of my discussion with Dr Corey Abdeen , where we go over our first month of residency and delve a little bit further into Dr Abdeen's medical journey . So , without further ado , here's part two .
Speaker 1Once again , he definitely has the best icebreaker answers b
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