Through out history there are examples of prominent thinkers describing the two brain theory. Ego/ Super Ego Conscious / Subconscious An idea that resonates with me (and has helped me crush tests since I was a wee lad) is the framing that Dr. Maxwell Maltz puts on this idea in his book … [Read more...] about Two brain Theory
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Questions pulled right from the Final Step
When is watchful waiting with a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma an appropriate plan? Answer on pg 53 A patient with mitral valve prolapse will often have what physical exam characteristics? Answer on pg 31 What is Russell’s sign? Answer on pg 23 The follicular phase of menstruation is dominated by … [Read more...] about Questions pulled right from the Final Step
Thank god the elections are over
I was dying seeing commercial after commercial, road sign after road sign. No wonder we are decided and twitchy. My (least) favorite one was while watching the World Series games with my 7 and 9-year-old kids at 8 o’clock. “He’s had sex with girls as young as 16!” Thank you. That’s not … [Read more...] about Thank god the elections are over
Jess wrote
*** I want to thank you for your helpful podcasts and Final Step book. I used the book the night before my IM EOR and ended up seeing several questions on my exam that were testing the exact concepts you went over in the book. There was one learning point in particular that I had never heard … [Read more...] about Jess wrote
the main thing
Some people email me and they are clearly missing the main focus of The Final Step. They are getting something out of it, but they could be getting so much more if they used it the right. I want to be sure you get the most out of your copy. The Final Step is not designed as an assessment tool. … [Read more...] about the main thing
