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9 Best Notetaking Apps for a Medical Resident
Some people prefer to have all their notes on one app, hence the need for a "second brain". However, I have found that each app has its particular strengths and weaknesses, and I believe I can work better if I tailor my use of the app according to its capabilities. In this article, I talk about the 9 best notetaking apps that I have tried and that have helped me study in residency.
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Why Choose Anatomical Pathology Residency at McGill?
At McGill, the anatomical pathology residency program has a practical internship curriculum, friendly residents, supportive program directors, excellent teaching staff, diligent support staff, a large caseload, and is situated in the charming city of Montreal.
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Best References for Core Rotations in Anatomical Pathology
In the initial months of my training, I was endlessly strategizing how to balance reading and looking at glass slides. I was trying different references and various study styles, including flash cards and mind maps. After three core rotations in subspecialty pathology this academic year, I have come up with a list of the references (books and websites) that have helped me maximize my learning.
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2023 Digital Planners for Sale!
I have designed a weekly and daily digital planner for 2023, complete with functional and intuitive hyperlinks. It is minimalist, customizable, and can help you be more productive.
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Minimalist Digital Planning
Since I have been unsatisfied with previous digital planner purchases (they either had too much or too little), I simply decided to design my own minimalist planner that suited my workflow, organizational preferences, and aesthetics.
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Filipino Birthday Parties and the ‘Pabitin’
The pabitin, a Filipino birthday game, consists of toys and candy bags attached to a wooden frame supported by a pulley. The pabitin is raised and lowered as the kids are encouraged to jump and grab their prizes from the frame. Easy to organize, exciting, and suitable for kids of all ages, this is one fun tradition we are happy to celebrate.
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Filipino Leche Flan (Custard with Caramelized Syrup)
Leche flan is a decadent Filipino dessert made of custard and topped with caramel syrup. With this quick prep time and uninvolved cooking, you will enjoy making this treat for friends and family (or yourself)!
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Lazy Tasty Cooking
Both as a personal note to myself and because I sometimes get asked, I will be posting laid-back recipes (or maybe they are more like guides) on this blog. These laid-back recipes are not for everyone, especially those who are very particular. In our house, they are tried and tested, and we don't mind the variations. Plus, we definitely love the time and money we save, as well as the tasty meals we share!
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Living Faithfully in Our Present State
St. Claude La Colombière wrote, centuries past, the following wise words. "You think you would be less distracted if you were away from the circumstances in which God has placed you; I think, on the contrary, that you would have fewer distractions if you accepted things with more conformity to God’s will and if, in your work, you thought of yourself as a servant of Jesus Christ whom he employs as it seems best to him and who is equally content in whatever service is exacted from her."
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Studying Effectively, Part 3: Memory and Tests
In this post, we look at the types of memory, interleaving when studying, as well as some preventable pitfalls that assure us we're learning when we're not. In the end, we conclude with testing tips and how to apply everything that we have learned in real life.
