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The Best Notebook for Notetaking
Whenever I browse a bookstore, office supplies or even a dollar store, I cannot help but gravitate towards where notebooks are. Smyth-sewn, spiral; softbound, leatherbound, hardbound—I flip through the pages and run my fingers over the paper, feeling its smoothness and its weight. Will my pen bleed through? Will the paper survive the pressure of my handwriting, supposedly an indication of my forceful personality? I also look at the guides: are the edges perforated, are the lines subtle or obvious, will my variety of handwriting fit in the spaces?
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Useful Books for First Year Anatomical Pathology Residency
While my background in molecular biology and medicine provides me with the appreciation of the beauty in synthesis—how the threads of life weave together—there is much that I have to learn in pathology. Trying to learn as much as I can, from molecular patterns to cellular morphology to tissue architecture, even while keeping the patient and clinical scenario in mind, will undoubtedly be challenging.
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Canadian Exams for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
The road to practicing medicine in Canada is difficult, especially if you are an international medical graduate (IMG). There are the exams to tackle, and exam scores are important if you want to be a competitive applicant for the residency match.
