Re: Adverse inpatient outcomes during the transition to a new electronic health record system: observational study
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Source: BMJ Comments - September 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

The appeal of medicine as biostatistics improves diagnostic prediction algorithms
Are pre-meds aware of the (possible) potential of computer science to drastically change and/or reduce the role of physicians? Biostatisticians have been working away on machine learning prediction algorithms to diagnose patients that could, eventually, be incorporated in real time into electronic health records. Although such algorithms have low explanatory power at present (usually around 20%, so says the biostatistician I work with), the potential is there and progress is rapid in... The appeal of medicine as biostatistics improves diagnostic prediction algorithms (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: philosonista Source Type: forums

Re: Patients are being let down by lack of electronic health records, finds review
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Source: BMJ Comments - July 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

Re: Safety of reduced antibiotic prescribing for self limiting respiratory tract infections in primary care: cohort study using electronic health records
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Source: BMJ Comments - July 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

EHRs, CPOE and Digital Documentation: An Effective Component of the U.S. National Response to the Epidemic of Medical Error Related Deaths
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Source: BMJ Comments - May 7, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

Free IMG Clerkship Opportunity
by rrosa (Posted Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:20 pm)Hi. Yeah, I am an IMG from Mexico and just recently finished up a "clerkship" with Essen Medical. It was totally free. They asked me if I wanted to do 3 days a week for 5 months or 5 days a week for 3 months. I chose the 3 days a week because I was living kind of far away from the Bronx locations. But 3 days a week I would work with an endocrinologist. After a couple of weeks I learned the ins and outs of how he did things, and eventually I was able to see patients by myself and do a focused physical, with the patients and doctors consent of course. And of course, he would supervis...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 7, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Free IMG Clerkship Opportunity
by EssenMD (Posted Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:15 pm)Essen Medical Offers a free Clinical Clerkship to International Medical Graduates gaining hands-on experience with patient histories, physical exam, etc. You will be using (not just learning) our EHR (Electronic Health Record) system, which will give you a competitive edge over other international applicants. Minimum Period of Commitment:Option 1: 5 weekdays per week for 3 months straight (Full Time)Option 2: 3 weekdays per week for 5 months straight (Part Time)How to Apply:WEBSITE: ehcintern.orgCONTACT: 929-239-4160EMAIL: internship@essnmd.com (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - September 16, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

IMG Clerkship Opportunities
by EssenMD (Posted Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:02 am)Dear International Medical Graduate:We hope you were successful in 2015 Match. If you Matched we are delighted and wish you the very best in your Residency Program. If you did not Match, please know that it is not the end of the road. You have come this far, do not give up now. I would like to share with you various IMG opportunities that we offer at Essen Medical & Associates. We could be that bridge between where you are now and Residency. We offer a Clerkship Program which will give you a hands-on clinical experience. For those of you who may want an alternative to Residency ...
Source: Med Student Guide - March 24, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Essen Clerkship Program For International Medical Graduates
by EssenMD (Posted Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:52 am)ESSENMED CLINICAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAMFor International Medical GraduatesSo you will be getting a hands-on experience on how to take patient history, do a physical exam, etc. You will be using (not just learning) our EHR (Electronic Health Record) system, knowing which gives you a competitive edge over other international applicants who have not used EHR. Contact: Academic & Research Program CoordinatorMinimum Period of Commitment:Option 1: 5 weekdays per week for 3 months straight (Full Time)Option 2: 3 weekdays per week for 5 months straight Essen Medical Associates, P.C. is a com...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 17, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums