The American Hospital Association releases a study yesterday new Study that states that patients in the most “wired” hospitals had better survival rates than those without. Is that a direct coorelation? No one knows. However, it is interesting that 9 of about 900 or so patients at a VA hospital, one of the most wired […]

So, the Fool was out at Home Depot yesterday, doing some home improvement shopping, when confronted by a patient in the Checkout line! First time this has happened… “Hey doctor! My rash is getting worse”, he says. So, I took a second to give some free advice, and we’ll see. Just goes to show you […]

According to the latest issue of the AMA News there has been an overall downtrend of primary care match applicants and filled spots. Family medicine has been hit especially hard. US seniors matching in family medicine declined from 2340 in 1997 to only 1117 in 2005. (Other spots went to international graduates) This makes up […]

Thanks to a few generous folks, there have been a few additions to the Medfools Downloads page, including a new super detailed medicine scutsheet we like to call “Heavy Duty”, and one quickie sheet for those busy Labor and Delivery call nights. Thanks to those who shared =) If anyone else has more you’d like […]

Congratulations to everyone who matched this year in the 2005 National Resident Matching Program! Now that you have all found the place you will toil away =) the next three to seven years of your life as interns and residents you can RELAX! Hopefully you’ve also taken USMLE Step 2 already, so you can truly […]

The growing Medfools Shop takes the show on the road with the brand new addition of the Medfools Canada Shop as well as the Medfools France Shop! If you like our site (or even if you don’t =) ) please consider shopping thru one of our links to support us! Thanks