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BreakThru posted an update: It's been a great road, everyone! But I'm sorry […]

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:11:07 -0400

It’s been a great road, everyone! But I’m sorry to announce that BreakThru Mentoring is closing its doors. On December 1st, 2024, we’ll be shutting down the site’s operation. This was not an easy decision, but unfortunately, it is necessary as we, the founders, are spread too thin to keep it up and running and attend to our clinical duties.

If…

BreakThru posted a new activity comment

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:38:12 -0500

Welcome Marieliana! I’m Dr. Carroll, one of the founders of BreakThru.

It’s been a bit quiet around here lately, but I’m trying to get the site back up and running again. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you’re looking for mentoring from a medical student. I have several medical students working in my clinic who would be… Read more

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BreakThru posted an update: Good answer Chatbot! Don't take PS shortcuts

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:43:58 -0500

Good answer Chatbot! Don’t take PS shortcuts

BreakThru posted an update: Congrats to all the medical students out there on Match Week!

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:22:31 -0400

Congrats to all the medical students out there on Match Week!

BreakThru posted an update: Imposter Syndrome is very common amongst medical […]

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:14:18 -0500

Imposter Syndrome is very common amongst medical students and residents. Do you think that YOU have imposter syndrome? Take the Clance IP Scale and find out!

If you DO feel you have Imposter Syndrome, consider talking to a mentor about your score, thoughts, feelings, and anxieties. Remember, you’re braver, smarter, and stronger than you think!…

BreakThru posted an update: https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/49693/PH […]

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:59:31 -0500

https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/49693/PHC-announces-more-than-16k-in-awards-for-medical-student-projects

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PHC announces more than $16k in awards for medical student projects

PHC, CMA's charitable arm, today announced more than $16,000 in MedStudentsServe awards to support medical student proj...

BreakThru posted an update: Dr. Carroll is very proud to announce that he will […]

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:42:30 -0500

Dr. Carroll is very proud to announce that he will be joining the Spring 2022 Yale Executive MPH cohort! He invites anyone with questions to send him a message.

BreakThru posted an update: Sorry! It's been a little quiet in terms of updates […]

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:13:06 -0500

Sorry! It’s been a little quiet in terms of updates from Dr. Ali and Dr. Carroll.

Both docs just wanted me to pass on the message that they’re working on several big initiatives for BreakThru, but Intern year and this current wave of Omnicron has them working around the clock.

The website is for all of you, please keep updating your…

BreakThru posted an update: Thanksgiving usually marks that last brief break […]

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:18:49 -0500

Thanksgiving usually marks that last brief break before Finals!! And with finals comes stress. If you feel yourself getting panicked and overwhelmed and want to decompress, destress, or just vent. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

BreakThru posted an update: Dr. Carroll is co-hosting an AMA Event tonight with […]

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:23:11 -0400

Dr. Carroll is co-hosting an AMA Event tonight with the Rowan Graduate School of Business. He’ll be hosting the VP of Risk Management for AON Consulting. This is a really interesting topic because it pertains to how businesses view healthcare risks amongst their workforce. Especially in light of pandemic – this topic has risen to the forefront.

BreakThru posted an update: We just recently updated a good article on […]

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:56:37 -0400

We just recently updated a good article on academic probation. Lots of pre-medical students stumble on their path to the white coat. If this describes you, try reading our advice here!

Academic Probation

BreakThru posted an update: Brand new article for high school students: 10 Steps […]

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:10:57 -0400

Brand new article for high school students: 10 Steps You Need to Take to Prepare for Pre-Med While in High School!

One common theme that comes up again and again amongst pre-med and med students I talked to is how hard it is to know what to do to get into medical school. By the time most people figure it out, they’re already halfway…

BreakThru replied to the discussion Choosing between 2 internships -- which better? in the forum Medical School Applications

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 22:50:51 -0400

Reply to Choosing between 2 internships -- which better?

Heya Vanshika! It’s been a little over a year since those two internship opportunities came up, I was wondering what you decided to go with?

BreakThru posted an update in the group BreakThru Events: Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: […]

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:21:30 -0400

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: BreakThru Mentor Laveena Sehgal AMA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Come meet 4th year medical student Laveena Sehgal for our Mentoring AMA.

BreakThru posted a new post.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:09:38 -0400

10 Steps You Need to Take to Prepare for Pre-Med While in High School

BreakThru posted an update: This is a really inspiring story!! So many valuable […]

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:03:41 -0400

This is a really inspiring story!! So many valuable lessons here, from the perseverance and incredible accomplishments of this future doctor to all the sacrifice, hope, and hard work by her parents that supported those accomplishments.

Being a first generation physician myself, and working with many 1st gen physicians, medical students,…

BreakThru posted an update: Don't forget to check out some of our free lessons! This […]

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:04:15 -0400

Don’t forget to check out some of our free lessons!

This is one regarding Social Media and professionalism. You’re really shooting yourself in the foot if you act unprofessional online and think that adcoms aren’t going to find out!

Are you protecting yourself and your future career plans properly? Take the lesson and see how you…

Social Media

BreakThru posted an update: I often try to do everything wrong, just to explore […]

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:40:39 -0400

I often try to do everything wrong, just to explore what happens (just not with patients).

My advice is, don’t be in such a rush. Lose sight of your goal. Make mistakes. Miss the target. Stumble, fall, and get back up again over and over and over.

The path to your goal may be fastest if you walk in a straight line. But your journey will be all…

BreakThru posted an update: I'd like to drop three little wellness tips for […]

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:17:54 -0400

I’d like to drop three little wellness tips for everyone writing admission essays, or just essays in general. I do A LOT of writing such as case study and research reports, not to mention personal essay reviews. And these tips seem to help a lot of pre-meds and med students.

1) Give yourself enough time to free write and brainstorm and do…

BreakThru posted an update: Good morning future doctors! My advice today is a […]

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:07:31 -0400

Good morning future doctors!

My advice today is a little sobering, but I feel it needs to be said.

Part of the premed and medical school process is seeing who is willing to keep jumping through the hoops.

There’s a reason they want you to have a high GPA is every class, even the non-science ones, a reason organic chemistry is still… Read more

BreakThru posted an update: A classic - BATS DB (Drink Blood)Details the stages of […]

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:25:11 -0400

A classic – BATS DB (Drink Blood)

Details the stages of sleep and how they look on an EEG Waveform. This is one of those med facts that’ll come up again and again from MCAT to residency and beyond. Memorize it!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/medrewind/photos/38-sleep-stagesnon-rapid-eye-movementnremstage-1-theta-rhythm47-hzstage-2-sleep-/982041918538191/

BreakThru posted an update: QTC prolongation is a serious problem that can lead to […]

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:06:40 -0400

QTC prolongation is a serious problem that can lead to a dangerous form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia known as torsades de pointes. Basically you gotta be careful about not adding on too many medications that can prolong the QTC. Everyone from hospitalists to anesthesiologists to psychiatrists need to be mindful of a patient’s…

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Antiemetics and QT Prolongation – Clinical Correlations

BreakThru posted an update: Great article! Highlights the ongoing fight all of us […]

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:46:41 -0400

Great article! Highlights the ongoing fight all of us will encounter at one point or another. What do we do when our patients reject treatment – not because they disagree with it’s effectiveness, but rather because they are acting upon their willful medical ignorance. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/957067

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Is There a Fix for Willful Medical Ignorance?

The widespread rejection of science is now a leading bottleneck in the progress of medicine, argues oncologist Jack West.

BreakThru posted an update: Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti today. We'll […]

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:11:33 -0400

Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti today. We’ll be posting as more news comes in on ways to help, if you are able to.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/70-magnitude-earthquake-hits-off-coast-haiti-79455637

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7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; leader says lives lost

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Haiti

BreakThru posted an update: "You will face many defeats in your life, but never […]

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:25:51 -0400

“You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.” – Maya Angelou

BreakThru updated their profile

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:05:30 -0400

BreakThru posted an update: Big reminder for this year’s admissions cycle - get the […]

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:33:01 -0400

Big reminder for this year’s admissions cycle – get the apps in ASAP. Since admissions are rolling, you want to be in the earlier groups. The competition gets stiff for the last few spots late in the cycle.

BreakThru posted an update: Are you more of a visual learner? Ever wish you could […]

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:36:03 -0400

Are you more of a visual learner? Ever wish you could see and not just read major landmark clinical trials? Guess what? There’s a website for that! https://visualmed.org/

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Visualmed: Landmark Clinical Trials in Medicine

Visualmed is a directory of landmark clinical trials in medicine. It let users access summaries of important randomized controlled trials on the go. The aim is to promote evidence-based medicine and to improve medical learning and education.

BreakThru posted a new post.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:02:08 -0400

Tackling Problems with Pareto

Learn how to use a Pareto Chart to tackle your pre-med problems!

BreakThru posted an update: It's really hard (read impossible) to anticipate all […]

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:43:54 -0400

It’s really hard (read impossible) to anticipate all the challenges you’ll face as a pre-med or in medical school.

Our advice is to try and learn about the most COMMON problems that face students. In business we have a great tool called a Pareto chart. This chart shows us that the majority of problems often come from the same few sources. When…

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What is a Pareto Chart? Analysis & Diagram | ASQ

The Pareto chart or diagram analyzes the frequency of problems or causes in a process. Learn about the other 7 Basic Quality Tools at ASQ.org.

BreakThru replied to the discussion SMART Goals in the forum Pre-Medical Students

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:14 -0400

Reply to SMART Goals

Great goals Brianna! Getting certified as a CNA is especially a great plan. If you have a chance talk to @khana he’s had some experience with EKG jobs and we were just talking about his plan to include it on his application for med school.!

BreakThru posted an update: The latest blog piece by BreakThru Learning! Physics […]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:09:56 -0400

The latest blog piece by BreakThru Learning! Physics Basics for Pre-Medical Students! https://pbthru.com/physics-basics-for-pre-meds/

BreakThru posted an update: Connecting premed science topics to physiology can […]

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:56:37 -0400

Connecting premed science topics to physiology can really help with motivation and with solidifying topics.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4423508/

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

When Physics Meets Biology: Low and High-Velocity Penetration, Blunt Impact, and Blast Injuries to the Brain

The incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the US has reached epidemic proportions with well over 2 million new cases reported each year. TBI can occur in both civilians and warfighters, with head injuries occurring in both combat and … Continue reading

BreakThru posted an update: Really Great Video, well worth the […]

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:12:55 -0400

Really Great Video, well worth the watch! https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en

BreakThru posted a new activity comment

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:58:21 -0400

These are some tremendous SMART goals!

In reply to - Brianna replied to the discussion SMART Goals in the forum Pre-Medical Students

MY SMART GOALS:

S: To improve my GPA & gain clinical experience

M: Get all A’s / GPA improvement & work as either a CNA or an EKG […]

BreakThru posted an update: Here's a BreakThru Bite from the Team!Affirmation: I […]

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:15:12 -0400

Here’s a BreakThru Bite from the Team!

Affirmation: I am receptive to unseen opportunities.

Insight: ‘Getting into medical school’ is a goal that is made up of dozens of smaller goals. While in pursuit of these goals, untold opportunities will be discovered. Learn to say yes to some, no to most, but approach them all with humility.

Action: Say…

BreakThru posted an update: Medical School Applications are a huge task. […]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:33:51 -0400

Medical School Applications are a huge task. Getting everything together and perfect can be a pretty daunting task. Here’s some tips on how to tackle it and other big tasks! Some of this may seem obvious. If so, good! It means you understand what needs to be done. Never-the-less understanding what needs to be done and actually doing it are…

BreakThru started the discussion Tackling BIG TASKS in the forum Pre-Medical Students

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:33:31 -0400

Tackling BIG TASKS

BreakThru posted an update in the group Pre-Medical Students: Couple image uploads from the vault, expect more soon!

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:24:04 -0400

Couple image uploads from the vault, expect more soon!

BreakThru posted an update: Here is the famous Glasgow Coma Scale. You'll need […]

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:19:08 -0400

Here is the famous Glasgow Coma Scale. You’ll need to memorize this on your EM Rotation. Trivia: It’s named after Glasgow University in Scotland, where it was developed.

So the key to memorizing this is to first remember; eyes, mouth, body. Then remember your typical AAOx3 patient. They can tell you where they are, what they’re doing their,…

BreakThru posted an update:

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:43:05 -0500

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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:38:09 -0500

Here’s an article on resilience I’ll be going over https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience

In reply to - BreakThru posted an update Our pandemic support group is still on for today at 7pm est. I’ll talk a little today on resilience, fatigue, and what I’m seeing in the ER. Hope to see you there! […]

BreakThru posted an update: Our pandemic support group is still on for today at 7pm […]

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:37:55 -0500

Our pandemic support group is still on for today at 7pm est. I’ll talk a little today on resilience, fatigue, and what I’m seeing in the ER. Hope to see you there! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufuirqzMqHNZAxH5qdwdi-UPjY-egPqm8

BreakThru posted an update: Wilson's disease is fascinating. It's the perfect […]

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:07:49 -0500

Wilson’s disease is fascinating. It’s the perfect example of a disease that has medical, psychiatric, neurological and genetic aspects. In addition, it’s a disease that clinician with good physical and observational skills will pick up, whereas someone going too fast through an exam might not see the tell-tale signs of the disease (the… Read more

BreakThru posted an update: I think we all have this fantasy about the […]

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:05:19 -0500

I think we all have this fantasy about the academic superman. Limitless intellect, perfect test taker, heavily involved in research, knowledgeable about subjects in both depth and breadth, and so on. We just can’t help to compare ourselves to this perfect ideal. However, these perfect ideals don’t exist in the real world. Every Einstein,…

BreakThru posted an update: Great resource for our soon-to-graduate 4th year […]

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:18:40 -0500

Great resource for our soon-to-graduate 4th year student physicians and current resident physician members. https://resident360.nejm.org/

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What's New | NEJM Resident 360

BreakThru posted an update: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/health/medical-school-resi […]

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:34:19 -0500

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/19/health/medical-school-residency-doctors.html

nytimes.com

‘I Am Worth It’: Why Thousands of Doctors in America Can’t Get a Job

Medical schools are producing more graduates, but residency programs haven’t kept up, leaving thousands of young doctors “chronically unmatched” and deep in debt.

BreakThru posted an update: We're really happy to host Dr. Matthew Johnson […]

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:17:42 -0500

We’re really happy to host Dr. Matthew Johnson Monday 2/22/21 from 6 – 7pm for a Psychiatry Residency AMA!

RSVP Here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlf-ipqDguEtQXnM971vgV_YKpPEhclXjo

“Dr. Johnson is a former Marine with a variety of personal awards earned during his service. As a Marine, he also deployed for Operation… Read more

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around … Continue reading

BreakThru posted an update: Former Classmate of Mine, Dr. Duwayne Campbell, current […]

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:29:35 -0500

Former Classmate of Mine, Dr. Duwayne Campbell, current ER resident at Jefferson gives some great advice in this recent post.

https://choosedo.org/my-suggestion-to-pre-med-students-tell-your-story/

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My Suggestion to Pre-Med Students: Tell Your Story

Everyone has a story to tell. Preparing for medical school is a long road with challenges and hurdles that are different for every applicant. These unique challenges are what make up our unique stories.

BreakThru posted an update: Interested in Cooper Medical School? Check out this […]

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:16:45 -0500

Interested in Cooper Medical School? Check out this great project, Humans of CMSRU, to learn more the wonderful individuals who go there! heir

https://www.facebook.com/humansofcmsru/