A new year is here, ripe with new opportunities to seize! While it’s true that resolutions have little impact on our yearly productivity (see our blog here about that exact topic), there’s no harm in taking a full inventory of what you want to get accomplished this year. There’s a sense of possibility during the […]
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. No matter where or who you are, you can’t get away from it. While stress is not intrinsically bad, when you don’t have coping skills it can wreak havoc on your life and wellbeing. Some stress is adaptive and helpful, like the nudge that gets you to crack […]
Practice makes perfect. And as a resident, observership, or hands-on experience, is paramount in your education to become a practitioner. Finding a good fit can be challenging, but My Psych Board has options for you! Medical students and international medical graduates seeking US clinical experience may apply to our Clinical Observership program. This may be […]
The field of mental health has come a long way over the last few decades. While work has been done to normalize the existence of mental health disorders, there are still some surprising stigmas and myths surrounding even the most common conditions. Today we’ll talk about one of the most common, Depression. Did you know […]
The date range for taking the PRITE is quickly approaching. Each year from September 24th to October 15th, residents around the U.S. sit down for the 8.5 hour exam. This year, the PRITE has 300 questions (access to pdf breakdown of topics with annotations here). Residents need to know a foundation of Neuroscience and Neurology, […]
Preparing for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Certification Examination requires a comprehensive and strategic approach. As the landscape of medical education evolves, so does the need for efficient andtargeted study resources. Among the plethora of options available, we emerge as a beacon of excellence, offering a question bank that stands out for […]
Everyone should be aware of their boundaries. While that seems like a no-brainer, it’s not uncommon for people to either be unaware of what boundaries are, or, be caught by surprise that they’ve been neglecting to maintain a healthy boundary with someone in their life. And while you may be well aware of what they […]
Self-care can mean a lot of different things to different people. When you’re in the throes of studying, conducting observerships or rotations, and juggling professional and personal life events, it can be easy to forget to take a minute for yourself. It’s important to unplug from everything once in a while and give yourself permission […]
One of the sections of exams students have the most difficult time with is the vignettes section. We’ve discussed this topic before here, where we show how to break down the process of answering vignettes. But in this blog, we’ll get into the nuts and bolts of reading the passages a little more effectively. Formatting […]
In the world of psychiatry, it’s common to come across differing opinions on the best way to manage various disorders. Some clinicians prefer combination therapy, some support pure psychotherapy, while others trial pharmaceuticals prior to engaging in talk therapy. With multiple avenues available, what’s the best approach? We took a look at a review of […]