USMLE April Fools! What ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Gets Right; No Red Scrubs in the OR

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“Breaking: USMLE has introduced 4 new exams,” said an April Fools’ Day post in r/IMGreddit.

Cardiologist Siyab Panhwar, MD, posted a thread detailing a patient’s story that reinforces his recommendation for physicians to screen and reduce cholesterol levels in young adults.

With “Grey’s Anatomy” renewed for its 21st season, a medical student highlighted the parallels between the show and real-life medicine, emphasizing the themes of burnout and exhaustion.

“If they don’t think I should speak openly about [abortion as fundamental healthcare], then I would choose not to work with them rather than not speak my mind,” said Ashley Winter, MD, reflecting on her encounter with a business entity.

Registered nurse @christyprn shared an informative video outlining the steps of obtaining a “good faith estimate” for the cost of planned medical services.

Healthcare professionals, including ophthalmologist and comedian Dr. Glaucomflecken, shared their takes on this memeable Meredith Grey photo.

Should nurses share their full names with their patients? For safety concerns, @nurse.alexrn’s institution allows nurses to show only their first names on their ID badges.

“The future of medicine is full of color.” Fourth-year medical student Joel Bervell shared a post celebrating diversity in the medical field on #DoctorsDay2024.

Why are scrubs in the operating room usually blue or green? In a skit by medical student @norton_fam, a medical trainee finds out the hard way.

Happy #NationalPublicHealthWeek! In honor of the occasion, the Yale School of Public Health shared their favorite public health memes.

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