Creating Memorable Pediatric Mnemonics
Pediatric Mnemonics that Stick
Creating pediatric mnemonics can be a lifesaver for the boards. Did you know that most memory champions in the world do NOT have a photographic memory? They actually TRAIN their brains to remember lists, names and other random facts. So trust me when I say that you can too!
As doctors, most of us were in the top 10% of our class until we hit medical school, but that doesn't mean it’s easy for us to retain the vast amounts of knowledge necessary to pass the pediatric boards. I remember the overwhelming feeling of being crushed by all of the information I was being bombarded with during my studies.
It wasn't until I learned how to create pediatric mnemonics and memory aids that I was finally able to feel comfortable with the idea of housing all of that information in my brain. The mnemonics I created were essential in helping me retain information and pass the USMLE Step exams as well as the pediatric initial certification exam.
So, unless you’ve got a photographic memory, I’d highly recommend spending some time learning memory techniques.
“The [PBR] mnemonics were stellar, if not a little goofy , but that just added to their utility. I will likely remember some the mnemonics for the rest of my life, especially the autosomal dominant diseases. – Dr. Kristen Macleod” – Read Kristen's full testimonial by clicking HERE.
WHAT ARE MNEMONICS?
In a nutshell, mnemonics are memory aid devices that can help you to remember difficult to absorb information.
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2013 Pediatrics Board Review Corrections and Clarifications
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In 2012, the Pediatrics Board Review Corrections & Clarifications Guide was only about 25 pages. The guide contained corrections that I found and that others found in the 2nd edition of the Pediatrics Board Review Core Study Guide. The guide provided a TON of value and helped many people correctly answer questions they would have otherwise gotten wrong! I think there's still value in reviewing it today because these guides give me the freedom to write freely about pretty much anything related to topics, studying for the boards, etc.
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ANSWERS:
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Achondroplasia Mnemonic Images
Recognize this guy? It's Weeman. He was born with achondroplasia.
Mini-Me also has achondroplasia.
Now imagine these two devilishly bad guys making trouble as they carry around a TRIDENT to remind you of the trident-like fingers.
You could also imagine this little guy having achondroplasia.
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ANSWER: What Condition Does Mini-Me Have?
1. What movie is this guy from?:
Mini-Me is a character played by Verne Troyer in the second and third Austin Powers movies: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Austin Powers in Goldmember. I actually think I liked the original one best.
2. What disorder does he have?
Verne Troyer has ACHONDROPLASIA! This is also known as the most common form of DWARFISM. Patients are short, have macrocephaly, mild hypotonia, short arms/legs, a relatively NORMAL TORSO and “trident-like” fingers.
3. What's the inheritance pattern?
About 15-20% of cases are due to autosomal dominant inheritance. The rest are due to SPORADIC mutations.
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QUESTION: What Condition Does Mini-Me Have?
Let's try to have some fun as you go through your pediatric board review.
QUESTIONS:
1. What movie is this guy from? 2. What disorder does he have? 3. What's the inheritance pattern?