Soundproofing a Classroom
By Mark Rustad | March 5, 2010
The ideal classroom is one in which students can clearly understand the instructor during lecture and focus on assignments, projects and tests in an environment free of distractions. Here we outline some of the soundproofing challenges faced within classrooms:
-Outside sound transmission into the classroom. A classroom left untreated for sound transmission will not only allow [...]
The Medical School Letter of Intent: How to Write a Compelling One
By Michelle Finkel | March 1, 2010
A medical school letter of intent is a notice to an institution explicitly stating one’s continued interest in the school. An applicant might write a letter of intent after interviewing or in response to a waitlist notification. Why write a letter of intent? Medical school admissions have become increasingly competitive of late – especially in [...]
Continue Reading »Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP)
By clousson | January 25, 2010
According to cv writing, MGCP is an implementation of the Media Gateway Control Protocol architecture[1] for controlling Media Gateways on Internet Protocol (IP) networks and the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The general base architecture and programming interface is described in RFC 2805 and the current specific MGCP definition is RFC 3435 (obsoleted RFC 2705). [...]
Continue Reading »How to Plan for the Scramble?
By Dr.Michelle Finkel | January 12, 2010
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP®) Scramble is an oftentimes confusing process that tends to generate a lot of questions. The Scramble is a system used to fill unfilled residency positions. Some medical residency programs will have available residency slots even after the NRMP has completed the Match; these positions become available during the [...]
Continue Reading »What is the Scramble?
By Dr.Michelle Finkel | January 12, 2010
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP ®) Scramble is an oftentimes confusing process that tends to generate a lot of questions. The Scramble is a system used to fill unfilled residency positions. Some medical residency programs will have available residency slots even after the NRMP has completed the Match; these positions become available during the [...]
Continue Reading »The Medical School Interview: What if You Haven’t Received an Invitation?
By Dr.Michelle Finkel | December 29, 2009
Once your ERAS has been submitted, getting into residency kicks into high gear with the interview season. But what if you’ve completed your residency application and yet haven’t been invited to interview?
First of all, realize that residency admissions have become increasingly competitive of late. This is especially true for “lifestyle” specialties like Radiology, Opthalmology, Anesthesia [...]
The Medical School Interview: Writing Thank You Notes
By Dr.Michelle Finkel | December 1, 2009
Once your AMCAS and secondary essays have been submitted, getting into medical school kicks into high gear with the interview season. Because medical school admissions have become so competitive of late – especially in this weaker economy –
the medical school interview has become critical.
Thank you notes can be good ways to alert institutions of [...]
Can You Really Learn Spanish By Traveling To Latin America?
By bestboom | November 17, 2009
Are you looking to learn one of the most commonly used languages in the globe? Do you want to take your Spanish language skills to the next level and discover how to learn Spanish the right way? Well then, you should be informed that one of the most interesting, quickest and simplest methods to do [...]
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