Symbols of Medicine

Rod of Asclepius is an ancient greek symbol associated with the healing arts of medicine. The serpent sheds its skin and therefore represents rebirth and fertility. The staff is the symbol of authority.

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Caduceus is a winged staff with two snakes wrapped around it. Originally the Caduceus was considered as a symbol of commerce and associated with the Greek god Hermes. Later in the seventh century it was associated with medicine based on the Hermetic astrological principles of using planets to heal the sick.

In learned circles the Rod of Asclepius is preferred over the Caduceus as a symbol of medicine.

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Blog

This blog deals with relevant latest health news, tips on how to stay healthy, disease reviews and other news and events related to the medical community which is of importance to everyone.

Medical Technology

This section aims to provide an introduction to technologies such as software and online tools which may be useful to doctors and other professionals to become more productive and efficient. Some of the topics covered here include:
Google Search Photo Sharing
RSS & Podcasts Video Sharing
Google Docs Google Notebook
Google Calendar Online Groups
Gliffy Online Bookmarks


USMLE

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a series of examinations which medical undergraduate, postgraduate and professionals need to take in order to enter into a residency in the United States.

This section covers the following topics -
Introduction Step 3
Step 1 Application & Match
Step 2 CK Visa
Step 2 CS


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The author Sudeep Bansal, M.D. is a Resident in Internal Medicine at Caritas Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA. Please note that none of the material on this website and blog is in anyway related to my employer. This is my hobby and entirely my own undertaking. Please read the disclaimer for more details.