Consistent symbols represent specific traits. A red hue always signifies Gram-negative, while a cat always represents catalase-positive organisms.
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The success of Sketchy Microbiology has spawned a proliferation of similar methods in other disciplines, most notably Sketchy Pathology and Sketchy Pharmacology. This suggests a broader shift in educational philosophy. Consistent symbols represent specific traits
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The sketches directly target USMLE Step 1 and clinical micro. They cover the classics: gram positives, gram negatives, viruses, fungi, parasites. Most major pathogens are there (though a few obscure ones are missing).