Below is a complete list of all forms available this year for the USMLE NBME self-assessment and practice exams for USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 offered by the NBME and some guidance on using them in your study preparation. Continue reading
On December 1, 2017, the Step 1 committee announced that it raised the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 1 examination citing these reasons: Continue reading
Below is a complete list of all forms available this year for the USMLE NBME self-assessment and practice exams for USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 offered by the NBME and some guidance on using them in your study preparation. Continue reading
It’s time to study for your board exams. You open First Aid with a highlighter in hand but realize no matter how much you read and take notes, it feels like things just aren’t sticking. You need to hear and … Continue reading
Student loan debt can feel like a huge burden to tackle, especially for a recent medical school graduate. According to the 2016 AMA Insurance Report on U.S. Physicians’ Financial Preparedness, the average student loan debt amount after medical school for … Continue reading
Doctors In Training has launched its brand new PANCE & PANRE Review Course. The course is a high-yield, engaging ,concise resource with the most up-to-date test prep content. Continue reading
On September 20, 2016, the NRMP established a new communication rule that comes into effect for all Matches opening after June 30, 2016. Programs are not allowed to request the names, specialties, geographic locations, or other identifying information about programs that you have or may apply to. Continue reading
Residency interview season can become quite hectic. It is exciting to break away from school and visit so many programs, dreaming about what the future holds, but interviewing at multiple programs back-to-back while also doing rotations and studying for Step … Continue reading
In case you missed this announcement, the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) recently announced changes that will affect medical students. Continue reading
How can you integrate studying for classes and board exams? This is a common question from medical students. One plan does not fit every student. The best approach is to come up with a plan that takes into consideration several things including; your performance in medical school thus far, your learning style, your test-taking skills based on past scores, and an NBME self-assessment (if you have already completed this). We will give you general advice, but you should tailor this plan to your learning style, background, and abilities. Continue reading
