On March 3, 2014, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) retired Form 5 and 6 of the Step 1 NBME Comprehensive Basic Science practice exams (CBSSA). CBSSA Form 16 is accessible as of March 3rd and is available in both regular and expanded feedback. Continue reading
The NRMP just released updated results on The Match for International Medical Graduates. Make sure you know the Step 2 CK score you need to match in the US in your preferred specialty. Below you can find a summary of the findings specific to IMG students. Continue reading
Make sure you know the score you need to match in the US in the specialty you want. As an IMG it is crucial to score your best on the Step 1 exam in order to match in your preferred specialty. Your USMLE scores are the most comparable piece of information across international schools. Continue reading
Should you ever come across this condition yourself or you need to help an unfortunate friend, check out these useful time saving, productivity-boosting tips. Continue reading
I’m a 4th year med student who has just finished interviewing for Emergency Medicine residencies, and Doctors in Training has kindly agreed to let me share some of my experiences. I’ll be the first to admit that interview seasons can be exhausting and stressful; however, I had a wonderful time on some of my interview trips. I hope that some of these tips will help you do the same! Continue reading
The USMLE Step 1 minimum passing score has been increased by 4 points. On December 12, 2013, the Step 1 committee announced that it raised the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 1 examination citing these reasons. Recommendations from … Continue reading
Since 1992, the USMLE has provided licensing authorities with a common evaluation system to assess an applicant’s ability to apply their current medical knowledge within the confines of a standardized test. Evolution in medicine and medical education bring about changes which affect the Step 1, Step2 and Step 3 examinations. Continue reading
At the 2013 annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, the highly-anticipated and long-awaited Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) was released, marking the end of more than a decade of collaboration and deliberation among countless experts within the field of psychiatry. Continue reading
Residency interviews are typically an all-day process in which you’ll tour the hospital(s), perhaps sit in on grand rounds or an educational conference, and meet with several faculty members and the Program Director for formal interviews. You’ll also have many opportunities to visit with current interns and residents. Continue reading
Unlike the medical school admissions process, in which applicants often feel like they are completely at the mercy of the Admissions Committee, residency interviews are really more like a courtship. Residency programs use the interview process to impress applicants and convince them to rank the program highly. Continue reading
