A. Think comprehensively across disciplines (subjects)...
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Essentials to Reasoning through Step 1 Questions

There are a couple of essentials to being able to master and excel at reasoning through questions on the USMLE Step 1 exam. Notice that we are specifying “reasoning through” and distinguishing it from “answering” questions...
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GUIDELINES FOR CONTROLLING TEST ANXIETY (Part A)

The following guidelines are designed to help manage the anxiety that may begin to develop a couple of weeks before any intense testing period. This anxiety is encountered by everyone to...
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10 General Suggestions for Studying for USMLE Step 1

1. As you go along, keep a list of all the topics that are difficult for you (and the page number in First Aid) and go over it several times in the weeks before the exam. Repetition and...
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Med Student Q&A - Take a Year to Improve Record

This question comes from a class of 2012 med student:
I failed my USMLE Step 1 but passed my COMLEX in the 33rd percentile. I am interested in pursuing GI, Anesthesia, or Ophthalmology. I know for...
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Traveling Interview Checklist
During Residency Interview season, it can become quite hectic. It is exciting and thrilling traveling and visiting so many programs. However, interviewing at multiple programs back to back, while also doing rotations and studying for Step 2 presents challenges. To help you keep up with some with your packing, we are sharing a Travel Checklist for your use. We will post additional useful tips and lists for your use on the website, so keep looking.
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Med Student Q&A - Interview Scheduling
This question comes from Andy, a med student from SGU's class of 2011: Is there any particular method to scheduling interviews? For example, is it more beneficial to ...
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Make it Work (Acknowledging the Significance of Your Significant Other)

Medical school may be the most difficult time of your life. You may have moved your support system with you or left them behind, maybe hours away.
Whether you realize it not...
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