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
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Step 1/Level 1 Study Tips for Your Learning Style
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
Tips for Managing Medical Student Loan Debt
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
How Your Online Footprint Can Endanger Your Future Medical Career – And How to Fix It
As you advance in your medical career, you can expect future employers to take an in-depth look at your life outside of the hospital walls. As a result, it is imperative that you remember your persona is more than what you put on your resume or state in person; your persona is also who you appear to be online. You are a combination of all the information available online about YOU, and it is probably more than you think. Continue reading
USMLE Step 2 CK Average Scores by Specialty
The NRMP released updated results on the 2014 Main Residency Match®. To make it easier for you, we’ve created a table showing the Average Step 2 CK Scores by Specialty for the 2014 Match, summarized some of the findings and provided general tips for the Match. Continue reading
5 Key Tips for IMG Students seeking a U.S. Clerkship
Are you considering an away rotation in the United States? As an IMG, there are several things you should be aware of before you accept this challenge. Application Research the programs you are interested in and fulfill all of their … Continue reading
Test Day Troubles – ID Dilemma for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK or Step 3
Mastering the high-yield exam content is surprisingly only one of the many facets to your USMLE and COMLEX success. Your studies, test day routine, physical and mental health as well as your exam registration all have a serious impact on … Continue reading
Test Day Troubles – Suddenly Sick During USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK or Step 3
Continuing our Test Day Troubles series, the Doctors In Training student advising team is here to help you expect the best, but prepare for the worst. What if…You or a dependent family member is suddenly ill? Continue reading
Is It A Good Idea For Medical Students To Create A Fake Identity On Facebook For Privacy?
A medical student recently offered up a topic for debate that I thought was timely and relevant. “Is it a good idea to create an alter identity on Facebook using a fake name or a nickname for privacy?” Continue reading
