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
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Two Important Changes You Need to Know for USMLE Step 1 2015
The latest announcement from http://www.usmle.org/announcements contained some significant changes relating to score reporting and the exam format for those taking the Step 1 exam over the next couple months. Continue reading
USMLE Step 1 NBME Practice Exam Changes
On March 6, 2015, the NBME retired Form 7 of the Step 1 NBME Comprehensive Basic Science practice exams. CBSSA Form 17 was added and is accessible as of March 6th. It is available in both regular and expanded feedback. Continue reading
USMLE Step 1 Average Match Scores by Specialty
What Step 1 score do you need to match in the specialty you want? The NRMP just released updated results on the Main Residency Match® (See Charting Outcomes in the Match, 2014: Characteristics of Applicants Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2014 NRMP Main Residency Match (5th edition) Continue reading
USMLE Step 3: Preparing for Computer-Based Case Simulations
USMLE Step 3 represents the final hurdle in the long series of board exams required to obtain a license to practice medicine in the US. 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
What Smartphone Apps Are Medical Students Using?
Use of smartphone apps is increasing in every area of work and life. So what smartphone apps are medical students are using? Continue reading
AAMC Helping Team Learning
Despite the reality of teams of health providers working together in practice, doctors, nurses, and other medical workers are mostly educated separately. Continue reading
Send the Right Message During a Residency Interview
Your first words should be positive. If someone asks you about your school or about the town you are from, don’t say anything disparaging. It makes you look like a complainer and a "glass half-empty type" of person. The interviewer will also wonder...
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