Have you heard? The USMLE Step 3 exam made a few changes in November. As always, Doctors In Training is here to support you throughout your medical education, especially when it comes to USMLE and COMLEX exam prep. Being informed … Continue reading
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Doctors In Training is releasing a USMLE Step 3 Review Course!
Available to you November 3, 2014, the brand new Doctors In Training Step 3 Review Course will address the updated exam content through high-yield clinical questions and videos. 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
USMLE Step 2 CK Minimum Passing Score Increased
On June 2, 2014, USMLE announced they have raised the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examination minimum passing score from 203 to 209, effective July 1, 2014. Continue reading
How to Use Doctors In Training Part 1 and Increase Your Step 1 Score!
The Part 1 questions are in mixed mode to help you break away from thinking of the basic sciences by topic and to begin thinking of them as a whole - integrating concepts and applying information across subjects. This organizational approach also helps you practice switching from topic to topic (switching cognitive sets) as you will be required to do on your Step 1 exam. Continue reading
Biometric Check In Process
Biometric check-in is an in-depth process that will include taking a series of measurements of a student’s fingertips and creating a unique identity for the student’s finger. In addition to the fingerprint measurements, the student will be required to have their I.D. digitally scanned in order to expedite the check-in and check-out process while taking breaks throughout the day. Continue reading
Should I Take A USMLE Practice Test At A Prometric Center?
The real question should be, how prepared do you want to be? Most students assume preparing for the USMLE Step 1 Exam begins and ends with books, review courses, QBanks and an NBME self assessment. Students often overlook a valuable piece of the puzzle: experience. Continue reading
8 Test Day Tips for USMLE Step 1
Here are some practical tips that will help your performance on USMLE Step 1 test day. Continue reading
How to Plan Your Step 1 Preparations (2012 Course)
While you are still concentrating on your medical school curriculum, annotate your comprehensive review book, such as First Aid, as you go through your course. Take an NBME practice exam 2-3 months prior to your intensive study period to establish a baseline and determine your weak areas. There are several ways to use the DIT Part 1 Questions and Video Answers that begin arriving to your dashboard in January and continue through May. These questions are open-ended questions that are focus on high yield topics for Step 1.
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