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
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
In the heat of USMLE/COMLEX study season, it’s easy to cruise through the drive-thru for fast food and consume tons of caffeine in coffee or energy drinks. Your blood sugar level spikes, the greasy foods hit your stomach, you feel … Continue reading
What Step 2 CK Score Do You Need to Match in Your Preferred 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 … Continue reading
We have compiled some helpful tips on how to manage exam anxiety. We want you to be ready to conquer your exam with peace of mind, knowing that you’ve done everything possible to be successful. Continue reading
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
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
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
I'm trying to decide which Step 2 CK NBME (CCSSA) to take first to determine my baseline and make a study plan. I see there are a total of 4 Step 2 CK assessments currently available, forms 3, 4, 6 and 7. Which one would you recommend to start with and in what order I should take them? Continue reading
Do you find yourself wishing you made better scores on tests? Why does the method of taking notes in a lecture matter? When we are writing, it is impossible to write down every word as fast as a person talks, so we have to be very selective in choosing which information is important enough to document. As we are listening to someone, we have to actively think through what is being said and summarize it to capture all of the main points. This method boosts our comprehension and retention of the information for success come test day. Continue reading
