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The Truth About Studying for USMLE Step 1

It’s official: I passed.  Now that I know I passed, I feel at least sort-of qualified to give advice about studying.  I wrote at least one blog while I was studying, but let’s be honest: anything...

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Learning to Say “No”

One of the perks of being part of the Charter Class of my medical school is that we are responsible for starting up organizations. Even before the start of classes, I was already conjuring up ideas for...

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Dating While Studying for Steps: 50 Shades of Absolutely Don’t Do It

I am currently studying for USMLE Step 2 CK – the last big standardized test you take before you apply for residency.  Pretty much your last shot at making up for any deficiencies in your application....

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Enjoying the Rest of Summer

  I visited Washington D.C. for the first time ever during my summer between M1 and M2. Last time, I talked about how I spent 6 of my 10 summer weeks hanging out with Cardiologists. I thought it was...

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USMLE STEP 2 CK – 3rd year in 3 weeks (and a year)

My QBank cumulative performance progression over 3 weeks. Are you tired of the past 20-something years of tests?  Are you ready to start feeling like you can actually treat patients successfully?  Are...

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Medical School Mandatory Lecture Attendance Policy

One of the classrooms that we spend plenty of time in. This year, my medical school decided to try out a mandatory lecture attendance policy. Although we all saw it coming, there was still a lot of...

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5 Things I Do Instead of Studying

Doesn’t looking at this BBQ chicken pizza make your mouth water? It happens to the best of us – we have the best intentions to spend an entire day studying and even plan out a course of action to...

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Maintain Good Health while in Medical School

Medical students learn early on that stress, long hours, inconsistent diet, inadequate sleep and exercise are the norm and often expected in medical school, residency and even practice. Of course, this...

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Exam Weekend

This is what studying from Goljan’s Rapid Review Pathology looks like during exam weekend. Our school primarily has exams on Mondays, making the weekend prior to the exam relatively stressful. We had...

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My First Test in Medical School

Our first big test is this Friday. Obviously this means that I really should be studying. But taking breaks is a big part of how to stay sane, at least for me. As I’m getting ready for this big exam...

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How to Succeed on the Boards

                                    Are you ready to succeed on your boards? Check out our study programs here!… view full post »

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10 Ways to Beat Burnout During USMLE Prep

Learn how to avoid burnout during USMLE prep.   While USMLE is no walk in the park, it doesn’t have to send you over the edge. Here are some prep tips to help you pace yourself in med school and...

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A Typical Week for First-Year Medical Students

First-year medical students, welcome to your new normal. As an incoming student rep, I have the pleasure of contacting the incoming class of medical students. After their initial elation, they pose a...

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How to Enhance Your Medical Education

The most powerful form of medical education is diving into real-life application. When preparing to become a physician, most think of conventional medical education done through textbooks, lectures,...

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Why Should You Join a Study Group in Medical School?

Don’t let close friends become the enemies of a successful study group. Students have many different types of study styles and preferences. Some thrive in the study group environment, while others...

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