Medical students, residents, and other health professional students are running into significant issues as they attempt to complete their licensing exams, which are required for them to progress into practice. On April 23, 2020, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), which administers medical licensing exams through Prometric testing centers, ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics taught in medical school, from DNA replication to the details of disorders like ulcerative colitis and diabetes. Depending on your ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
No matter how you plan on preparing for boards, getting started sooner than later is a good policy to apply. First, when should you start prepping for boards? The quick answer is DAY 1 of ... Read more
Boards Boot Camp
Updated June 26, 2022 by Boards Boot Camp
If you’re like most medical students, your “To-Do” list is probably never ending! Between hectic class schedules, rotation schedules, and studying for your shelf exams, you’re probably feeling lucky when you can get a full ... Read more
H. Jeff Nazar
Updated June 26, 2022 by H. Jeff Nazar
Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having to be up at the crack of dawn, only to stare at the same brachial plexus diagram for what felt ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. The first key to success on the boards is using practice questions to develop your “hunch reflex.” If you’re a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
Studying for the boards overwhelms most people. The sheer amount of information to know is staggering. And while being a good doctor will require you to know much more than what is covered on a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
The USMLE Step 1 exam is arguably one of the most important tests in a medical student’s career. While a student’s score on Step 1 is taken into consideration amongst many other factors, the score ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney