What the USMLE Step 1 Score Reporting Change Gets Right
Social media platforms lit up when sponsors of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) announced ... Read more
Written by: Bethany Erb
Published on: March 18, 2021
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Six Science-Backed Study Strategies for the USMLE Step 1
Today, the stakes are higher than ever to absorb as much information as possible during ... Read more
Written by: Mark Heslin
Published on: August 24, 2020
Step 1 Becomes Pass/Fail: What are the Impacts?
Updated June 21, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors, and technical ... Read more
Written by: Kunal Sindhu
Published on: March 10, 2020
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: August 15, 2019
5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 13, 2018
What Really Matters When Choosing Your Medical School
Many students don’t realize that the residency match should be top of mind when choosing ... Read more
Written by: Stacy Meyer
Published on: March 5, 2018
Chronicles of a Med Student: The View From the Other Side of Boards
Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: June 20, 2017
QBanks Before Step 1: Bomb the Questions, Ace the Test
Here’s a scenario I am asked about a lot: It’s a month before Step 1 ... Read more
Written by: Jason Ryan
Published on: July 18, 2016
5 Study Tips for the USMLE Step 1
1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” ... Read more
Written by: Elsevier
Published on: April 26, 2016
How to Succeed in Physiology: The Course, Step 1, and Beyond
Physiology is different! If you’re in the midst of learning physiology, either in a traditional or ... Read more
Written by: Elsevier
Published on: April 25, 2016
Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams
There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam ... Read more
Written by: Arvind Kutty
Published on: March 13, 2015