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 medical school – the better your foundation in med school, the more you will be ... 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
Famous Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once remarked, “When my teams took second place, the fans called me an idiot. A guy who finished last in medical school is still called a ‘doctor’. Hardly ... Read more
Lauren Curtis
Updated June 26, 2022 by Lauren Curtis
You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call a friend in China, order pizza with the click of a button, and even see in the dark! So, if ... Read more
Andrew George
Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew George
Updated September 9, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Getting matched to a residency program is nearly a year-long process, but where do you even begin? ... Read more
BoardVitals
Updated June 26, 2022 by BoardVitals
Overcoming a low MCAT score on your AMCAS application can feel daunting. Can they really judge my whole application by my performance on one 8 hour block of life!!? Sadly, most schools do put extensive ... Read more
David Quinzi
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Quinzi
Anyone who has taken or studied for the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)—or any other critical reading test—will tell you that these tests can be incredibly challenging. Why is that true, given that ... Read more
AdaptPrep
Updated June 26, 2022 by AdaptPrep
Organic Chemistry is a hurdle every premed must undertake. For many, it can dissuade you from pursuing your dreams of becoming a physician. This guide is here to prevent that, and instead help you come ... Read more
StudySchedule
Updated June 26, 2022 by StudySchedule
Follow these six steps to achieve Shelf Exam success
ExamGuru
Updated June 26, 2022 by ExamGuru
Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you might encounter. Just like a football player prepares for Friday night’s game or a pianist practices for their upcoming recital, ... Read more
Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Updated June 26, 2022 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
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
For most pre-meds taking the MCAT, the CARS section proves to be one of the biggest obstacles standing between them and admission to the medical school of their dreams. The CARS section is a highly ... Read more
Nick Zehner
Updated June 26, 2022 by Nick Zehner
MCAT History Back in the olden days (like prior to 2007), the MCAT was only offered a few times a year, and test-takers took the paper exam with a No. 2 pencil. There was also ... Read more
Linda Abraham
Updated June 26, 2022 by Linda Abraham
1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” Before you begin preparing for the USMLE Step 1, you should consider where you are with your knowledge base and ... Read more
Elsevier
Updated June 26, 2022 by Elsevier
Do you know of a colleague who is extremely good at their job, yet cannot pass the professional exams required to ascend the career ladder? Or an exceptionally bright friend – who seems to fall ... Read more
OUPBlog
Updated June 26, 2022 by OUPBlog
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is one of the most well-known entrance exams in all of higher education. It is known for many things: difficulty, length, bizarre scoring systems, and the breadth of subjects ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke