USMLE Archives | Student Doctor Network

USMLE Step 1 study plan

5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Christy 225 Views boards, medical school, medical student, step 1, studying, USMLE

By Cassie Kosarek Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics taught in

didn't match

So You Didn’t Match. Now What?

March 6, 2018May 8, 2018 Lee 230 Views match, medical school, medical student, NRMP, residency, SOAP, unmatched, USMLE

By Mohamed Gad Last year, over a thousand American senior medical student, failed to Match into a residency to advance

8 Practical Time Management and Study Strategies for Medical Students

November 13, 2017 Lee 166 Views medical school, medical student, productivity, study tips, test prep, time management, USMLE

There’s no question that medical school is tough, especially when you consider the amount of material you need to cover

Medical Podiatry

Planning and Time Management for Boards Success

September 22, 2017 Lee 113 Views boards, boards boot camp, COMLEX, do, medical school, medical student, studying, test prep week, time management, USMLE

No matter how you plan on preparing for boards, getting started sooner than later is a good policy to apply.

Chronicles of a Med Student

Chronicles of a Med Student: The View From the Other Side of Boards

June 20, 2017 Lee 85 Views boards, Chronicles of a Med Student, COMLEX, med student, medical student, step 1, studying, USMLE

Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having to be up at the

Audiology Dental Medical Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatry Psychology and Social Welfare Speech-Language Pathology Veterinary Medicine

Board Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint

January 10, 2017June 24, 2018 Lee 176 Views boards, career, clinical rotations, dental school, exam, feature article, internship, MCAT, medical school, medical student, medicine, premedical, Residency, students, study strategy, studying, USMLE

The first key to success on the boards is using practice questions to develop your “hunch reflex.” If you’re a

80/20 principle

Audiology Dental Medical Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatry Psychology and Social Welfare Veterinary Medicine

How to use a Pea Plant to Increase your USMLE, COMLEX, and Shelf Exam Scores

April 29, 2016 Lee 111 Views boards, COMLEX, MCAT, medical school, medical student, study skills, test prep, test prep week, USMLE

Studying for the boards overwhelms most people. The sheer amount of information to know is staggering. And while being a

5 Study Tips for the USMLE Step 1

April 26, 2016 Lee 342 Views medical school, medical student, step 1, student, study, test prep week, USMLE

1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” Before you begin preparing for

exam preparation

Audiology Dental Medical Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatry Psychology and Social Welfare Speech-Language Pathology Veterinary Medicine

Exam preparation: More than just studying?

April 26, 2016 Lee 136 Views COMLEX, DAT, exam preparation, MCAT, medical student, oupblog, PCAT, prehealth, premed, student, studying, test prep week, USMLE

Do you know of a colleague who is extremely good at their job, yet cannot pass the professional exams

how to succeed in physiology

Audiology Dental Medical Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatry Psychology and Social Welfare Veterinary Medicine

How to Succeed in Physiology: The Course, Step 1, and Beyond

April 25, 2016 Lee 130 Views admissions, MCAT, medical school, medical student, medicine, physiology, premed, step 1, study, USMLE

Physiology is different! If you’re in the midst of learning physiology, either in a traditional or systems course, you’ve noticed that

3 Ways to Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 Exam

October 14, 2015 Lee 163 Views boards, medical school, medicine, study, USMLE

The USMLE Step 1 exam is arguably one of the most important tests in a medical student’s career. While a

Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams

March 13, 2015 Lee 119 Views career, essay, feature article, medical school, residency, step 1, successful match, USMLE

There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam cannot retake the exam. This