Congratulations! You did it! You took USMLE Step 1, the test you spent months studying for, and now you’re anxiously awaiting that email notification telling you that your Step 1 score is available. So now what? 

If you're reading this, chances are you've taken the leap and decided to apply to medical school. Congratulations! One of the most important, but often intimidating, steps in your journey is conquering the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Whether you're a sophomore starting early, a senior diving in headfirst, or...

For first- and second-year medical students, analyzing complex research papers can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Between new methodologies, dense statistical analyses, and specialized terminology, comprehension can be challenging. However, developing strong comprehension skills for medical research is crucial for success in medical education and future clinical practice....

The USMLE Step 1 is one of the most challenging milestones for medical students. With high stakes and a grueling preparation process, it often feels like an overwhelming task. Many students rely on traditional study methods such as long lectures, hours of reading dense textbooks, and marathon review sessions, but...

When preparing for the USMLE Step 1, students often find themselves wading through an ocean of resources, practice questions, and review books. Among the numerous tools available, one that is often overlooked but extremely useful is the USMLE Step 1 Content Outline, available here. Published by the USMLE itself, this...

For many medical students, the USMLE Step 1 is one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences of medical school. However, with proper planning and organization, you can make test day feel more manageable. In this post we will not only provide you with a checklist of what to wear...

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is an important exam that medical students must pass in order to pursue a career in medicine. The Step 1 exam is the first of three such exams that students must take to become licensed medical doctors in the United States....

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an important exam for all premedical students. The purpose of this standardized test is to assess a student's knowledge and ability to apply concepts from various fields of science. These fields include biology, chemistry, and physics. A proven way to be successful in...

Passing the USMLE Step 1 is a very important step in the career of any future doctor. It can be very stress-inducing and requires determination, time, and lots of hard work! In this blog post we will break down this exam and the pass rate for the USMLE Step 1....

The MCAT examination is designed to test your content knowledge in a variety of science subjects as well as your critical reasoning skills. The MCAT is broken down into four sections: General Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Physics; General Biology/Biochemistry; Psychology/Sociology and CARS (critical analysis and reasoning skills). In this blog post, we will...