About the Author

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

As a Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude, Rhodes Hambrick completed his BS in Biochemistry at Furman University in 2014. Upon graduation, Rhodes began working toward his MD at NYU School of Medicine where he became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Researcher and recieved the AOA Award given to the medical student who attained the highest scholastic rating for the four years of medical school. During medical school, Rhodes also scored >90% on his Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Psychiatry shelf exams, achieved honors in all his core clerkships, and was the winner of the Community Service Award for outstanding service to his local community. Rhodes completed his MD in 2018 and matched into Pediatrics at Harvard’s combined program at Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center, (#1 Pediatric program in the country). Rhodes is also a published academic author, and his work can be found here.

How I Used UWorld During My Didactic Years

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

May 20

15 min

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150 Views

While there is certainly no substitute for clinical experience in gaining competence and confidence in clinical medicine, I give enormous credit to UWorld in helping me to build a solid mental framework on which I could superimpose my learning in the clinical setting and deepen my understanding

How to Score a 280 on USMLE Step 2 CK

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Nov 28

20 min

11674 Views

Student Preparing for USMLE Step 2 CK

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Having scored in the 270-280 range on Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 of the USMLE, I am often asked by students questions like “What’s your secret?”, “How can I plan my study schedule to…

Acceptance Factors for Matching into Pediatrics Residency

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Sep 23

12 min

4085 Views

4085 Views

The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Pediatrics.

How to Score Above 270 on USMLE Step 1

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Rhodes Hambrick, MD

Jun 6

17 min

7999 Views

How to Score Above 270 on USMLE Step 1

7999 Views

Having scored a 272 on Step 1 of the USMLE, I have often been asked “how in the world did you do THAT?!”. This post is an attempt to summarize what I believe were key steps in making that happen.

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