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Elite Medical Prep’s Ultimate 3 Month MCAT Study Plan

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A preview of Elite Medical Prep's 3 Month MCAT study plan.

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Preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a significant undertaking, and a well-structured MCAT study plan is essential for success. With a three-month MCAT study schedule, you can better prepare and increase your chances of excelling in this critical aspect of your medical school application. Sign up with...

Will Surgery and Medicine Shelf Exam Scores Replace Step 1 Now That It’s Pass/Fail?

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A group of surgery and medicine clinical rotations students.

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As of January 1, 2022, USMLE Step 1 officially became pass/fail. Historically, the Step 1 score served as a metric for competency of basic medical foundational knowledge and most importantly, was used by residency programs to determine an applicant’s competitiveness. One of the reasons for the change to pass/fail was...

How to Match into Anesthesiology for Residency

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A group of Anesthesia residents and their patient.

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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 Anesthesia.

Get to Know USMLE Step 3: Format and Content

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A medical resident studying for the USMLE Step 3 in a library in front of a laptop.

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What is the Format of USMLE Step 3? How Many Questions Are There?   Unlike Step 1 and 2, the format of USMLE Step 3 is a bit different. It is split up into 2 separate test days. You can do both test days on back-to-back days, or on nonadjacent...

Beginners Guide To Getting Into A Residency Program

A medical resident wearing scrubs and holding a stethoscope around her neck.

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Each year, thousands of medical students anxiously await their MATCH results in the third week of March, a culmination of nearly a decade or more in education and training. While the process may seem daunting, remember you have applied to college and medical school in the past, and this process...

The Ultimate COMLEX Level 2 Study Plan

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A preview of Elite Medical Prep's 4 week COMLEX Level 2 study planner.

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With only 4 weeks left until your upcoming COMLEX Level 2 exam, it’s time to get organized and crack down on studying. We’ve got you covered with our ultimate COMLEX Level 2 Study Plan! We provide a recommended week-by-week plan to review the content that will be tested on the...

Step 3 Percentiles and Placing in the Top

A doctor holding his MD certification after having passed USMLE Step 3.

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Grant yourself a moment to take a nice big congratulatory breath! You've thrived (some would say survived) through undergrad, the MCAT, medical school, Step 1 and 2, and the match. That's pretty stellar! What better way to celebrate than another 2-day, ~16-hour exam? In this blog post, we will discuss...

How Common is Remediation in Medical School, & How Can Tutoring Help

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A medical school student meeting with his learning advisor to talk about remediation.

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Remediation can be an anxiety-inducing term. The thought of failing a portion of your medical education and needing to formally address it may evoke a sense of dread. However, remediation is quite a useful concept. Rather than viewing it as a form of punishment, it is best to think of...

How to Optimize Your Step 1 Dedicated Study & Manage Test Anxiety – Joint UWorld and Elite Medical Prep Webinar

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Medical school students studying for the USMLE Step 1.

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Another joint UWorld and Elite Medical Prep webinar is now live on our Elite Medical Prep youtube channel! Learn from the experts about managing your test anxiety and optimizing your dedicated USMLE Step 1 study time!

Master the Boards Step 2 – Are Review Books Worth It in 2023?

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A medical school student in a library holding several Step 2 CK review books.

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The USMLE Step 2 CK exam is an important exam during your medical career. With the recent change of Step 1 to the Pass/Fail system, it can be expected that more emphasis will be placed on a good Step 2 CK score. Another important change to the Step 2 CK...

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