2025 Guide to Interpreting NBME Practice Exams for Step 1 and Step 2
Almost all students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 will take at least one (hopefully more!) practice test leading up to test day. While various practice tests are available to assess your performance, many students will turn directly to the NBME practice tests to estimate their chances...
Guide to Surviving Your First Year at SGU
The journey through the first year at St. George’s University (SGU) is uniquely demanding yet immensely rewarding. As an SGU student, I’ve experienced the highs and challenges firsthand. While I’ve chosen to remain anonymous to speak candidly, my aim is to provide you with practical insights and strategies that worked...
Mastering SOAP Note Style Questions on USMLE Step 2 CK
The USMLE Step 2 CK now includes SOAP note style vignette questions, a format that tests your ability to manage clinical scenarios efficiently. These questions require a structured approach to patient care, making it essential to master the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) framework. The SOAP notes presented on...
Master the USMLE in 6 Weeks: Your Free Step 1 Study Plan
The USMLE, encompassing Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3, serves as an important milestone in the journey toward medical licensure. Despite the transition of Step 1 to a pass/fail grading system in February 2022, effective preparation remains paramount. That is why we created the 6-week Step 1 study schedule!...
How to Make the Most of the UWorld MCAT QBank Using the Cloze Deletion Concept
Understanding Cloze Deletion for MCAT Studying Cloze deletion is the concept of removing key information from a statement and using active recall to come up with the missing detail. This is essentially a fill-in-the-blank question, and it can be a very effective way to study for the MCAT. ...
Proven Study Strategies to Structure Your USMLE Step 1 Prep | UWorld & Elite Medical Prep Webinar
Welcome to our comprehensive guide and study strategies for preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam, featuring expert advice from the team at Elite Medical Prep and UWorld. In this blog post, we'll delve into valuable insights shared during an informative joint webinar. From study schedules to practice exams, we'll...
Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 as a Pass/Fail Exam
The time has come for you to prepare for the USMLE Step 1! This can be an exciting but also nerve-racking time. However, with the recent change that the USMLE Step 1 is now a purely pass/fail examination. You can find respite in knowing that all you have to do...
Amboss Review: USMLE Prep Platforms
This blog was originally posted on December 18, 2018, and was edited on October 2023 to update pricing details, however, some of the content may be out of date. Consider looking into some of our more recent resource reviews: AMBOSS vs. UWorld: Which is a Better USMLE Resource? Pathoma: USMLE...
5 Biggest Mistakes Students Make While Studying for USMLE Step 1
Since we have seen many of the students that we tutor fall into the same traps, we’d like to share the top five study mistakes to avoid them while preparing for Step 1. Steer clear of these mistakes to improve your USMLE studying!
Pathoma: USMLE Prep Platform Reviews
This blog was originally posted on November 23rd, 2018, and updated in October 2023 by Dr. Kathleen Oakes. Elite Medical Prep's Pathoma Review When studying for the USMLE Step 1, it's important to focus on only a few high-yield sources. This is crucial to avoiding resource overload...