UWorld vs. TrueLearn
Move over UWorld! There’s a new qbank in town! Is there a new contender for the qbank throne? Here’s our honest reviewal of the TrueLearn question bank and how it stacks up next to UWorld.
Best Study Books for Step 2 CK 2023
If you are about to start your dedicated study period for the USMLE Step 2CK, you may be asking yourself, “what are the best study books I should use to prepare for this test?” Well, look no further! Here at EMP, we provide a comprehensive review of the best study books for Step 2CK!
Flash Facts: USMLE Flashcard Resource Reviews
The Best and Worst Flashcard Resources for USMLE Studies: USMLE Rx Flash Facts There are quite a few USMLE Step 1 study resources out there and sometimes choosing the right resources can be tricky. We’ve sent some of our most experienced tutors to test out different flashcard sites and...
Master the Boards Step 2 – Are Review Books Worth It in 2023?
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...
NBME 25- NBME 30: Which is the Best Predictor for Passing Step 1
There are an incredible number of resources out there for Step 1 preparation. No one study approach will work for everyone or guarantee success. Whatever plan or resources you decide to use, everyone will need to use practice questions and practice exams. These help to really gauge how well they...
First-Aid Step 2 CK – What to Know
UWORLD, AMBOSS, Anki, Sketchy, Board and Beyond, OME…The list goes on and on when it comes to resources to use to study for the USMLE exams. Students often complain of resource overload and find it challenging to attribute the correct level of significance to each resource in helping them prepare...
Guide to Using UWorld For Step 2 CK
The UWorld question bank is your best resource for achieving your dream Step 2 CK score. I know, not exactly a hot take. UWorld tops the list of every blog post, YouTube video, or personal recommendation from medical students of yore telling you how to score well on Step 2...
Could ChatGPT Replace QBanks for USMLE Practice Questions?
If you are a medical student preparing for USMLE Step 1, 2 CK or 3, you may be wondering if there are alternative resources for USMLE-style practice questions beyond traditional question banks. One potential option that has gained attention recently is ChatGPT, a variant of the language generation model GPT-3....
Best Resources for ABSITE Studying and How to Use Them
As you prepare for the American Board of Surgery In-Training Exam (ABSITE), it's important to have access to the best ABSITE resources. Unlike other standardized tests, it can be difficult to find comprehensive resources for ABSITE studying, and more difficult to determine which are the most effective. Surgery requires a...
Should You Use AI to Write Your Medical School Admissions or Residency Application Personal Statement? Probably Not.
The recent release of the AI writing program chatGPT has brought AI-based writing to a much more advanced level. The implications of this technology on essay writing for medical school applications and residency applications are uncertain but likely profound. Two of the senior members of Elite Medical Prep have written...