Home » Resource Reviews » Page 2

Best Resources for ABSITE Studying and How to Use Them

15 min

2684 Views

A group of surgery residents preparing for surgery.

2684 Views

Unlike other standardized tests, it can be difficult to find comprehensive resources for ABSITE studying. Surgery requires a lot of knowledge, and doing only one question bank may limit you when it comes to scoring a higher percentile. Unfortunately, none of the resources for ABSITE are fully comprehensive. So it...

Amboss Review: USMLE Prep Platforms

13 min

21597 Views

A medical school student looking at the AMBOSS website on their phone for USMLE review.

21597 Views

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on December 18, 2018, and was edited on October 2023 to update pricing details, however, some of the content may be out of date.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...

Pathoma: USMLE Prep Platform Reviews

10 min

22355 Views

Medical school student studying for the USMLE using pathoma on his laptop.

22355 Views

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...

Flash Facts: USMLE Flashcard Resource Reviews

7 min

11290 Views

A pen held over an empty flashcard to be used for USMLE prep.

11290 Views

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?

13 min

7231 Views

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

7231 Views

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...

First-Aid Step 2 CK – What to Know

7 min

6684 Views

A stethoscope set on top of a First Aid USMKE Step 2 CK study book.

6684 Views

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...

Could ChatGPT Replace QBanks for USMLE Practice Questions?

20 min

8216 Views

8216 Views

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

15 min

5661 Views

An operating room focusing on surgical tools.

5661 Views

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...

Avoiding AI in Medical School Personal Statements: Here’s Why

7 min

8665 Views

A robot holding a stethoscope.

8665 Views

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...

Embracing AI in Medical School Personal Statements: Here’s Why

Frustrated man writing a personal statement next to a calm AI bot.

8333 Views

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...

Need additional
help with an exam?

Elite tutors are qualified, professional, and 100% online.

Schedule a Consult