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Elite Medical Prep and UWorld Masterclass: Step 1 Study Strategies From Classroom to Exam Prep

A doctor presenting to a masterclass in front of a laptop as part of the joint UWorld and Elite Medical Prep masterclass.

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Another successful Elite Medical Prep and UWorld webinar on USMLE Step 1 exam prep took place on 8/23/2022! We hope you enjoy. For more information on how we can help you on your Step 1 journey, feel free to schedule a free consultation here.

How Will the USMLE Step 1 Pass Fail System Affect Your Step 2 Score?

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A student studying for the USMLE Step 2 in a library in front of medical textbooks.

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It used to be that USMLE Step 1 was “the big one”, but with it becoming pass/fail, attention has shifted to Step 2. The first thing my brain went to was: “Step 2 scores will be lower in the coming years”. I say this because Step 1 and Step 2...

Standing Out in Residency Applications With a Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1

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A medical resident standing and smiling in front of her peers.

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Although the recent USMLE switch to pass/fail scoring for Step 1 has been regarded as a largely positive change for most students, some of you may be wondering how this change will affect the overall appearance of your residency application. There are several key components to building a stand-out application...

AMBOSS vs. UWorld: Which is a Better USMLE Resource?

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Student studying for USMLE exam in front of her laptop.

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As a board exam tutor, the first meeting I have with almost any new student involves a discussion of their study schedule and resources. During those sessions, I always ask students which resources they’re planning to use to study for their specific board exam. Most of the time, my students...

Foreign Countries Where the USMLE is Accepted

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A stethoscope wrapped around a globe.

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Did you know that the USMLE is accepted as an equivalent to the national medical exam in a few other countries such as the UAE, Israel, Ireland, and more!

Observations and Trends After the Switch to USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail: What Learning Specialists Are Saying

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2024 Update: This blog was originally posted on April 19, 2022. In 2024, an additional subheading was added to reevaluate the advice given within the context of the 2024 USMLE Step 1 landscape.   One of the hottest topics among medical education learning specialists (MELS) is the behavior, motivation, and...

7 Reasons to Consider a Physician-Scientist Training Program

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A Physician-Scientist sitting in front of a microscope.

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Dual degree medical programs, such as Physician-Scientist programs, offer ambitious and curious students the opportunity to become leaders and experts in a particular field of study that is related to healthcare.

You’ve Made it Into Med School! Now What?

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Three students that made it to medical school, now what?

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Congratulations, you have been accepted into medical school! After more than a year studying for the MCAT, writing countless essays, and practicing for interviews—not to mention fulfilling all the pre-med requirements during college—your hard work has paid off.

How I Counsel Students Based on Their UWorld Step 1 and Step 2 QBank Performance Analysis

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An open laptop on the UWorld website.

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When it comes to the USMLE exams, specifically, there are many data sources. In this blog post, I discuss one of the largest and most comprehensive sources: the UWorld Step 1 and Step 2 CK QBank performance analysis tools.

USMLE Scoring: How Much Do a Few Points Matter?

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A USMLE testing center.

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Studying for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK can be stressful, how ambitious should your score goal be? How well should you be scoring on practice exams before taking the real deal? What should my Step 2CK score goal be? Read on to find out!

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