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Low CBSE Score Recovery Strategies for Success

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Low CBSE Score Recovery Strategies for Success

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Facing a low CBSE score can feel like a major challenge in your medical journey. However, a disappointing score doesn’t predict your studying capacity and test-taking abilities; rather, it’s a wake-up call that will propel you to assess your study methods, target your weaknesses, and build a stronger foundation for...

2025 Top 5 Study Resources for USMLE Step 2 CK

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Student using study resources on a laptop for USMLE Step 2 CK

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To save other students from stressing over which Step 2 CK study resources to use as I did, here are my five most trusted resources for studying for Step 2 CK. These resources may not work for everyone, but these are the resources that helped me score in the 99th percentile on Step 2 CK!

6 MCAT Reddit Study Tips That Are Absolutely Wrong

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A student holding her head due to Reddit study tips that are wrong.

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This blog was originally published in 2022 by Dr. Benjamin Mittman and updated for accuracy in May 2025 by Dr. Xana Dias-Vaughman   The internet is teeming with MCAT study tips and tricks that pre-med students can take advantage of. This amount of information is a double-edged sword for the...

2025-2026 Match Cycle Residency Application Timeline

A preview of Elite Medical Prep's 2023-2024 residency application timeline.

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The final year of medical school marks the start of your residency application journey. To succeed, you need a clear understanding of the application process and its key milestones. For this purpose, we’ve created a detailed timeline to help you navigate the application process! This valuable resource includes:   Key...

Maximize Your USMLE Step 2 CK Prep with a Free 4-Week Study Plan

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With Step 1 transitioning to a pass/fail format, the importance of the Step 2 CK exam in medical school has become even more pronounced. It now stands as the primary scored exam that program directors scrutinize when determining which applicants to invite for an interview.   Your Step 2 CK...

Internal Medicine Shelf Exam: Study Plan & Tips to Succeed

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Someone using their laptop for studying the Internal Medicine Shelf Exam.

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So you’ve got the internal medicine shelf exam ahead of you huh? Well, don’t stress! While shelf exams may seem stressful or intimidating at first, with proper preparation and planning, you’ll do just fine. Here are our tips on how to study for the IM shelf exam.

MD vs. DO Programs: Which Path to Medicine is Right for You?

A DO doctor and his patient.

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When starting your medical school application, you will find that there are multiple paths you can choose, namely, MD vs DO. Should you apply to an Allopathic or an Osteopathic medical school? What’s the difference between them, and which path is right for you?

USMLE Step 2 CK 2025 Exam Dates and Costs

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A focused medical school student taking her USMLE Step 2 CK exam in a computer room.

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What is the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam?   USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) is an examination conducted by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) in the United States. It is one of the steps required for medical licensure in...

USMLE Step 3 2025 Exam Dates and Costs

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A doctor wearing a lab coat holding a graduation cap after having completed his USMLE Step 3 exam.

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USMLE Step 3 is the final exam in the series for obtaining a medical license. In this blog, we'll discuss the USMLE Step 3 2025 exam dates, costs, registration, and required materials.     USMLE Step 3 Format   Unlike the prior two Step exams, Step 3 is administered over...

Creating a Personalized Study Schedule with AI

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A doctor in scrubs holding a floating graphic of a calendar.

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The rapid advancement of AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, has introduced new possibilities for medical and premedical students looking to optimize their study strategies. AI is now widely used in medical education, from generating personalized study schedules to assisting with active recall and spaced repetition. In the past,...

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