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US Residency as an IMG: Does Step 2CS Still Exist?

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An IMG resident holding a stethoscope against a globe.

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Did you know that if you are an IMG applying for residency in the United States, you still have to satisfy a clinical and communications skills (CCS) requirement through the ECFMG? This may come as surprise considering the USMLE broadcasted suspension of the CCS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

How to Customize an MCAT Study Schedule

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A student studying with Laptop and bookfor MCAT.

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The MCAT is an important part of your medical school application and allows medical admissions committees to interpret your academic data when comparing you to students from other institutions. The key to success on your exam begins with an effective MCAT study schedule, incorporating a few great MCAT study resources.

5 Reasons You Got a Low MCAT Score

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A frustrated pre-medical student studying for the MCAT.

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The medical school application process is holistic, but the MCAT still makes up a considerable portion of the evaluation for most programs, and thus it is important to put in the time and put your best foot forward on a retake.  In this blog post, we will talk about the top 5 reasons students score low on the MCAT, and some potential solutions.

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.

MCAT Anki Decks: Which Make the Best Study Resources?

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Flashcards can be an excellent MCAT study resource for testing your recall of important topics, but making your own cards can be incredibly time-consuming, especially on a tighter timeline. Many MCAT test-takers use the spaced repetition flashcard application called Anki, and generally use premade flashcard “decks.”

How to Learn the Most from Your Pre-Health Advisor

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A pre-med student meeting with her pre-health advisor.

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For a pre-medical undergraduate student, or anyone studying for the MCAT, perhaps the most important place on campus is the Pre-Health Advising Office. The Pre-Health Advising Office is a great destination for getting to know like-minded peers and learning more about the pre-health journey, but it is also the place...

The MCAT 99th Percentile Club: How to Get In

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An excited pre-med student looking at her 99th percentile MCAT score on her laptop.

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Many students dream of a 99th percentile MCAT score, which can often be the ticket to a medical school acceptance. As of November 2021, the 99th percentile MCAT score is 522, a score that will certainly impress admissions committees— but how can you join this elite population of students? In this article, I describe the key strategies and behaviors of students who earn a coveted 99th percentile MCAT score.

UWorld MCAT Prep

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MCAT student looking at the UWorld website on their laptop.

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When preparing for the MCAT, students can often feel overwhelmed by the vast number and variety of resources available, but considering UWorld as a primary source for your MCAT prep is a good place to start.

Reaching Your MCAT Score Goal: Approaching Each Section of the MCAT

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Pre-medical student studying for the MCAT.

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How should you approach each section on the MCAT to help you reach you MCAT score goal? Here are some tips on each section.

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