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How I Used UWorld During My Didactic Years

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A medical school student studying using UWorld during his didactic years.

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While there is certainly no substitute for clinical experience in gaining competence and confidence in clinical medicine, I give enormous credit to UWorld in helping me to build a solid mental framework on which I could superimpose my learning in the clinical setting and deepen my understanding

TrueLearn Review: SmartBanks for COMLEX Level 1 and 2 CE

DO candidates studying for their COMLEX exams using TrueLearn.

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One of the hardest decisions that all medical students face involves picking the resources to help them succeed on their board exams. To provide you the best and most accurate advice, we have our tutors personally utilize the services we review. In this blog post, we will share our impressions of TrueLearn’s SmartBanks for COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE.

The 2021 Best MCAT Practice Tests

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Bird's eye view of a student using a laptop for MCAT practice test.

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Arguably the most important factor to consider when choosing an MCAT practice test is accuracy. With so many different choices out there for practice exams, it can feel overwhelming to pick the best resources. This is why we’ve created this 2021 practice test guide!

Is an MSAR Subscription Worth It?

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A group of medical residents in a hospital.

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After maintaining a strong GPA, garnering hundreds of research, clinical, and volunteer hours, and scoring high on the MCAT exam, an applicant’s next challenge is figuring out where to apply and the MSAR can help with that!

Mnemonics Aren’t Enough to Pass USMLE Step 1

A group of medical school students studying for the USMLE Step 1.

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Mnemonics are undoubtedly a fantastic way to remember information, but memorization alone won’t be enough to help you pass USMLE Step 1. Here are the benefits and limitations of mnemonics in medical school.

MCAT Test Dates: When to Take the MCAT

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Calendar and digital clock for when to take the MCAT

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Your MCAT score is one of the most critical aspects of your application to medical school, and as such it is crucial to prepare for it– and to prepare well. But how do you know when you’re well enough prepared and ready to choose when to take your exam from the available MCAT test dates? 

What Makes the Surgery Shelf Exam so Difficult?

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A group of medical school students studying during their surgery rotation.

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The surgery rotation has gained a reputation amongst many medical students as long and mind-numbingly boring due to long hours standing watching in the operating room (OR). So, what makes the surgery shelf exam so difficult?

How to Make Memory Palaces in Medical School

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A medical student studying during medical school.

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Let’s talk about using memory palaces to memorize information for your medical school exams! The idea here is to create a visual vocabulary that is distinct and fun – something you enjoy making, something that will stick in your mind, something that clearly represents the information you’re memorizing.

5 Mistakes to Avoid While Studying for Step 2 CK

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A frustrated medical student studying for the USMLE Step 2.

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No medical student wants to make mistakes on Step 2 CK especially when aiming for an extremely high score. Because making any number of common study mistakes can be detrimental especially once you get up into high percentiles, here are the top mistakes to avoid while studying for USMLE Step 2 CK.

What are Memory Palaces?

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Medical school students studying for the USMLE using memory palaces.

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Many medical students have heard of of used Sketchy Medical and the concept of making “memory palaces” while building their knowledge foundations in medical school. Understand the origins of memory palaces and how they can be effective for medical students.

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