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How to Score 260 on USMLE Step 1

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Medical student studying at home for the USMLE Step 1 in front of a laptop and medical textbooks.

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The passing score for USMLE step 1 is 194. However, the average step score for an allopathic medical student in 2018 who matched into their preferred specialty was 232.8. A good step score is

5 Tips on Studying for Step 3

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Student sitting at desk with laptop and studying for USMLE Step 3

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In the busy life of residency, scheduling, studying for, and taking USMLE step 3 can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. You’re already catching naps in the call-room, and now you’re expected to study for a…

Best Ways to Study for Step 2CK

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USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) presents a different challenge as compared to Step 1 because clinical experiences (and thus, knowledge gained during a clerkship) may vary widely amongst students. Thus, there

COMLEX Level 1 Exam Blueprint and the AOA ACGME Merger

A group of medical students studying for the COMLEX Level 1 exam.

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Major changes with the COMLEX and the process of applying to residency have or are currently underway! Here’s everything you need to know about the COMLEX-USA Level 1 blueprint and the AOA ACGME merger.

How to Study for USMLE Step 1 During MS2

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MS2 studying for the USMLE Step 1 in a library.

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Learning how to study for USMLE Step 1 begins long before your dedicated period if you want to score highly on your exam. Becoming familiar with and starting to use content dense resources such as First Aid, Sketchy, and Pathoma during MS2 gives you more time to learn content and ultimately a less intense study schedule when dedicated rolls around.

Matching into Thoracic Surgery Residency

Doctot with thumbs up after matching into residency for Thoracic surgery

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Thoracic Surgery.

How to Match into a Vascular Surgery Residency Program in 2021

Vascular surgery residents assisting in surgery.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Vascular Surgery.

What You Need to Match Into MED/PEDS for Residency

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A Med/Peds resident listening to the heart of a baby using a stethoscope.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into MED/PEDS.

Acceptance Factors for Matching into Plastic Surgery Residency

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Two plastic surgery residents and their patient.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into Plastic Surgery.

How to Match into an ENT Residency Program 2021

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An ENT resident using an otoscope to examine her patient.

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The NRMP Program directors survey “at a glance” tool is extremely helpful in gauging where your application packet stands compared to the applicant pool. Here are the major components to consider when applying into ENT.

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