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SOAPing Into a Competitive Residency Program

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The last thing on most students’ minds going through the SOAP is, “how do I match into a competitive program?” The truth is, most SOAPing medical students just hope they Match into a residency program at all. But, the best applicants make the most of this tough situation. Sometimes, these...

When Do You Take USMLE Step 1? 2025 Exam Dates & Costs

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Medical school students taking the USMLE Step 1 in a computer room in a Prometric testing center.

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The USMLE Step 1 exam is an important early step in the career of any aspiring US-licensed doctor. In this blog post we will review some frequently asked questions about the exam. This includes USMLE Step 1 2025 exam dates and costs, the scope and length of the exam and...

Best Study Books for the Step 2 CK 2025

A medical school student looking for Step 2 CK textbooks in the library.

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If you are about to start your dedicated study period for the USMLE Step 2CK, you may be asking yourself, “what are the best study books I should use to prepare for this test?” Well, look no further! Here at EMP, we provide a comprehensive review of the best study books for Step 2CK!

Guide to Using UWorld For Step 2 CK

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A medical school student using UWorld to study for the USMLE Step 2 CK in a library in front of a laptop.

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This blog was originally posted on January 17, 2023, and updated in December 2024.   Growing up, my studying always seemed to follow a natural sequence: learn new content, review that content, and then quiz yourself on that content with practice questions. The idea of beginning with the end, i.e.,...

Step 2 CK Breakdown by Subject for Better Results

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A medical school student studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK in front of a laptop at home.

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This blog was originally posted on November 22, 2022, and updated by Dr. Ria Patel in November 2024.   The USMLE Step 2 CK is a challenging exam that tests a wide range of clinical knowledge and skills across multiple subjects. Understanding the Step 2 CK breakdown by subject is...

2025 MCAT Test Dates

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A premed student taking the MCAT in a prometric testing center.

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The 2025 MCAT test dates have been announced and we are here to let you know when you should take the MCAT and start studying for it, when scores will be released, and give you plenty of MCAT study tips! See our ultimate 3-month MCAT study schedule or our 1-month MCAT...

When to Take Step 2 CK for the 2026 Residency Match

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A group of medical students studying for their Step 2 exam, sitting in front of a lap top.

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The Step 2 CK exam score is one of the top factors residency programs use when selecting candidates to interview. Most students in the United States take the USMLE Step 2 CK after their third-year clinical rotations—typically between May and July—to align with residency application timelines. This schedule ensures you...

How Much Time Should You Actually Spend Studying For Step 3?

A doctor holding a small graduation cap after having completed the USMLE Step 3.

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When entering medical school, the thought of impending USMLE exams looms over the preclinical and clinical years. Once Step 1 and Step 2 are traversed, residency is on the horizon and the idea of further examination preparation can be unsavory. However, Step 3 is not an exam to be taken...

Matching Into Orthopedic Surgery Residency

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Orthopaedic surgeons and residents 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 Orthopaedic Surgery.

How to Match into Anesthesiology for Residency

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A group of Anesthesia 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 Anesthesia.

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