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What is the Hardest Part of Each Year of Medical School?

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Medical school students in a classroom wearing scrubs.

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What is the hardest part of medical school in each of the years? I wish there was a simple answer to this question. I get it every time I meet with pre-med students.   Any answer I give will lack the external validity required to be generalized to every school...

Elite Medical Prep’s 1 Month MCAT Study Plan

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1-Month Study Planner preview image for MCAT by Elite Medical Prep

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Preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) can be a daunting task, but with a well-structured MCAT study schedule and the determination to stick to it, you can maximize your chances of stellar performance on this crucial component of your medical school application. Be sure to enter your email...

ERAS Preference and Program Signaling and Meaningful Experiences for Residency

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Elite Medical Prep's residency roundtable event "Meaningful Experiences and Preference Signaling" opening slide introducing the speakers.

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Elite Medical Prep is excited to announce the successful completion of our residency roundtable event for the upcoming 2023 match cycle! We are thrilled to share that all the sessions have been meticulously recorded, allowing you to access and view them at your convenience here. In this session, Dr. Godfrey...

The Benefits of a High Step 3 or Level 3 Score

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Step 3 and Level 3 Score and Importance   USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 are the final tests required to obtain a medical license to practice without supervision in the United States. Both tests are two days and comprised of multiple-choice and case-based questions. Studying for Step 3...

Get to Know USMLE Step 3: Format and Content

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A medical resident studying for the USMLE Step 3 in a library in front of a laptop.

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What is the Format of USMLE Step 3? How Many Questions Are There?   Unlike Step 1 and 2, the format of USMLE Step 3 is a bit different. It is split up into 2 separate test days. You can do both test days on back-to-back days, or on nonadjacent...

Acceptance Factors for Matching into Radiology for Residency

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Two radiology residents looking at an x-ray on a computer monitor.

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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 Radiology.

What You Need to Match into Emergency Medicine for Residency

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An emergency medicine resident and attending carrying a patient into the ER.

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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 Emergency Medicine.

The Most Difficult Residency Specialties to Match Into & Why They’re So Competitive

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A resident that has matched into one of the most difficult specialties to match into standing in a hospital, wearing scrubs.

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Introduction: Unveiling the Most Difficult Residency Specialties to Match Into   Choosing a medical specialty is a challenging task, especially when it comes to the most difficult residency specialties. These specialties stand out not only for their intense competition but also for the rigorous demands they place on aspiring doctors....

2023 Complete Guide to Interpreting Your MCAT Practice Test Scores

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Student at his desk looking at his laptop and interpreting MCAT Practice Test Scores

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Applying to medical school can seem like navigating a maze, and can undoubtedly intimidate a lot of students. To help ease some anxieties, here is our complete 2021/2022 guide to completing your AMCAS medical school primary application.

IMGs May Not Need to Complete Their Residency in the US to Work in Tennessee

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Two IMGs in a hospital working in the US after bypassing US residency.

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As of May 2023, the governor of Tennessee signed a bill that will allow some international doctors to bypass the need for a residency in the US to practice unsupervised medicine in Tennessee if they have already completed one abroad. In this blog post, we will address some key questions...

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