How to Study for OMM (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) Questions
Osteopathic practice, principles, and manipulative medicine is a large part of each COMLEX exam and one of the major differences between Step and COMLEX exams. A common struggle for students is figuring out how to effectively study the high-yield topics of OMM. For COMLEX Level 1-3, OMM or OMT questions...
A Guide for Medical Education Learning Specialists: Navigating the Residency Application Process
The role of a Medical Education Specialist in supporting students through the residency application process is invaluable. The journey toward securing a residency position can be complex, and your expertise plays a crucial role in ensuring students are well-prepared and organized. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive...
COMLEX to USMLE Conversion: Insights for Osteopathic Medical Students
Students who have taken the COMLEX Level 1 may wonder how they can use this score to predict their USMLE Step 1 score. While the administrators of the COMLEX are currently developing a study plan for the development of a valid and reliable conversion formula of
2023-2024 Match Cycle Residency Application Timeline
Ready to become a doctor? After investing time in undergrad and medical school, your final year means your goal is in sight. It’s when the residency application journey starts. Wondering about the nitty-gritty like when residency applications are due or when residency interviews start? Maybe you're curious about the...
Flash Facts: USMLE Flashcard Resource Reviews
The Best and Worst Flashcard Resources for USMLE Studies: USMLE Rx Flash Facts There are quite a few USMLE Step 1 study resources out there and sometimes choosing the right resources can be tricky. We’ve sent some of our most experienced tutors to test out different flashcard sites and...
How to Ace Medical School Secondary Essays
After completing the AMCAS primary application, you may understandably feel exhausted! However, despite your accomplishments thus far, there is one last step in the application process before you can start interviewing. You will now start receiving secondary applications and medical school secondary essays. Unlike the AMCAS, secondary applications are...
How to Pass USMLE Step 2
Arguably the most important test you will take as a medical student is the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK). Given that this is the only remaining USMLE exam that reports a score (at least one that matters), it is expected that this test will...
Beginners Guide To Getting Into A Residency Program
Each year, thousands of medical students anxiously await their MATCH results in the third week of March, a culmination of nearly a decade or more in education and training. While the process may seem daunting, remember you have applied to college and medical school in the past, and this process...
Hindsight Advice for Building a Strong Med School Application
Ready for the understatement of the year? Medical school is tough to get into. The Med School application process is no joke. Look, the unfortunate truth is that getting good grades and smoking the MCAT won’t automatically get you one of those coveted medical school acceptances. It’ll help, but...
The Ultimate COMLEX Level 2 Study Plan
With only 4 weeks left until your upcoming COMLEX Level 2 exam, it’s time to get organized and crack down on studying. We’ve got you covered with our ultimate COMLEX Level 2 Study Plan! We provide a recommended week-by-week plan to review the content that will be tested on the...