
How to Prepare for Shelf Exams—2025 Guide
Learn how to prepare for medical school shelf exams. We break down when they take place, how to best prepare, and key test day strategies.

Learn how to prepare for medical school shelf exams. We break down when they take place, how to best prepare, and key test day strategies.

Our comprehensive USMLE Step 1 guide details the pass/fail transition, the best resources to use, how to create a study plan, success strategies, and FAQs.

Pursuing medicine shouldn’t mean sacrificing your health and happiness. Here’s how to get through medical school without hating your life.

Our SOAP Guide covers the Match Week process, strategies for SOAP success, and answers to frequently asked questions about SOAP.

Learn what to expect on residency Match Day, how to prepare, the schedule of Match Week events, and how SOAP works should you not initially match.

Read our ERAS residency application guide, which covers the ideal application timeline, what you need to include, mistakes to avoid, and FAQs.

Doctor vs Surgeon—Which is the best career path for you? We break down compensation, lifestyle, length of training, and the pros and cons of each career choice.

How many medical schools are in the United States? We share an up-to-date list of every medical school available to you, organized by state.

Rejection from medical school doesn’t have to be the end of the road. When reapplying to medical school, here’s how to improve your application for acceptance.

Some students consider the Work and Activities section of their application to be less important than other sections. This is a fatal mistake. Learn what it takes to craft an impactful extracurriculars section.