Kevin Jubbal, M.D.

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USMLE Step 1 Has Become Pass/Fail!

On February 12th, the FSMB and NBME announced that USMLE Step 1 would move from score reporting to pass/fail. There’s a tremendous amount of misinformation about the subject already – so let’s set the record straight.

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So You Want to Be a Military Doctor

Have you thought about becoming a military doctor? You’ll serve your country, travel the world, and be at the forefront of medical technology. But there are definite disadvantages too.

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So You Want to Be a Cardiologist

Thinking about a career in cardiology? This post details what it means to be a cardiologist, how to become one, and some of the hidden perks and downsides of being a heart doctor.

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So You Want to Be a Surgeon

So you want to become a surgeon. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor, surgeon, or other health care professional would be the best fit for you.

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Medicine in Old Days vs Now

How did medicine and medical school become the great beast it is today? Read about the evolution of medicine and where current practices came from.

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