USMLE Changes and What You Need To Know
Meghana Pagadala
April 28, 2021
USMLE Exams are a set of standardized tests that every medical student needs to take. This past May, the USMLE program announced major changes to
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How I Set the Curve at a Top Medical School
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 3, 2020
If you’re not getting the scores or grades you want, it could be due to a variety of factors. Here’s how to diagnose and treat your problem, so you can soar to the top of the class.
Med Student COVID-19 Insider Guide: 2021 Cycle
Sarah Ottum, M.D.
June 15, 2020
These are the changes to the 2021 ERAS season due to COVID-19 including deadlines and changes to required exams.
Studying for Class vs Standardized Tests | 2 Different Approaches
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 4, 2020
Tests are not created equal! Therefore studying for them should not be the same. Here’s how to tailor your study to best suit the exams you have coming up.
COVID-19 Crisis and Medical Education
Sammi Scarola
March 31, 2020
With COVID-19 now plaguing the U.S., students can expect to see major effects on their medical education. Here are the major changes and key updates you don’t want to miss out on.
USMLE Step 1 Has Become Pass/Fail!
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
March 9, 2020
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.
High School to Attending Physician – Doctor Training Overview
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
January 13, 2020
Here it is. The whole picture. The entire path of medicine from the very beginning to the very end, and what your path will look like if you choose to become a doctor.
Guide to Memorization in Medical School
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 19, 2019
Usually, it’s best to learn through understanding. But some topics simply require memorization. In this article, I share the best memorization techniques and how to use them most effectively.
So You Want to Be a Doctor
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 5, 2019
So you want to become a doctor. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series of blog posts, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor would be the best fit for you.
Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
August 10, 2019
USMLE Step 1 is the most important test a medical student will take. Should the test be Pass/Fail, or remain as a continuously scored standardized exam? Here are the pros and cons of each.
