The Match

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So You Want to Be a Plastic Surgeon

Thinking of becoming a plastic surgeon? Learn the myths and facts of the specialty and what it would be like to fix a cleft palate or reconstruct a hand.

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So You Want to Be a Doctor

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.

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Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?

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.