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Changes to the USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills Exam
The USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam has gone through significant changes. On June 17th, a revised CIS section debuted, and a new patient note was introduced. These changes not only improve the...
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Get Ready for Match 2014!
Congratulations if you are checking items off the list in preparation for Match 2014! If you haven’t started, there is time still to meet the deadlines. Match 2014 Checklist: 1. Apply for ECFMG...
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Step 2 CS – The New Match Deal-breaker
Imagine having spent 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, countless tens of thousands of dollars on tuition and books in an effort to getting a residency. Imagine if you actually did well on...
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Match 2014 FAQ
Photo credit: © Ruzzolo | Stock Free Images &Dreamstime Stock Photos Applying to residency in the U.S. is an involved and overwhelming process. Here is a FAQ that we hope will clarify the process...
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The Test is Over…What To Do After the USMLE®?
Photo credit: kevin dooley / Foter.com / CC BY On a weekly basis I get a great deal of questions from people regarding a variety of aspects of test preparation; which of the courses is best for their...
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Residency Roadmap 2015
Matching to a residency program doesn’t happen in a day. Follow this map to find your way to success: June-December 2013 Apply for ECFMG authorization to register for the USMLE. Become familiar with...
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A First Year Resident Reflects on Residency Interview Season
Photo credit: jaubele1 / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” A year ago, I was awaiting interview calls from residency programs. The famous quote from A Tale...
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Are You on Track for the USMLE®?
Photo Credit: By Photos Public Domain [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsOne of the most important aspects of your application for residency is your USMLE® scores. Program Directors consider...
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USMLE Step 2 CS: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls
Kaplan Medical’s Step 2 CS LivePrep program. By: Melanie Piatkowski, Medical Programs Director for Live Programs at Kaplan Medical How much thought have you given to the USMLE Step 2 CS when planning...
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Am I Eligible to Take the USMLE?
Finding out if you’re eligible to take the USMLE is the first step in your path to practicing medicine in the U.S. Are you wondering what you need to be eligible to take the USMLE? This quick overview...
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What to Expect After the USMLE Step 1
IMGs are expected to complete the USMLE Step 1 as well as 2 CK and 2 CS. As an IMG, you’re expected to complete the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 as well as 2 CK and 2 CS,...
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