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Why You Shouldn’t Neglect the Basic Sciences During Your Preclinical Studies
December 21, 2020
Doing a small batch of UWorld questions daily will keep your grasp of the material from fading and help you develop (or redevelop) the strong basic science foundation you’ll need to achieve a high score on Step 1.
How I Counsel Students Based on Their UWorld Step 1 and Step 2 QBank Performance Analysis
October 22, 2021
We will show you how to navigate the UWorld USMLE® Step 1 and Step 2 QBank performance analysis tools and use these features to reach your full potential on test day.
USMLE® Feature Update: Creating a Test from the “Reports” Section
September 3, 2020
This UWorld USMLE® QBank update allows you to review your performance and quickly create a test based on Subjects or Systems that need improvement without returning to the “Create Test” section. Explore it now!
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Review of UWorld’s American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) QBank
We’ll be taking a close look at the pros and cons of the UWorld ABIM Qbank by examining the user interface, question style and format and other features.
Clinical Rotations in a COVID World: My Experience in Family Medicine
“Here, you can go see this patient,” my preceptor said as she handed me a patient’s chart. It was the second day of my first clinical rotation, family medicine. Thanks
How Using UWorld’s Step 1 Categories Can Help You Prepare for Class Exams and Step 1 Simultaneously
Discover how using UWorld’s Step 1 categories can help you simultaneously prepare for your in-class exams and Step 1.
How To Simultaneously Study for Step 2 CK and Your Shelf Exams
This article gives you insights on how to simultaneously study for your Step 2 CK and Shelf exams. Explore a few tips used by a former medical student during their
How to Prepare for the USMLE® and COMLEX® Simultaneously: A DO’s Perspective
This article gives you the best advice for studying the overlapping content of the USMLE and COMLEX, preparing for the remaining distinct content while introducing our new Level 1 Enhanced
Lifestyle Tips for Remaining Healthy During Medical School
There are small, practical ways you can invest in your health amidst the intensity of medical school. Let’s explore a few simple self-care practices that you can do with minimal