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Why Mnemonics Aren’t Enough to Pass USMLE® Step 1
April 21, 2021
Turning tedious information into fun and easy-to-remember mnemonics is a great way to commit to memory the multitude of critical facts tested on USMLE Step 1.
How I Used UWorld for My Clinical Rotations: An M3 Perspective
March 16, 2021
Learn how a current medical student used UWorld for her clinical rotations and how it helped her prepare for real-world practice.
How I Made My Weak Areas Stronger Using UWorld’s Step 1 QBank
May 6, 2021
For me, UWorld is more than a question bank (QBbank). It has become my number one learning tool in medical school. It is a resource that I reference every day to measure what I know and to diagnose my weak areas.
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A Complete Guide To Getting Through the UWorld Step 1 QBank Twice
If you want to do well on USMLE Step 1, do two passes through UWorld. This article gives you a step-by-step guide on preparing for Step 1 using the UWorld
Lectures, Notes, and UWorld: How I Fit Them into My Day (an M2 perspective)
When it comes to learning and retaining material in med school, repetition is critical. That’s why UWorld’s practice focus makes it a must-have resource!
Avoid These Common Pitfalls in USMLE Step 1 Preparation
Learn more about the 5 biggest mistakes students make while studying for USMLE Step 1. This article will guide you on how to avoid those mistakes and plan your schedule
How UWorld Prepared Me for Shelf Exams and Real-Life Clinical Practice: An M4 Perspective
UWorld has helped me develop critical reasoning skills. Learn how I used lessons from UWorld to integrate clinical information into real life case scenarios.
My Step 1 Experience and Advice for Incoming M2s
My advice to incoming M2s is to reinforce your studying throughout the year with QBank questions to ensure you can apply the foundational knowledge you’re learning. Get comfy with UWorld—you’ll
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