[Erica Forrette and Annette Gawron, MD, MPH contributed to this post.] Many students ask us, “How do I know if my study plan is setting me up for success on Step 1?” Taking self-assessments is an excellent way to gauge your…
Over the past several months we’ve had more and more students note a disconnect between their scores on the NBME practice tests and their final USMLE Step 1 score, and they are voicing their unhappiness on forums like Reddit and…
Can you believe it? It’s already that time of the year. Residency applications are just around the corner. Soon, thousands of medical students from across the country and globe will submit applications seeking PGY-1 residency positions for the following year.…
ERAS season has finally begun, and ERAS tokens are now available to start the residency application process for a 2020 residency position. This also means that attendings may now upload their letters of recommendation to ERAS. The letter of recommendation…
There are a lot of rumors out there regarding the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). I’ve heard anywhere from “99.9% get denied PSLF” all the way to “it won’t exist in a few years.” As a recent medical school graduate…