A lot of people have good advice on studying for Step 1 and Step 2, succeeding during third year clerkships, and writing a strong personal statement but not so much on asking for letters of recommendation. This is somewhat surprising,…
We asked a Standardized Patient who has more than 12 years of experience under his belt to share some pointers on how to make the most of your SP encounters. Because he works in many different SP programs, we’ve kept…
Medical students share their thoughts on buckling down to study over Thanksgiving break. As the semester comes to a close, many medical students are faced with the conundrum of whether to power through and start studying for Step 1 or…
Find out how using USMLE resources and Cram Fighter during second year can help you score a 258 on Step 1. “At the beginning of my second year, I started asking myself how to optimize my Step 1 preparation while…
We share our statistics on Step 2 study plans and how Cram Fighter users choose resources to prepare for Step 2. Choosing resources for the USMLE Step 2 CK is a unique challenge. Your third year consists of rotations, which…
Read below to find out how to best use Cram Fighter for your medical coursework. Over the past few years, students have raved about how Cram Fighter helped them prepare for board exams and have requested that we expand our…
We asked Hazel Asumu, University of Florida medical student and Cram Fighter coach, about the do’s and don’t’s of using practice exams to study for Step 1. Below are three tips for using practice exams to pinpoint your weak areas…
Find out all of the relevant content categories for Step 3 studying, Step 3 pass rates, popular exam dates, and more. The USMLE Step 3 is the final examination in the USMLE series and tests medical students on their ability…
Most medical students will face burnout at some point in their medical school careers. Read below to find out how to best deal with burnout, and ensure it does not hamper your ability to succeed. Rebecca, a student at Eastern…
Find out all of the relevant content categories for Step 2 studying, Step 2 pass rates, popular exam dates, and more. Now that you have conquered Step 1, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll tackle Step2. The second…