Top Books for USMLE Step 2 CK Prep
We list the most important study resources for M3s as they get ready for the USMLE Step 2 CK. We find that med students often rely on the tried and true advice of upperclassmen. So we asked Joselyn M., class…
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Should DO Students Take Both USMLE and COMLEX?
Here’s what med students are saying. You’re making your way to being a doctor, and those infamous board exams are looming on the horizon. As a med student at an osteopathic college of medicine, you’ve probably heard about taking the…
How to Use Your ITE Score Report
Depending on your residency program, you may take the in-training exam (ITE) anywhere from one to three times during your training. The ITE is always given in August or September, and the results usually come back in October or November.…
How to Succeed in Med School: Tips for New Med Students
First, congratulations on your achievement! Being accepted to medical school is a challenge, and becoming the physician you’d like to be is an even bigger, lifelong one. Below are some tips to help guide you through the beginning of this…
A Blueprint for How To Make a Step 1 Study Schedule
We break down the process for creating a study plan for the USMLE Step 1 In the second year of med school, most med students face one of the most daunting exams in their med school career: the USMLE Step…
Blueprint’s Med School Study Planner Now Supports the Emergency Medicine Shelf
Med students can now study for the EM Shelf with Blueprint’s Med School Study Planner! To be as comprehensive a resource for medical students as possible, we have recently added support for the Emergency Medicine shelf exam. Students who need…
All About the MCAT Test: MCAT Topics, MCAT Question Breakdown, and More
We’ll clue you in on everything you’ll need to know about the MCAT exam, including its main topics, structure, test prep statistics, and more. MCAT is an acronym which stands for Medical College Admission Test. The MCAT exam tests prospective…
How To Prepare for the MCAT: One Student’s Advice
We spoke with Claire Sinai, a student at Brandeis University, who told us how creating the right study plan got her the score she wanted on the MCAT. Having an MCAT Study Schedule is Critical Unlike class tests in undergrad…
When Should I Start Studying for the ABIM Internal Medicine Boards?
When should you start studying for the Internal Medicine Boards? The easy answer is that it is never too early to start. However, how you are studying will change depending on your stage in residency and how you have performed on standardized…
Blueprint Prep’s Most Popular MCAT Study Resources
We share stats based on our customers’ study plans to help you decide how to prepare for the MCAT. Are you a pre-med student who’s planning to take the MCAT exam? You probably already know how daunting it can be…