In recent years, the role Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) plays in the residency application process has changed. When it transitioned from a scored assessment to a pass/fail test in January 2022, the change alleviated…
After conquering Step 1, it’s time to strategize for Step 2. This second exam in the USMLE series evaluates your clinical science knowledge and patient care skills, making it a critical step in your medical education journey. Now that Step…
If the phrase NCLEX bowtie questions has you tied in knots, don’t worry—you’re not alone. These new Next Gen NCLEX (NGN) question types might look complicated, but once you get the hang of them, they’re actually kind of fun (yes,…
When I was preparing for USMLE Step 1, I distinctly remember my anxiety building as the exam approached. This anxiety, though unpleasant, was met and balanced by another powerful emotion: excitement. I was excited by the prospect of finally putting…
Your fellow seniors just matched! You’ve known and rotated with them for the past few years and seen first hand how they stressed over applications, traveled for interviews, and second-guessed rank lists and now you’re celebrating their Match Day alongside…
Med school rotations can be tough—there are a lot of unspoken rules and subtle cues you have to learn, all while putting in some serious study time! On top of that, you’ll be interacting with patients in a way you…
Great, you’ve matched! Now it’s time to think about how you’re going to afford the next 2–3 months before your first residency paycheck. Welcome to what I call the post-Match financial reset! This is when expenses spike, income disappears (as…
Are you starting to prepare for USMLE Step 1? If so, congratulations! Getting to this point means you’ve demonstrated strong preclinical knowledge. Now it’s time to pass your first USMLE so you can take the next big step on your…
Match Day is often seen as a cinematic moment: MS4s who have put in so much work wait in suspense to see if their dreams will come true. They rip the envelope open, a name is read, and the applicants…
The results are in! 🎉 After Match Day 2026 on Friday, March 20th, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has released this year’s data by specialty, degree, and more. This data offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of medical…