If you’re a medical student, you might be wondering if you’ll ever find a healthy work-life balance as a physician. In short, the answer is a definite yes—despite the misconceptions about long hours without any time off, you can (and…
The Clinical Basic Science Self-Assessments (CBSSA), released by the NBME, should be integral to any USMLE Step 1 study plan. These tests are traditionally referred to as NBME practice tests. They consist of retired exam questions reformatted into practice assessments…
Neelesh Bagrodia also contributed to this post. If your Step 1 exam is scheduled in 2024, you may be wondering whether you need to be following conventional advice about Step 1 dedicated periods. Should you follow the detailed study calendars…
The USMLE Step 2 CK is intended to test your clinical knowledge—and that’s what “CK” actually stands for. When the test is graded, the percentage of questions you get right is curved to a three-digit score. Currently, the threshold for…
We’re constantly adding and updating the resources Cram Fighter supports, and this month was no exception, with these new resources fully indexed and ready for you to add to your study plan: Flashcards Pepper Pathoma Deck 100 Concepts Anatomy –…
The Family Medicine (FM) shelf exam is a challenge, especially for students who have yet to rotate through IM, OB, or Peds. With most FM rotations limited to four short weeks, the broad scope of exam questions and lack of…
Students can use Cram Fighter and Sketchy in combination to create a study plan that is truly tailored to their needs or whatever med exam they’re planning to take. Learn more about Sketchy here if you’re not already in the…
Medical school is hard. With a myriad of medical facts to learn and a packed curriculum to follow, you may be wondering, “Where do I even start?” You might feel like you’re trying to empty an ocean with a teaspoon;…
If you’re hoping to become a pediatrician, congratulations on choosing a rewarding profession with a great deal of variety! As a pediatrician, you’ll provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in a range of clinical settings, including inpatient units…
If your (now pass/fail!) exam is scheduled in 2022, you may be wondering whether you need to be following conventional advice about Step 1 dedicated periods. Should you follow the detailed study calendars that abound online? Should you use the…