The USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) are a series of exams (referred to as “Steps”) that assess an aspiring physician’s ability to demonstrate fundamental medical knowledge by answering difficult multiple choice questions. For international medical graduates (IMGs) planning to…
2020 transformed how we did things. From mask mandates to city-wide shutdowns, the pandemic forced a variety of changes including how medical school and residency interviews were conducted. Recently, a study was conducted in which medical students completed a questionnaire…
Pat yourself on the back. As interview season draws to a close, you can take a deep breath and relax; You’re done dressing up for zoom meetings, watching virtual tours and can finally enjoy the chill MS4 year you were…
Like last season, this interview season is virtual, and with it come pros and cons. For instance, you’ll save money on travel, but you won’t get as good a feel for the residency programs you “visit.” When preparing for a…
The virtual residency interview process is relatively new for medical students. It can be daunting for applicants and interviewers alike, but other fields have held virtual interviews for years. Let us draw inspiration from our friends outside of medicine and…
You’re busy with residency and just received this year’s ITE score. And whether your score was good or bad, you’re likely wondering: does my ITE score really matter? In the grand scheme of things, your ITE score does not matter…
The old adage “two months for Step 1, two weeks for Step 2, and two #2 pencils for Step 3” doesn’t make sense anymore. Step 1 will be pass/fail soon and Step 2 CK remains a nuisance, so when should…
The family medicine ITE is just around the corner. It’s a lengthy exam, but at least you get a day off from wards. The exam is an invaluable resource for your boards and the best representation of how prepared you…
In this post, we cover the importance of the ABFM In-Training Exam and what to do if you score low on your PGY3 ITE. Please humor my analogy as I await the start of basketball season. I realize that we’re…
As you begin your family medicine residency, you may be wondering what the path from intern year to board exam looks like. We overview the family medicine residency pathway in this post. Family Medicine Intern Year The first half of…