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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 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…
We asked two Cram Fighter users to tells us how they chose their specialty. Read below to find out how they carved their paths. Some students go into medical school knowing exactly what they would like to specialize in. Others…
We asked Cram Fighter coach Joel Harding, a student at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, how best to approach a COMLEX Level 1 study plan. Which resources should I use to study for the COMLEX Level 1? That’s a…
Medical students explain their process for choosing a partner and making the most of their collaborative study sessions. Choose the right person When choosing a study partner, make sure the two of you plan to make similar commitments for boards…
Dr. Gaurab Basu, a primary care physician at the Cambridge Health Alliance, shares his experiences participating in global health projects in Liberia and India. How did you first develop an interest in global health? I think that working in outreach…
Dr. Gaurab Basu shares his thoughts on how learning about community health initiatives benefit residents as well as the communities they serve Dr. Gaurab Basu is a primary care physician at the Cambridge Health Alliance, who hopes to change the…
We explain the best strategies medical students recommend for creating the perfect third-year study plan. Third year means the start of rotations, shelf exams, and Step 2. Third year may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Having a…
Medical students explain the benefits of using UFAP as the foundation of their USMLE Step 1 study plan. You may have heard of UFAP, a popular acronym for Step 1 resources, which stands for UWorld, First Aid, and Pathoma. Tufts…
Cram Fighter users share their strategies for fixing their schedule and getting back on track when they’ve fallen behind If you find yourself falling behind with your study plan, don’t panic. Students say falling behind is difficult to avoid. Many…