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Ryan B., a medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, tells us how he studied for and killed it on Step 2. Test-taking is a big part of medical school. There is no way around…
Jennifer Pollock, the managing editor of the McGraw-Hill USMLE Easy products, explains why adaptive technology sets USMLE Easy apart from other question banks. Jennifer, who is an expert in test-prep resources, tells us why the USMLE Easy is essential for…
We asked some Cram Fighter users from osteopathic schools to share with us why they found important to take the USMLE. There is a staggering number of osteopathic students taking the USMLE. We asked three of them why? Kill two…
We asked our users to share why they thought that having a study plan was essential to succeed on their board exams. Below are three reasons to use a study schedule in order to stay on top of your studies…
Our users share their tips on why they found it especially helpful to use Cram Fighter to allow for customization and flexibility in their study plan. According to one of our users, “the sheer amount of information needed to study…
We asked Rocky Vista University-COM medical student Alexandra how Cram Fighter helped her study, organize, and succeed on her board exams during rotations. Why was a study plan important to you and what made your plan unique? Cram Fighter took…
Medical students share advice on navigating the choices for Step 1 resources and supplemental materials for students who are just getting started.* *In October 2017, we published an article that has updated information about popular USMLE Step 1 resources. Check…
We asked Denis Balaban, a medical student at University of Florida, to share some tips on how he studied for his exam. What advice do you have for students who want to score in the range you did? I recommend…
Medical students weigh in on the benefits of practice exams and how to use them effectively over the course of your study schedule. Many students ask us, “How do I know if my study plan is setting me up for…
The founder of Firecracker shares three methods for improving your retention and mastering basic sciences content in your USMLE study plan. We asked Ben Williams, founder of Firecracker, what Step study strategies students should use according to well-known learning strategies.…