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Let’s try something a little different in this high-yield review post. Instead of long paragraphs and walls of text, let us provide you with only the high-yield facts on parasites and fungi in chart format—because let’s be honest, when you’re…
Dr. Mike Ren also contributed to this post. We’ve tried to condense the introductory microbiology content for Step 1 into a single post, but the microbial universe had other plans! Heck, even squeezing it down to two posts feels like…
Dr. Mike Ren also contributed to this post. If you’re anything like me, thumbing through the microbiology section of First Aid makes your stomach churn just a little. That chapter—yes, the one titled “High-Yield Principles in Microbiology”—is over 80 pages…
Jerry Seinfeld has a stand-up routine where he talks about how he’s really two people: “night guy” and “morning guy.” Night guy stays up as late as he wants, and never worries about what happens to morning guy, who only…
While some med students may feel relief from Step 1 going pass/fail, others may still be wondering, “What happens if I fail Step 1? Without a score, how will I know how to improve when I retake the exam?” Whether…
Medical school is no joke. Between grueling study schedules, back-to-back exams, and those oh-so-important clinical rotations, it’s all too easy to neglect proper nutrition. But here’s the deal…your brain (arguably the most critical part of the med student toolkit) needs…
Preparing for the USMLE Step 2 and Shelf exams can feel like drinking from a firehose of clinical knowledge…which, if you’ve ever tried before, is incredibly difficult to do alone. But what if you had a companion to guide you…
So, what should you look for in a high-quality USMLE Qbank for Step 1 or Step 2 CK? The moment you pull out your wallet to buy something at a store, you may feel overwhelmed with options, to the point…
Dr. Christopher Carrubba and Dr. Brian Radvansky, and Dr. Taylor Purvis contributed to this article. Let’s face it—some things just have to be memorized. While the USMLE is full of conceptual material that apt students can reason their way through, it is also comprised…
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is quite a unique environment in the hospital, one where seconds and minutes can mean the difference between life and death. If you’re on an ICU rotation, it may feel overwhelming. While you can typically…