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Shock is a topic you’re bound to come across on the USMLEs, so it’s important to be familiar with it. The good news is the pathophysiology of shock is an immensely high-yield topic. Studying it will help you understand the…
Residency interview season is an exciting but demanding time, and when it coincides with the holidays, the balancing act can feel overwhelming. Scheduling virtual or in-person interviews while attending socials and maintaining professionalism requires thoughtful planning and effort. Trust me,…
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20, 2026, aka Match Day 2026—or in other words, the day you finally find out where you’ll be headed for residency! If you’re participating in the Match this year, all of your long nights,…
If you’ve made it this far in your cardiology journey, congratulations! This is Part 2 of high yield cardiology to help guide you on your journey through Step 1 and beyond. (If you haven’t checked out Part 1 yet, now…
If your Step 1 exam is scheduled in 2026, 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…
Perhaps the only thing more nerve-wracking than studying for high-stakes exams and sitting for the USMLE exams is waiting for your score report to be released. If you have some jitters post exam, trust me—you’re not alone! I’ve tutored USMLEs…
After conquering Step 1, it’s time to strategize for Step 2. This second exam in the USMLE series evaluates your clinical science knowledge and patient care skills, making it a critical step in your medical education journey. Now that Step…
Reddit’s slogan, “The heart of the internet,” didn’t come out of thin air. As a massive user-driven forum and content aggregation website, it should come as no surprise that medical school Reddit (r/MedicalSchool) boasts more than 300,000 members! Thankfully, while…
Pursuit of Practice Podcast Episode #2: How to Survive Applying to Medical Residency: From ERAS Application to Match Day Getting residency application help can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Every fourth-year medical student knows the weight of crafting an ERAS…
If you’re a medical student or graduate applying to residency this year, you might be wondering what the significance is of being granted an interview—do residency programs rank everyone they interview, or just a few select candidates? In addition to…