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The Family Medicine (FM) shelf exam is a challenge, especially for students who have yet to rotate through IM, OB, or Peds. With most FM rotations limited to four short weeks, the broad scope of exam questions and lack of…
Some people have the idea of dermatology residency being an easy residency that you can just cruise through. While it is true that dermatology is very lifestyle friendly (like all weekends off), it is also very demanding and fast paced.…
Gastroenterology encompasses a vast array of diseases, and it can be a challenge to memorize every little detail. In this post are the most high-yield hepatic and biliary topics in GI for the USMLE and ABIM. These notes are designed…
Match Day is a wonderful reward that makes the years of hard work in medical school worth it. It can be a very emotional day- some people match their dream specialty in their dream location, some people match lower on…
We all study differently, and each method has its pros and cons. Computers can convey information efficiently, but they can also be easily distracting. You might be trying to absorb some intricate details of ear anatomy just to find yourself…
It probably feels like you just finished applying to residency, and you were hoping never to open ERAS again. But now fellowship applications are creeping up. Amidst the hectic life of residency, it can be hard to plan ahead for…
After a difficult year of COVID and an all-virtual application cycle, congratulations on matching into residency! This is the culmination of years of hard work on your part, and you should be proud to enter this next phase of being…
In recent years, taking a year off during medical school for research, aka a “research fellowship” has become more of a trend for students wanting to apply to more competitive residencies (think dermatology, orthopedic surgery, ENT, plastic surgery etc). This…
As a Step 1 tutor, I commonly witness medical students dabble with Anki cards, slog through a third of UWorld, watch most of the Sketchy Micro videos, start Pathoma, answer half of the AMBOSS questions, take two NBME practice tests……
Not matching can be a very devastating experience. After working hard for 4 years of medical school, it is tough to open an email during Match Week and see that you have not matched. However, there is hope! It happens.…