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USMLE Step 2 Prep: Is Step 2 Easier Than Step 1?

August 2, 2023 by Gail Clifford, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts Tags: USMLE prep courses, USMLE step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 2 CK, USMLE step 2 prep

So, which is more difficult, the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK? The answer is – it depends. The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a series of exams that aspiring physicians must pass to practice medicine in the United States. The USMLE is divided into three steps, with Step 1 and Step 2 being crucial milestones in a medical student’s journey. Most of us take Step 3 at the end of our first year of residency. USMLE… READ MORE

USMLE: When Do You Take Step 3?

July 27, 2023 by Nicole A. Colwell, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, USMLE Tags: USMLE prep, USMLE prep courses

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 is the third in a series of exams for physicians who have the goal of assuming independent responsibility for patient care. It is a crucial step for physicians-in-training on the journey to independent practice. Both the completion of an internship year and a passing score on all 3 steps of the USMLE exam are requirements for licensure to practice medicine. As with the other steps of the USMLE, deciding when to… READ MORE

How to Study for USMLE Step 3

June 2, 2023 by Nicole A. Colwell, MD Leave a Comment Categories: Board Exam, USMLE Tags: How to prepare for USMLE step 3, How to study for USMLE Step 3, USMLE prep courses, USMLE Step 3, USMLE Step 3 prep course

If you are currently wondering how to study for USMLE Step 3, by now, you have probably heard the adage in medical school: “Two months to study for Step 1; two weeks to study for Step 2; and for Step 3: all you need is a #2 pencil.” Clearly, the reality of studying for Step 3 is more complex (especially considering that pencils are now obsolete due to a fully computerized examination process!) While your overall preparation will (fortunately) be… READ MORE

USMLE: 10 Tips to Ace the Exams

March 30, 2023 by Simon Padanilam, MD Leave a Comment Categories: All Posts, Board Exam, USMLE Tags: USMLE exam, USMLE prep, USMLE prep courses, USMLE step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 3, USMLE tips?

The USMLE Step exams can be difficult not just in content but in terms of USMLE preparation and learning how to effectively use the resources at your disposal. In this article, we break down the top 10 tips to most effectively help medical students achieve their goals and find USMLE success. Tip 1: Create a USMLE study schedule and plan at least six months before your test date The most common issue we encounter is students who do not create… READ MORE