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Happy New Year!
It was recently announced on USMLE®.org that the USMLE® Step 1 minimum passing score has increased from 188 to 192, effective January 1, 2014. This may come as a challenge, but also an opportunity to...
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A Step-by-Step Study Plan for USMLE® – Part I
(1) Take a comprehensive test to measure where your recall is right now with Kaplan’s Diagnostic Exam or Step 1 QBank. If using Qbank, take the test under timed mode so it will provide the most...
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Are You on Track for the USMLE®?
Photo Credit: By Photos Public Domain [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsOne of the most important aspects of your application for residency is your USMLE® scores. Program Directors consider...
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March 2015: The USMLE® Step 1 Test Change
What does the March 2015 USMLE.org bulletin mean? by Christopher Cimino, MD, FACMI Vice President, Kaplan Medical What does it mean when the USMLE® reduces the number of questions on their Step 1 exam...
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Are USMLE® Score Predictors Accurate?
Are USMLE score predictors accurate? by Christopher Cimino, MD, FACMI Vice President, Kaplan Medical Everyone would like the reassurance of knowing in advance the USMLE® score they will get. Most of...
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What Matters Most in Your Residency Application?
What is the most important part of your residency application? Kaplan Medical Advisors hear this question about as frequently as any other. There really are two aspects to consider: how do medical...
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Am I Eligible to Take the USMLE?
Finding out if you’re eligible to take the USMLE is the first step in your path to practicing medicine in the U.S. Are you wondering what you need to be eligible to take the USMLE? This quick overview...
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Debunking Myths Medical Students Believe
If medical students are to change health care, they must first change their own misguided ways of thinking. To say that our healthcare system is in disarray is an understatement. Medical students,...
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USMLE Step 1 Exam Update: New Reduction in Number of Test Questions
We’ve got the info you need about the recent reduction in test questions on the USMLE Step 1. The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has announced that the total number of questions on the...
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What to Expect After the USMLE Step 1
IMGs are expected to complete the USMLE Step 1 as well as 2 CK and 2 CS. As an IMG, you’re expected to complete the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 as well as 2 CK and 2 CS,...
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