USMLE Boot Camp

After several months of applications, interviews, and anxious waiting, I received an email from the NRMP with the following message:  ...

Last summer, after my exam, I decided to make a few contributions online to First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. I just found out that some of my...

After possibly one of the longest waiting periods in USMLE Step 1 history, I got my score back. 25X/99 I am very happy with my score and...

I've always been a fan of flashcards. They're a great way to memorize facts that are hard to remember. While studying for the USMLE ...

I started studying for the USMLE Step 1 back in January while doing my last semester of Basic sciences. It was hard to balance board prep wi...

I wrote down a few mnemonics and facts that would save me time later during my exam. The drug receptors mnemonic in first aid: QISS QIQ SI...

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, 2010 (First Aid USMLE) : Most of the questions on my exam were covered in First Aid. I would say about 80% o...

Let me start by saying how great it feels to be done with Step 1! It’s like having a two ton load lifted off your back. These past 7 weeks w...

I just got home from my exam and I'm EXHAUSTED! Overall, I am pleased with my performance. I know I did my best. I marked 5-10 questions...

I did UWSA 2 today. While doing the test, I felt that it was a lot harder than the actual USMLE World Qbank. Surprisingly I scored a 265! I ...

This time around, I knew what to expect! I knew when I'd feel tired and need a break, I knew when I'd need a snack, and I knew how I...

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AI just finished my simulated usmle exam. I tried to pace myself closely, making sure I don't run out of time on blocks. I took a total ...

I want to make sure I'm mentally prepared for the experience of taking an 8-hour long exam. I'm going to set up a simulation for mys...