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USMLE®

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5 MIN READ

USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips and insight on the exam’s future

Step 1's switch to pass-fail could have a ripple effect on medical students' approach to Step 2 study prep. Learn more with experts and the AMA.
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Medical School Life

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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.
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Medical School Life

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5 MIN READ

Hitting the road for rotations? How you can thrive during aways

Away rotations are a part of some medical students’ final year. Find out whether they should be part of your path and how to make the most of them.
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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.
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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

4 things new M1s should know about the 1st year of medical school

Who better to offer advice to incoming M1s than an MD-PhD student who just completed his first year? Learn more with the AMA.
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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

4 things to know before you start clinical rotations

As many medical students prepare to begin clinical rotations, here is a look at some advice from those who came before them.
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USMLE®

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4 MIN READ

COMLEX Level 1’s move to pass-fail: What it means for DO students

Expert panelists outline the impact for osteopathic medical students, who often take both the COMLEX Level 1 and the USMLE Step 1.
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USMLE®

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4 MIN READ

Why failing Step 1 exam shouldn’t end your dream of being a doctor

If you fail the USMLE Step 1 exam once, your chances at a career as a physician remain high. Follow this path to make the second time a success.

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