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What the higher Step 2 CK passing score means for your study prep

USMLE Step 2 CK performance can have big implications for Match. Find out why the change happened and what medical students should do now.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 stress-busting habits to support well-being in medical school

Stress is part of medical school, but it doesn’t have to define it. A routine-oriented approach can help medical students sustain wellness.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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This tool can help medical students get ready for clerkship

Success in your clerkship rotation starts before you walk onto the wards. Learn how to build clinical reasoning and prep for common presentations.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Few medical students drop out—but when they do, here’s why

Medical school graduation rates exceed 95%. When attrition happens, it’s usually tied to life outside the classroom, not academics.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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How to tackle the biggest challenge in each year of medical school

From drinking from the firehose as a first-year medical student to navigating the Match as a fourth-year, learn how to thrive each training year. 

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 tips to find enriching medical student leadership opportunities

Leadership is a key area of medical student development. How can students find worthwhile opportunities to grow their leadership skill set?

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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The 17 skills medical schools expect from students on day one

Before you can thrive as a physician, you need to grow as a medical student. Learn key skills that are expected on the first day of training.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 study and time-management tips for 1st-year medical students

For new medical students, the first months of training can feel relentless. Learn how to keep your head above water while building a solid foundation.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School