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8 Min Read

Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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8 Min Read

USMLE Step 3 FAQs: When to take the exam, how to prepare

How much should resident physicians study? How does the exam differ from others in the USMLE series? Get expert insight on Step 3. 

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

The AMA is standing up for medical students. Here is how.

Delegates took steps to ease Step 1 stress and help unmatched medical school grads, and the AMA opposes harmful budget proposals on student loans. 

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

5 tips to get the most out of USMLE Step 1 prep tools

The array of study prep options can be dizzying. Learn how to evaluate Step 1 prep resources and make the most of the dedicated study window.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

After Step 1 scoring change, what residency programs look for now

In the Step 1 pass-fail era, scores on Step 2, clinical performance and letters of recommendation have taken on increased weight for residency selection.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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7 Min Read

USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

Obtaining a medical license: What resident physicians should know

Find resources and insight on how to obtain your first medical license, as well as additional licenses by state.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Physician licensure, credentials and privileges

Find resources on the business of medicine. 

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Transition to Attending
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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7 Min Read

As USMLE Step 1 pass rates dip, take these study tips to heart

Even in pass-fail format, the exam remains a unique challenge for medical students. Here’s how to stay ahead on test prep and pass on your first try.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School