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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions

Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Increase in cardiac output and right atrial pressure

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4 tips to maximize the dedicated Step 1 study period

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Patient with protein-losing gastroenteropathy

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. An endoscopy shows enlarged gastric rugal folds. What would you expect to see in the mucosa of the biopsy specimen?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Blood accidentally drawn from femoral vein

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. When compared to an arterial blood sample, the venous sample will most likely show what differences?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Do cardiovascular function curves stump you?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Based on two sets of cardiovascular function curves, can you determine the right atrial pressure at rest?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: What nutrient is elevating blood pressure?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A busy patient has turned to fast food and soda more often of late. Now her BP is up. What’s going on?

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What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

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Know the pros and cons of third-party medical school study resources

About 70% of medical students look to YouTube, Wikipedia and for-pay resources to help with pre-clinical studies. Learn about benefits and drawbacks.

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AMA statement on USMLE testing

The AMA supports recent actions by USMLE to maintain the security and integrity of testing.

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What is Anki?

Anki flashcards are a digital learning tool, using spaced repetition, designed to help medical students effectively learn and retain medical knowledge.

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How the switch to pass-fail scoring for USMLE Step 1 is going

Without a numerical score, the stakes associated with USMLE Step 1 are lower. Has it changed how medical students approach the test?

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