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COVID-19 and USMLE testing: 4 key questions for students, residents

For students and residents preparing for USMLE, the pandemic has brought uncertainty to a process that, even in normal circumstances, can be stressful.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man with alcoholism has severe abdominal pain

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 49-year-old man with alcoholism is complaining of severe abdominal pain. What is the plan for his nutritional needs?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man with type 1 diabetes found comatose

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: An 18-year-old man with type I diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by a friend after being found comatose. 

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Scuba diver has epistaxis after ascent

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A scuba diver visits the emergency department for epistaxis following ascent from a 25-foot dive. What is the next step in management? 

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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3 Min Read

These 4 AMA member benefits help medical students thrive

From healthy eating to testing through the roof, the AMA offers benefits that can help its medical student members stay ahead.

Personal Benefits
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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: A man faints while walking his dog

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 45-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after fainting while walking his dog. What is his diagnosis?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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Give med school grads at least 10 years to finish licensing exams

If there’s a time limit for passing licensing exams, it should be no less than 10 years and accommodate family or health challenges.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: What is the absolute risk reduction?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A drug ad explains use of its medication reduces transmission of the influenza virus. What is the absolute risk reduction to prevent transmission?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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USMLE high-yield topics: In the eye of the beholder?

What material is going to be on your USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams? That’s one question with few guaranteed right answers.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2