Initially I was going to break it down by 3rd and 4th year however as I found out, there are only 2-3 important months of 4th year. You should really make the best of 3rd…
Interview Question Themes
There are tons of sites on the internet talking about how to prepare for interviews but not many focusing on residency interviews. Some of these will be expected but some might also surprise you. Again,…
How I approached applying for residency
To give context to my approach to residency applications, all of this stemmed from my USMLE Step 1 score being on the weaker end. I had passed the exam however based on this number alone,…
Clinicals: Day in the Life
Every hospital is different however here are the main components of a normal day for a third year medical student. Also, the order of these events may change depending on rotation however at least this…
Studying for Step 2 CK
Ever since getting my Step 1 score back, I knew that I had to improve to have any chance of matching into a residency. 3rd year was all about getting the best experience and figuring…
Studying for Step 2 CS
Step 2 CS never really worried me until I had friends who failed it. And as of recently, it feels like the number of people failing CS is increasing, not because more people don’t know…
Clinical Rotations: Buying Guide
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Post Step – Pre Clinical Life
Because I am now in the Spring class, it's a lot less crazy of a timeline. I finished Step 1 early March, scores are released 3 weeks after on a Wednesday and since then, all…