Heads up! If you’re preparing to take the USMLE exam, we’ve got a few important updates you need to be aware of. The US Medical Licensing Examination Composite Committee, the governing body of the USMLE, recently met to determine how the prior discontinuation of Step 2 CS due to the COVID-19 pandemic will impact various …
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St. Augustine, FL-based WOLFPACC is among the nation’s best COMLEX-USA preparatory courses, as ranked by Intelligent.com, an online magazine focused on helping students prepare for college by analyzing and ranking institutions and programs. The publication is a highly trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning and recently published its list of the …
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“One medical school. Four years. Fifteen stories.” That’s how a documentary team introduces its groundbreaking film that provides a firsthand look into the highs and lows, challenges and rewards of attending medical school. It’s an apt description. And the film is one that anyone considering entering medical studies should see. In 2016, the University of …
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In an effort to proactively address the coming physician shortage, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) today introduced the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors (GRAD) Act of 2021. The aim is to provide much needed assistance to America’s rural and other underserved areas by clearing obstacles from the paths of incoming foreign …
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), a private, not-for-profit corporation established in 1952 to optimize the rank-ordered choices of applicants and program directors for clinical training in the US, has released its 2021 report revealing that this year’s match is the largest ever. The 2021 Match included a record-high 48,700 registrants, an eight-percent increase over …
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If you’re a medical student still considering specialty options, you might want to move sports medicine higher on your list. That’s because recent research by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that sports medicine is the nation’s fastest growing specialty, valued at USD $8.1 billion globally in 2019 and expected to nearly double, hitting …
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Landing a prime spot at a choice medical school will always be competitive, particularly as applications continue to soar. Reports within the past year show applications are up 17 percent and enrollment is at two-decade high with multiple underrepresented groups making gains. But there is a way to help get your foot in the door …
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The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. (NBOME), creator and sole administrator of the COMLEX-USA series of examinations required for licensure for osteopathic physicians in the United States and multiple international jurisdictions, recently released its annual report. Among the highlights in the newest report, titled “Agility”, is a focus on student wellness. The report …
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If you’ve taken or are preparing to take your USMLE Step 2, there’s already one big question already looming in your mind: “When will I get my score?” This year, students may have to wait a little longer to find out how they fared on the exam – the second in the three-part exam required …
The Association of American Medical Colleges’ 2020 Physician Specialty Data Report is out and this year, it’s revealing three top transformations taking place within the nation’s physician workforce. Published biennially, this report provides the most current data available about active physicians and physicians training in residency and fellowship programs for the largest specialty groups. Changes …
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