Although the pandemic has not officially ended, coronavirus has dropped below 45,000 new cases per day. This means Americans have a chance to move COVID-19 from pandemic to endemic status. That will signify that the infectious disease is still around but should not cause significant disruption to daily life. Although there is not a set …
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After years of dedication and hard work, those hours spent studying have finally paid off. Now you’re in medical school and you are likely experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. That is to be expected as you learn how to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. Getting into medical school is difficult and anyone who …
Since its inception in 1992, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been the requisite for medical students wishing to practice in the United States. Sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Examiners (NBME), aspiring doctors must sit for a multi-part examination as a rite of passage. …
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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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