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Here in the United States, becoming a physician means years of medical school and training, plus passing of multiple exams including the US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) series and those…

Changes in medicine mean changes in medical education. So it stands to reason that testing will undergo periodic changes as well. This year, modifications hit all three steps of the…

Once you’ve successfully completed medical school, your internship and residency are top priority. Now, it’s time to delve into your chosen specialty, gaining the training and experience you’ll need to…

Applying for medical school can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Statistics from the Association of American Medical Colleges show that in 2013, 690,281 people applied to medical schools across…

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” That saying goes back to at least the 16th century, with the first known in-print reference appearing in Sir Anthony Fitzherbert’s The…

Nothing has revolutionized communication over the past few decades like social media. Not only has it changed the way friends meet and stay in touch, it’s also changed the way…

Many internationals looking to study in the United States liken their F1 student visa interview to an intense interrogation. And, they’re absolutely correct. As a function of the Department of…

If you’re a medical student living outside the United States and are planning to study at an American medical school, you’ll have to secure an F-1 student visa first. Unfortunately,…

Each year, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Residency Match helps medical student applicants with available residency positions in US graduate education (GME) programs at hospitals across the nation….

You’ve rocked your studies and feel ready to take on your first medical residency. The only thing standing in your way – Part 1 of the United States Medical Licensing…