Among the countless ways the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic has upended life for millions of Americans is the wrench it’s thrown into medical school testing, including the United States Medical Licensing Examination, better known as the USMLE. This three-step examination, sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical …
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How COVID-19 is Impacting MCAT Testing
The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has upended life, work and studies for millions, including America’s medical students. Some are graduating early and getting an unexpected, baptism-by-fire start to their careers while others are in limbo, with tests, classes, labs and residencies on hold indefinitely. Among the most urgent questions for students right now are …
Virtual Reality Surgical Training Yields Better Results than Standard Surgical Guide, Study Shows
As the modern practice of medicine is changing rapidly, so too is the study of medicine. Among the proof are results of a University of California, Los Angeles study presented at the recent Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Monterey, CA. According to study co-author Gideon W. Blumstein, MD, MS, medical students who underwent surgical …
Multiple Organizations Make Recommendations for USMLE Reform
If you’re a medical student preparing for the USMLE Step 1, you’ve no doubt experienced a bit of stress and seen the continual onslaught of social media memes decrying the experience as one of the toughest in medical education. In fact, some say that Step 1, which you’ll take after your second year of undergraduate …
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AMA Endorses Artificial Intelligence in Medical Practice and Training
During its recent annual meeting, the American Medical Association publicly endorsed and adopted multiple new policies that support the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical practice and training. These policies are aimed at using AI to enhance patient care, boost population health and reduce healthcare costs while improving physician satisfaction. Among the initiatives the …
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Four Reasons to Get a Jump on your Medical School Application
Think you’ve got plenty of time to work on your medical school application? Well, you do. As of May 1, medical colleges and universities nationwide are accepting applications for the Fall 2020 semester start. Deadlines run from this coming October to as late as next February. But if you’re anxious to get the ball rolling, …
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COMLEX Equivalent to USMLE, AMA Says
If you’re studying osteopathic medicine and wondering whether you should take both the COMLEX and USMLE exams to boost your chances for a choice residency program, relax. The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates recently voted unanimously to approve a resolution promoting equal acceptance of both exams by all residency programs nationwide. Further, the …
