Introducing the 2024 First Aid Content on USMLE-Rx We are thrilled to announce the arrival of select content from the 2024 edition of First Aid® for the USMLE Step 1 on the USMLE-Rx platform. This timely update delivers enhanced, high-yield content that aligns with the new 2024 edition of First Aid® for the USMLE Step 1. How to Access the New Content Time is of the essence, and updating to the latest edition on your USMLE-Rx platform is straightforward: Navigate to the Settings icon within the left-hand menu on your USMLE-Rx dashboard. Click on Settings. Under the General tab, locate the Educ ..read more

Match Week can be a whirlwind of emotions, especially for those who don’t receive their dream residency placement. It’s crucial to remember that you are not alone. Many medical graduates face this challenge, and prioritizing self-care during this time is vitally important. Didn’t Match? Here’s What to Do Now: The first step? Take a deep breath. You aren’t alone, and you aren’t the only one going through this. Let’s help you dig deeper into why you may not have matched and find ways to improve your chances next year. SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program): This is still an option! SO ..read more

As medical students, we all know that the USMLE board exams represent a gauntlet of tests that are part of the gateway to licensing and residencies. Yes, these exams are known to be notoriously difficult, and every med student will tell you that the struggle is real. Among the many challenges that the USMLE Step exams pose, there is one that catches many students off guard – the Experimental Questions. These questions, which might feel like mindboggling landmines on test day, are a topic of anxiety for those who are prepping.  So let’s take a moment to describe what these experimental que ..read more

Medical students, 2024 brings great news for your USMLE preparation! The Rx Study Planner from USMLE-Rx is ready to better support your journey towards the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams. The spotlight this year is on the integration of tailored study schedules for those utilizing First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2023 Edition) or the 11th edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK. These schedules are thoughtfully designed to align with the guidance provided by our team, led by Dr. Arjun Iyer, ensuring that you remain focused and efficient in your study efforts.  Plus, when the 2024 editi ..read more

The fruits of modern civilization – the towering skyscrapers we inhabit, the cars we drive, the rich and diverse foods we consume – are all reflections of a society that has shifted its backbone from agriculture to manufacturing, from rustic villages to sprawling metropolises. However, the marvel of industrialization is tainted with a deadly irony: the same fossil fuels that have ignited the fires of human progress have also filled our atmosphere with a noxious cocktail of pollutants, casting a shadow over the health and longevity of all living organisms. This is the bitter reality of air poll ..read more

As we teeter on the precipice of planetary health, we grapple with a daunting realization – humanity’s future hinges precariously on the well-being of our home, Earth. We’ve crossed a line, breaching multiple planetary boundaries, the safety barriers of our existence. We’ve inflicted irreversible damage on our atmosphere, ecosystems, and biodiversity, crossing a threshold that pushes us into uncharted territory. The interconnectedness of our actions has revealed itself in climate change, biodiversity loss, and the omnipresent specter of pollution. The Intersection of Human Health and Environme ..read more

Take Your Medical Education into Your Own Hands with Bricks Create With Bricks Create for Students, you now have the power to build and share epic learning experiences. Being a medical student is challenging as you work to soak up everything you can about medical education from morning to night. It’s crucial to have practical tools that make the most of your time, maximize your learning potential, and set you up for future success. This is where Bricks Create for Students comes in. Our intuitive authoring system allows students like you to take your education and future into your own hands, co ..read more

In 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) made a monumental change – the Step 1 exam became a pass-fail test. They stated that this shift was intended to benefit medical students and facilitate broader, system-wide changes to improve your transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education. Suddenly, your score on Step 1 wouldn’t determine if you’d land your desired residency. But the steep decline in passing scores shows preparation may have changed substantially. 2022 USMLE Step 1 Overview The USMLE recently released its full report on the 2022 performance data ..read more

First Aid® 2023 Content is Live in Rx We know it’s a big deal when the latest edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 hits bookstands. You and your classmates want the latest and greatest study tips, and they’re more important than ever as the landscape of medical school continues to change. And, as you know, USMLE-Rx is turbocharged First Aid content.  We are delighted to announce that USMLE-Rx has been updated so that you can correlate your study activities with the 2023 edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. What This Means for You You can now change your First Aid year in U ..read more

New Year, Upgraded Study Planner Medical students, it’s time to celebrate! The free Rx Study Planner from USMLE-Rx has received a major update and is now better than ever. With the new features and resources added to the platform, preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 became much more manageable. One of the most significant changes to the Rx Study Planner is the addition of free study schedules for medical students using First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2023 Edition) and the new 11th edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK. These schedules are designed to help you stay on track with yo ..read more