Senior medical tutor Dr. Michael Stephens breaks down the coming changes for the Comprehensive Basic Science Exam and Comprehensive Basic Science Self Assessment exams in the light of the USMLE Step 1 going Pass/Fail next month. He reviews how the NBMEs will help you assess your probability of passing the USMLE Step 1, how your performance insights will be shared, and goes over some proven tips for how to optimize your Step 1 studies using your NBMEs. Want to talk through your plan of attack for Step 1? Schedule your free phone consult: https://www.medschooltutors.com/book-a-consult ..read more

0:00 Intro 2:50 What is the supplemental ERAS application? 4:19 The supplemental ERAS application timeline 5:32 Section 1: Five Meaningful Experiences 10:55 Section 2: Geographic Preferences 16:18 Section 3: Preference Signal 18:51 Last Tips 20:24 How We Help You Match 21:31 Live Q&A Schedule your consult to work with Dr. Majid, Godfrey or one of their expert residency consultant peers: https://www.medschooltutors.com/book-a-consult ..read more

In this interview, Dr. Emma Husain — a senior MST medical tutor with thousands of USMLE tutoring hours of experience — breaks down how you can responsibly assess whether you should take your exam or postpone. Topics and times below: 0:00 Intro 1:29 Scores — NBMEs, data, the goal scores to aim for & more 5:54 What to do if you've already completed all available assessments 10:40 A quantitative benchmark to aim for if you're retaking assessments 11:20 The risks and consequences involved of taking an exam too soon 23:15 A recap of the main takeaways from this talk + a mindset tip if you find ..read more

Overview of who we are & what we'll cover 2:58 An overview of learning styles 5:23 Assessing your learning style (free VARK assessment) 8:22 Visual learner keys and tips 10:38 Auditory/aural learner keys and tips 14:53 Reading/writing learner keys and tips 17:39 Tactile learner keys and tips 22:46 How to learn how to experiment 28:04 Learn how to review 34:46 Learn how to cross organ systems 39:02 Putting testing anxiety into perspective for the USMLEs & COMLEX 43:19 Tips for managing testing anxiety 51:01 Powerful anxiety-busting tool 54:45 How Med School Tutors can help you crush yo ..read more

Intro 3:43 Ground rules for med school applications 6:13 Activities & expanding your relevant experiences list 11:07 Selecting experiences to include 16:06 Using active language 22:21 Formatting your CV for letters of recommendation 30:48 How Med School Tutors can help you succeed 33:33 Live Q&A - What would a passion project or invisible activity fall under? 35:21 Any advice for non-traditional students or career changers in terms of what activities to include? 37:10 How long is too long for a resume or CV? 39:43 So it sounds like it sounds more like highlighting the skills within th ..read more

Intro 4:25 Why you don't need to know multi-layered treatment modalities for patients on the USMLE 6:32 Screening diagnostic studies & choosing the best test 9:45 How triage tests you on risk-stratifying a patient 12:29 When does treating the patient supersede everything else on Step 2 CK? 19:38 Practice questions dissection with enhanced question difficulty 52:00 Live Q&A — Book guideline recommendations RE treating a patient with hypertension 53:00 Are there any books we should use for Step 2 CK? 53:58 How do you learn medicine if you're not a strong reader? 54:28 Do you recommend a ..read more

Intro 4:12 When to take Step 1 — especially in light of the pass/fail change 7:13 What makes a USMLE question tricky 12:18 Practice Question #1: What exactly is being asked? 23:12 Practice Question #2: Up/down arrow questions 39:59 Practice Question #3: You know it or you don't 53:43 Practice Question #4: Testing content "outside of scope" 1:10:28 How Med School Tutors can help you get your best results Live Q&A 1:12:12 How do you stay focused during really long blocks? 1:13:32 Can you clarify the different types of reactions you can have with blood products? 1:14:33 Is it advisable to re ..read more

Intro 3:12 What does your first assessment score mean? 6:30 The Level 1 prioritization checklist 9:16 Primary and secondary resources, Qbanks & integrating them into your study schedule 19:56 Developing your study plan for dedicated 37:40 Alternate Qbank & tips to reach your best score 41:48 Critical things to keep in mind when using UWorld 47:33 Dissecting a USMLE-style question 51:26 OMM-specific tips, resource recommendations & practice questions 1:05:43 Live Q&A - What flashcard decks do you recommend for Step and Level 1? 1:07:15 Parting thoughts ..read more

Intro 1:40 Reviewing the timeline for Match Week 2021 2:42 Changes to SOAP rounds & ECFMG pathways for this year 3:23 What to do and expect from Match Week, starting Friday, March 12th, 2021 4:15 What to do if you did NOT match, plus the SOAP offer round breakdown 11:41 Friday of Match Week Answering Your Questions: 13:29 Can I enter the SOAP if I did not enter the main Match or if I didn't get any interviews in the main Match? 14:35 How do you optimize your chances to match in the SOAP? 15:51 Can you make changes to your application when you reapply for SOAP? 18:38 If I have to enter the ..read more

Intro 1:56 Making your plan for the home stretch 3:41 Assessing your study plan for feasibility 5:12 Big mistakes to avoid 8:32 Optimizing your resources in your final weeks 21:06 Pros & cons of other Qbanks 25:12 What about flashcards and notes? 28:50 Defining depth: Ideal vs reality 32:04 Practice tests/assessments in your final weeks of study 42:45 Should I push my test back? 47:18 What's actually crammable 52:28 What to expect on test day 57:23 How you can get your head and body in the game for test day in advance 58:30 Key takeaways from this webinar (Jump to this if you're short on ..read more