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Blueprint Prep » USMLE
1w ago
Success on your USMLE exams hinges on two things: having a solid foundation of medical knowledge, and developing strong USMLE test taking skills. The importance of a strong knowledge base is self-evident, and good execution on exam day allows you to effectively apply that knowledge under exam conditions. Building your knowledge base involves a combination ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
1w ago
Wondering how to use the USMLE First Aid 2025 updates to study for your Step exam? If so, your head is in the right place. Any seasoned medical student today, similar to students from a decade ago, will tell you: the sooner you integrate First Aid into your study routine, the better. Its usefulness in ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
3M ago
If your Step 1 exam is scheduled in 2025, you may be wondering whether you need to be following conventional advice about Step 1 dedicated periods. Should you follow the detailed study calendars that abound online? Should you use the entire study period which your medical school has provided you? And most importantly: is it ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
5M ago
Have you heard the news?! In an exciting move, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has introduced a Fee Assistance program to support med students’ fees for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations® (USMLE®) in 2024. This is a crucial step towards making medical education more accessible—after all, financial strain shouldn’t determine who gets ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
8M ago
Something I’ve come to appreciate during my journey as a medical student (and now a resident) is that having good guides and mentors to rely upon is very important.
When I was a student, upperclassmen pointed me to study materials and gave me some tips on Step 1 prep. An upperclassman’s insider advice is something that couldn’t be found in a textbook—after all, why reinvent the wheel? They know what you’re about to go through, having done it so recently themselves.
Of course, upperclassmen aren’t the only source of wisdom and guidance out there. A Step 1 tutor can play a role similar to ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
8M ago
The USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) are a series of exams (referred to as “Steps”) that assess an aspiring physician’s ability to demonstrate fundamental medical knowledge by answering difficult multiple choice questions.
For international medical graduates (IMGs) planning to practice medicine in the United States, passing and scoring well on these exams is crucial. Understanding how to prepare along with a strong performance on Step 1 lays a solid foundation for future USMLE Step exams, and provides a benchmark to compare IMGs with US medical graduates.
Each Step exam is ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
9M ago
If you failed Step 3, you’re probably a bit stunned. How on earth did this happen? After so many years of studying and so many exams passed, you cannot fathom how this is the exam that became the biggest obstacle.
Well let me assure you, you’re not alone.
Many people before you have failed Step 3, especially after new changes were made to the exam format and content in recent years ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
9M ago
In the new age of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)—we’re talking new logo and everything—the question on medical students’ minds is just how hard is Step 1 now? It’s still difficult, despite being pass/fail. And in fact, the Step 1 pass rate has declined in recent years. So it’s important to take the exam seriously, and do everything you can to make sure you pass the first time.
To get you on the right track for Step 1 success, in this post we’re going to explore why Step 1 remains difficult, and what you can do to put it in the rearview mirror for good ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
9M ago
The Clinical Basic Science Self-Assessments (CBSSA), released by the NBME, should be integral to any USMLE Step 1 study plan. These tests are traditionally referred to as NBME practice tests. They consist of retired exam questions reformatted into practice assessments and in the past, your NBME score report provided you with a good prediction of how you’d do on test day.
With Step 1 now being a pass/fail exam, these practice exams are being scored a bit differently and many wonder what their results now mean in terms of their exam preparedness ..read more
Blueprint Prep » USMLE
9M ago
After successfully completing college and all the classes and extracurricular activities it entails, now it’s time to prepare yourself for the next step: medical school. But what, exactly, will that be like? And what do you learn in medical school?
Medical school curricula can vary widely, but there’s a rough template they’re all based on. In this post we’ll examine the standard course of a medical school education, so you can have a good idea of what to expect as you embark on your journey to becoming a physician.  ..read more