Lessons for Foreign Medical Graduates from the 2016 Main Residency Match
During the 2016 residency matching process, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) monitored the outcomes for all graduates of foreign medical schools. Specifically, they kept...
Considering Advanced Studies in Interventional or Metabolic Cardiology
In the United States and around the world, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death, so there is a high demand for physicians...
Medical Specialty Spotlight: Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death around the world. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease accounts for about 31 percent...
Preparing for the USMLE Step 3 Exam Before Your Residency
Last week on the blog, we went over they key questions you need to ask yourself when deciding whether or not to take the USMLE...
Deciding Whether to Take the USMLE Step 3 Before Your Residency Program
In the last few posts, we have talked about the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS. In order to get ECFMG...
Question Types on the USMLE Step 2 – CK: What You Need to Know
When you are preparing to take the Clinical Knowledge component of Step 2 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam -- also known as the USMLE...
Preparing for the USMLE Step 2 – CS: What NOT To Do
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the USMLE exams, which are essential for earning ECFMG certification and becoming eligible to apply for...
Getting Ready for the USMLE Step 2 CK: A General Overview
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. As an aspiring medical resident, you have to pass...
Preparing for the Two Types of Patient Encounters on the USMLE Step 2 CS
Last week on the blog, we talked about the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 - Clinical Skills (CS). In order to earn...
An Overview of the USMLE Step 2 CS for Foreign Medical Students and Graduates
If you are a foreign medical student or graduate and you want to get matched to a residency program in the United States, the first...
Medical Specialty Spotlight: Nephrology
Kidney disease is a growing problem around the world, but if you are looking to specialize in nephrology, one of the best countries to train...
Developing a Study Strategy for the USMLE Step 1
Last week on the blog, we provided an overview of the USMLE Step 1, discussing the format of the test and its general content. Passing...