Step 2 CS Blue Sheet Night Sweats Case: These are the blue sheet, physical exam, diagnostic studies, and differential diagnosis needed for a night sweats case in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam: In a case of night sweats, the timing is…
Objective: Describe useful test-taking strategies for the USMLE exams so that the reader gets ready to understand how to approach a question in a more effective way and start practicing it on a daily basis. The same strategies may be applied to…
Overview: Learn about the NRMP MATCH Process. Tutorial on how to apply for the NRMP Match step by step. Entry and certification of the Rank Order List (ROL). How does the Match algorithm work, and how is the Match week. The “NRMP Match…
The USMLE Step 3 exam is the final step of the USMLE examination series. It is a two-day examination which consists essentially of multiple choice questions and Computer-Based Case Simulations (CCS). It is very important to get familiar with the exam format…
Adequate planning for the “USMLE Step 1 Exam Day Time Strategy” is very important for several reasons. First of all, it will keep you confident and with a more relaxed attitude during your exam day that usually tends to be very stressful.…
The preparation for residency application in the United States should ideally start early. Getting U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) has become challenging with time, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, preparation is essential to achieve your goals. Ideally, one should apply for these…
In this tutorial, “Prometric Tutorial – Schedule a USMLE Exam”, we will describe how to schedule our USMLE test. To do it, first, we need to obtain our “Scheduling Permit.” If we have not yet obtained it, please go to the Medical…
The application for the USMLE exams can be made once we have applied for the ECFMG Certification. Therefore, if we have not done it yet, it is very important to do it before continuing. Please, for more information about the application for…
As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), it is essential to apply for the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification to apply for a medical residency in the United States. In previous posts, we have described why it is so important…
The ECFMG certification (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) is probably the most important task to perform as an International Medical Graduates (IMG) planning to pursue a medical residency in the United States. Although it is not mandatory to have the ECFMG…
