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Ask any nephrologist—they will tell you that renal function is all that matters. Well, it’s pretty important for your Step 1 studying, too. From regulating electrolyte balance to dumping out life-threatening toxins, the kidneys are the unspoken heroes of the…
Preparing for Step 2 is a huge milestone—congrats on making it this far in your medical training! You’ve survived clerkships, grown through real patient encounters, and now you’re gearing up for an exam that truly tests your clinical reasoning. And…
Is exam day around the corner, and you’re still wondering how to handle Step 1 practice questions? If the anxiety is creeping in, don’t worry. A lot of other students are in the same boat. The good news is you’ll…
Are you having trouble figuring out what to ask for this holiday season, since you rarely buy anything for yourself in the name of delayed gratification? If so, you’re probably a medical student who could use a nice holiday gift.…
As you transition from preclinical coursework to your clinical rotations, you’ll hear a lot more about the NBME Subject Examinations, aka shelf exams. These tests in core clerkships like Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry offer medical schools and…
Shock is a topic you’re bound to come across on the USMLEs, so it’s important to be familiar with it. The good news is the pathophysiology of shock is an immensely high-yield topic. Studying it will help you understand the…
Residency interview season is an exciting but demanding time, and when it coincides with the holidays, the balancing act can feel overwhelming. Scheduling virtual or in-person interviews while attending socials and maintaining professionalism requires thoughtful planning and effort. Trust me,…
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20, 2026, aka Match Day 2026—or in other words, the day you finally find out where you’ll be headed for residency! If you’re participating in the Match this year, all of your long nights,…
If you’ve made it this far in your cardiology journey, congratulations! This is Part 2 of high yield cardiology to help guide you on your journey through Step 1 and beyond. (If you haven’t checked out Part 1 yet, now…
If your Step 1 exam is scheduled in 2026, 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…