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Surviving Step 1: Choosing a Question Bank
02 days ago
by rstigall
in Study Tips
By Walter Wiggins
Perhaps the most crucial component of your approach to studying for Step 1 is consistent use of a high-quality online question bank. Hitting the books certainly has its place, but if you really want to perform to the extent of your capabilities, it’ll require what author/blogger Cal Newport calls “the principle of deliberate practice.” Put simply, you have to challenge your knowledge base, identify weaknesses, and focus on eliminating those weaknesses if you want to make serious gains. The best question banks give you a realistic, exam-like experience, feedback on your performance, thorough explanations, and the ability to easily customize your experience.
Reminder – Join us TONIGHT for a FREE Webinar: First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 by Dr. Tao Le
03 days ago
by rstigall
in Miscellaneous
Join us for a FREE Webinar on January 24
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/558170384
This informative talk from Dr. Tao Le, Series Editor for First Aid, will cover the basics of the USMLE Step 1 including an overview of the boards, goal setting, high-yield study topics, study strategies, review resources, and study schedules.
There will be a live, interactive Q & A session at the end of the webinar.
Title: First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 by Dr. Tao Le
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to access the Webinar.
System Requirements
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Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
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Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
USMLERx Step 1 Qmax Question #4778
13 days ago
by rstigall
in Step 1 Practice Q's
A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department because of acute chest pain that began more than 6 hours ago. ECG shows elevated ST-segments in three consecutive leads. If a biopsy of the affected tissue were taken at this point, bands would be visible under the microscope. What is the best explanation for the presence of these bands?
A. Collagen deposits of fibrosis
B. Elevated intracellular calcium level
C. Inability to form cross-bridges between myosin and actin
D. Macrophage-mediated resorption
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