By Mark Ard [Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2014 and has been updated to incorporate procedural changes and fee increases, as well as recent information from Prometric and the NBME regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.] 3/31/20 Update from USMLE, related to Prometric announcement about reopening test […]
This is a big day for many of you, one that you’ve been anticipating for weeks and months, if not years. We hope that it’s a memorable one for all of the right reasons. Here are some posts from the past few years that we’ve published surrounding The […]
In response to a request for assistance from a partner medical school impacted by COVID-19, ScholarRx has agreed to make its Rx Bricks program available at no cost to students in their program. ScholarRx wishes to extend this offer of free access to Rx Bricks to medical schools […]
We’ve rolled out a new feature in USMLE-Rx that will make it even easier to search First Aid. If you have Rx360 or Flash Facts, you can now go into the Browse First Aid section and search for the concepts and terms you’re looking for. In this video, […]
By Haley Masterson Mnemonics are an important tool for approaching Gross Anatomy. Here’s one for the diaphragm that will help you not only in orienting yourself in the lab, but also in identifying cross-sectional levels on x-rays in the future. I 8 10 EGGs AAT 12 […]
By Walter Wiggins Everyone should have a study schedule when preparing for any of the USMLE Step exams, particularly Step 1. No matter when you’re planning to take the actual exam, you should set aside time to organize your thoughts about how you want to proceed with studying. […]
As many of you know, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), announced significant changes to the USMLE program last week. They include: Changing Step 1 score reporting from a three-digit […]
Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 is one of the greatest challenges faced by a med student. Whether you’re an M2 heading toward your test date with destiny or an IMG/FMG who is chasing the dream of taking the Step 1, the journey often seems perilous. However, with the right mindset and the right approach, you can achieve your objective. But…you need to have a plan. That’s why we’ve introduced our new Rx Study Planner.
Here is a question dissection from our recent Secrets of the USMLE webinar, where we unpacked a set of cardiovascular questions. This question comes from the USMLE-Rx Step 1 Qmax question bank. If you want to try some questions for yourself, take USMLE-Rx for a 5-day test drive. […]
Do you struggle with cardio? Are you wondering how to tackle the variety of cardio questions that will be coming your way on the USMLE Step 1? If so, join Dr. Tao Le (lead editor of the First Aid series), along with other members of the USMLE-Rx team […]