By Mark Heslin Understanding and reflecting are the keys to long-term memory retention and the creation of polysynaptic memories. Before we can understand a particular discipline or the functionality of an organ system, for instance, we have to memorize its foundational principles. In short, memorization is essential to […]
An excellent tutor may be just what you need to overcome learning curves or knowledge gaps in med school. Here are a few questions to ask potential tutors. You’re probably tired of people telling you that med school is hard. You know it’s hard. You’re reminded of it every […]
Strategies for Using Rx360+ (now including Rx Bricks!) Med students and IMGs often ask about the best way to use Rx360+ from USMLE-Rx, and the answer is typically, “It depends.” Since every student starts from a different place (different strengths and weaknesses, different knowledge gaps, and different preferences […]
We’ve shaken things up around here. Every student deserves to have the right tools and quality content that will help them succeed in med school and on the boards. That’s why we’ve made exciting changes to help med students get what they need, with an eye toward real […]
We just posted a new errata file for the 2020 edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. The file is a PDF document that you can download from our Updates and Corrections page. This is the page where we gather all of our update files for the […]
ScholarRx today announced a new partnership with SNMA, the Student National Medical Association, which for over 50 years has been the leading organization in promoting increased enrollment and retention of minority medical students. As a part of this partnership, SNMA becomes a charter member of ScholarRx’s Global Medical […]
Are you a medical student interested in one day becoming a medical educator? During the reimagined and virtual annual conference being presented by IAMSE (the International Association of Medical Science Educators), ScholarRx will be holding a free online workshop in conjunction with our NEST (New Educator and Scholars Training) […]
We have just added a brand new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) brick to the Respiratory collection of Rx Bricks. This brick covers COVID-19’s: Epidemiology Viral characteristics Risk factors Diagnostic work-ups, and Management and prevention plans If you don’t have a USMLE-Rx account, you can access it for free […]
On May 11th, ERAS offered guidance regarding the residency application timeline for those looking to Match in 2021, by publishing the Final Report and Recommendations for Medical Education Institutions of LCME-Accredited, U.S. Osteopathic, and Non-U.S. Medical School Applicants regarding the 2020-2021 residency cycle. Here are the key recommendations: Recommendation […]
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ScholarRx today announced a new partnership with SOMA, the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, which represents the largest network of osteopathic medical students in the United States. As a part of this partnership, SOMA becomes a charter member of ScholarRx’s Global Medical Student […]