Pediatric NBME Shelf Examination Resources
By Haley Masterson While I take into account the opinions of several other students at Columbia, please remember that, in …
OB-GYN NBME Shelf Examination Resources
By Haley Masterson The difficulty of the OB-GYN shelf exam lies in the fact that it contains the most “new” …
Basic Science Resources: Physiology
By Haley Masterson The best resources for physiology will largely depend both on your background and how your school approaches …
Surviving Step 1: Step 1 Scores, Part 2: So you passed
By Walter Wiggins Congratulations! This is a wonderful achievement, and you should celebrate again, regardless of your score. If you’re …
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Surviving Step 1: Step 1 Scores, Part 1: So you didn’t pass
By Walter Wiggins You didn’t pass the USMLE Step 1 exam. Now what? First of all, I offer you my …
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Surviving Step 1: Post-test Waiting
By Walter Wiggins Congratulations! You’ve just taken Step 1. Or maybe you’re reading this post in advance of taking Step …
Surviving Step 1: Countdown – the Week of the Exam
By Walter Wiggins 1 week prior to Test Day Approximately one week prior to test day, make sure you have …
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Surviving Step 1: Countdown – the Weeks Prior
By Walter Wiggins 3-4 weeks prior to Test Day This is a great time to take a self-assessment. If you …
Surviving Step 1: Test-taking Strategies
By Walter Wiggins As you prepare for the USMLE Step 1, one of the things you should be doing every …
Surviving Step 1: Evaluating Your Study Process
By Walter Wiggins Once you get far enough into your study period to have established a routine, it’s important to …