When studying for the COMLEX, the stakes are incredibly high. In either case, the amount of material that needs to be learned can feel overwhelming. Also, the importance of these exams for your residency application is colossal. OMM/OMT is an integral portion of the COMLEX and USMLE exams, meaning you’ll need a solid knowledge base …
Pixorize is a visual learning platform taking complex ideas into easy-to-digestible learning material. This is primarily done by weaving the ideas into a cartoon format, like a scene or storyline with visual mnemonics. Pixorize uses these memory hooks to help these concepts stick in our minds better and improve recall of these details. Here we’ll …
Anki is a powerful software allowing students to help with memory and learning retention. For medical students, it can be a savior that leads to great test scores on their board exams. Even as Anki continually updates its software, you often can’t find the features you need. Independent developers have made add-ons that work seamlessly …
In medical school, half the battle is learning how to study and, more specifically, what to study. As a med student, you’re likely trying to make sense of all the wealth of information thrown at you. One solution to help with overwhelm is the Boards and Beyond video subscription service. It’s a comprehensive resource that …
Getting a high score on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 is crucial in your medical career. Many students turn to Sketchy, an online video platform that covers an array of preclinical and clinical material for your exam. With hundreds of high-yield lessons and quiz questions, it’s certainly an excellent resource for med students. …
Using Anki Decks to learn about clinical terms will allow you to be prepared for patient care and working with your designated physician. You’ll learn the fundamentals of clinical topics, so nothing will feel unfamiliar when you’re out in the field. We’ll cover the best clinical Anki Decks, so you can brush up on clinical …
The United State Medical Licensing Examination is the last step to becoming a licensed practicing physician. To reach the USMLE Step III, you would have had to complete the Step 1 and 2 and have already become ECFMG certified. The COMLEX is another examination demonstrating competency in clinical sciences. If you’re planning to take any …
The USMLE Step 2 offers a section to test your fundamental clinical skills through patient interactions. This phase is necessary for effective and safe patient care under supervision. You must complete clinical examinations and history-taking for each patient as the examinee. Also, you’ll need to write the patient note describing the finding, differential diagnoses, and …
Psychology is a popular pre-health subject and an important part of any medical studies curriculum. It’s also one of the more common majors chosen as an undergrad. Studying psychology from pre-made Anki decks is one of the best ways to introduce yourself to core topics and achieve real mastery over the material. The digital flashcards …
Orthopedics and musculoskeletal (MSK) pathology is a common medical school elective and a huge surgical specialty. Studying Orthopedics from pre-made Anki decks is one of the best ways to introduce yourself to core topics and achieve real mastery over the material. The digital flashcards in each of the following decks can help you do exactly …
