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A collection of longer-form content to help you get USMLE Step 1 exam-ready with less stress & fewer headaches.

5 Tips To Boost Your USMLE Question Banks

Do you feel like you're putting in the work, day in and day out, trying to chip away at your USMLE Step 1 prep... But it's just not going anywhere? If that sounds familiar.. Then today's post was written for your! Today I'm going to walk you through a simple exercise...

Choosing A Medical Residency: Passion vs. Money

Passion vs. Money. How To Choose The Right Medical Specialty. In 2009, I was drowning in $300K+ med school debt... How was I supposed to dig myself out of this hole? Do I go for money or passion when choosing a specialty? This is a question I get every once in a while...

USMLE Step 1 Tips: 3 Ways To Speed Up Your Exam Readiness

3 Steps To Faster USMLE Step 1 Exam Readiness Want to speed up your USMLE Step 1 prep time?Add these 3 steps into your daily routine ⬇️ ✅ STEP #1. IMPLEMENT THE 80/20 RULE INTO YOUR STUDIES: The 80/20 rule/principle is simple... It states that 80% of your results come...

Announcement

We would like to announce that Dr. Stavros has decided to move on from The USMLE Guys. He has decided to embark on a new chapter and is transitioning from The USMLE Guys. He will continue supporting aspiring medical professionals in their USMLE journey independently....

Intention + Action = Better USMLE Step 1 Exam Results

How To Integrate Intention Into Your USMLE Step 1 Exam Prep For Faster Results USMLE Exam Prep Going Nowhere?The Missing Piece of The Puzzle Is This ⬇️ INTENTION... Allow me to explain! We work with between 20-30 new students every single month. Some come to us to be...

How To Get Outstanding Residency Letters of Recommendation

3 Steps To Outstanding Residency LORs Want To Guarantee That Your Residency LORs Outline Your BEST Qualities? 👇 Outstanding letters of recommendation (LORs) are an integral part of a successful residency match season. But how can you be sure that your LORs outline the...

USMLE Step 1 Prep When You’re Short On Time

Short On Time? Here's 3 Steps To Get USMLE Step 1 Exam-Ready Fast! In A USMLE Step 1 Time Crunch? Need to get USMLE Step 1 ready fast but not sure where to start or how to make it happen? Here's 3 Steps To Get Ready Fast! ⬇️ 1. BUILD A DETAILED PLAN: You can't get...

Speed Up Your USMLE Step 1 Exam Prep With The 80/20 Rule

How To Use The 80/20 Rule For Outsized USMLE Step 1 Exam Results Want To Speed Up Your USMLE Step 1 Prep?Try The 80/20 Rule 👇 The 80/20 Rule Can Help You Supercharge Your USMLE Step 1 Prep.... Here's how to use it.... STEP #1. ID THE ACTIONS THAT GET YOU OUTSIZED...

7 Rules For USMLE Step 1 Exam Success

7 Rules To Ensure Your USMLE Step 1 Exam Success. ex Most Students SUCK at USMLE Step 1 Prep... . "I've done UW 3 times" . "I read the FA 10 times" . "I've memorized every single NBME question" . These actions stem from bad advice passed down from generation to...

Beating USMLE Step 1 Preparation Procrastination

How To Stop Procrastinating & Overcome The USMLE Step 1 Procrastination hurting your USMLE Step 1 prep? Let's fix this today 👇 Are you tired of struggling with procrastination and feeling like you're not making the most of your study time as a med student? Look no...