Clerkships

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to bounce back after a disappointing Step 1 score

If your USMLE Step 1 came back lower than you had hoped, do not despair. Here's what you can do. Accept your score, but don't lose hope!...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to optimize med school clerkship evaluations

Grades in med school clinical clerkships are partially subjective. This may be a frustrating contrast to the more objective grading...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to crush the OBGYN rotation

The OBGYN rotation requires special preparation. Here are a few pointers to help ensure success. How to prepare for your OBGYN clerkship...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to crush the psychiatry rotation

Psychiatry is one of the easier rotations to honor... if you have a good game plan. How to prepare for your psychiatry clerkship As...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to manage your time in med school

Med school: so many competing goals, interests, resources, and opportunities, and so much to do! Read on to learn how manage your time...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to crush the pediatrics clerkship

The pediatric clerkship can be daunting. Don't let it be. Follow these simple tips to crush your pediatrics rotation. How to prepare for...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to use Anki for medical school

So you've heard about Anki - but how should you actually use Anki in medical school? Here is the MedSchoolGurus Anki medical school...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to crush the medicine clerkship

Medicine is complex. Doing well on the medicine clerkship isn't. Read on for tips on how to get honors on your medicine rotation! How to...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How to crush the surgery clerkship

Don't be intimidated. A few simple tips can help you get honors on your surgery clerkship! How to prepare for your surgical clerkship...

Michael Dworkin, MD

What medical equipment should you buy for med school and clerkships?

Ophthalmoscope? Stethoscope? Pen lights? Reflex hammers? Tuning forks? Where to begin? Read on! You have to buy a lot of stuff for...

Michael Dworkin, MD

The best clinical resources to help you crush your clerkships and USMLE Step 2 CK

Here is a list of clinically relevant resources, along with the corresponding links, to help you crush your shelf exams and USMLE Step 2...