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!...
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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
Tricks to help you avoid missing an interview invite
Interview invites will soon trickle into your inbox. Spots will go fast, and some invites will go to junk mail. Here are some tips on on...
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
9 Lifehacks to help you stay motivated during med school
Med school is difficult. Read on for tips on how to maintain a positive perspective and stay motivated. Break up your routine Study at a...
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
The blueprint behind all USMLE questions
The NBME's 200+ page test writing guide contains 10 golden rules governing how they design USMLE questions. I've read it twice and will...
Michael Dworkin, MD
Top 6 most important factors in getting a residency interview and getting ranked
What's more important to program directors? Step 1 or letters of recommendation? Personal statement or Step 2? How about the interview?...
Michael Dworkin, MD
Want to import Quizlet decks into Anki? Here's how.
Many good decks can be found on Quizlet, but you can't import these cards into Anki, right? Wrong! Here's one simple trick import those...
Michael Dworkin, MD
The key to matching in the US as an IMG
What USMLE scores do IMGs need to match in the US? What specialties are most accepting of IMGs? Read on to find out! Matching as an IMG...
Michael Dworkin, MD
How to write an outstanding residency personal statement
Members of the application review committee will read hundreds of personal statements. How do you write a personal statement that makes...
Michael Dworkin, MD
What to bring to the USMLE on exam day during COVID-era
A list of the items you need to bring to the USMLE testing center, a couple items you probably did-not know you were allowed to take into...
Michael Dworkin, MD
How to pace yourself during the USMLE
Want to know a quick and easy trick to improve your pacing on the USMLE exams? Read on! Timing is an important component of a successful...
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 resources for USMLE Step 1
Among the myriad resources for USMLE Step 1 preparation, which are the best? Read on! We recommend active learning through practice...
Michael Dworkin, MD
NBME Score Calculator: How to convert percent correct on NBMEs to a 3-digit USMLE Step 1 score
If you took a practice NBME but only know the percent you got correct, how do you figure out an approximate 3-digit score? I made an...