Michael Dworkin, MDHow 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! USMLE Step 1 score is...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to optimize med school clerkship evaluationsGrades in med school clinical clerkships are partially subjective. This may be a frustrating contrast to the more objective grading system of preclinical yea...
Michael Dworkin, MDTricks to help you avoid missing an interview inviteInterview 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 how to set up your e...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to crush the psychiatry rotationPsychiatry is one of the easier rotations to honor... if you have a good game plan. How to prepare for your psychiatry clerkship As mentioned in the surgery,...
Michael Dworkin, MD9 Lifehacks to help you stay motivated during med schoolMed school is difficult. Read on for tips on how to maintain a positive perspective and stay motivated. Break up your routine Study at a couple different loc...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to manage your time in med schoolMed school: so many competing goals, interests, resources, and opportunities, and so much to do! Read on to learn how manage your time during med school. Know...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to crush the pediatrics clerkshipThe pediatric clerkship can be daunting. Don't let it be. Follow these simple tips to crush your pediatrics rotation. How to prepare for your pediatrics cler...
Michael Dworkin, MDThe blueprint behind all USMLE questionsThe NBME's 200+ page test writing guide contains 10 golden rules governing how they design USMLE questions. I've read it twice and will share the highlights ...
Michael Dworkin, MDTop 6 most important factors in getting a residency interview and getting rankedWhat's more important to program directors? Step 1 or letters of recommendation? Personal statement or Step 2? How about the interview? Read on to find out! ...
Michael Dworkin, MDWant 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 Quizlet cards right i...
Michael Dworkin, MDThe key to matching in the US as an IMGWhat 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 may be considerably h...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to write an outstanding residency personal statementMembers of the application review committee will read hundreds of personal statements. How do you write a personal statement that makes you shine? Read on! I...
Michael Dworkin, MDWhat to bring to the USMLE on exam day A list of the items you need to bring to the USMLE testing center, as well as a couple items you probably did not know you were allowed to take into the exam...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to pace yourself during the USMLEWant 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 examination. If you ...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to use Anki for medical schoolSo you've heard about Anki - but how should you actually use Anki in medical school? Here is the MedSchoolGurus Anki medical school guide! Contact us at info...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to crush the medicine clerkshipMedicine 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 prepare for your med...
Michael Dworkin, MDHow to crush the surgery clerkshipDon't be intimidated. A few simple tips can help you get honors on your surgery clerkship! How to prepare for your surgical clerkship Like all clerkships, it...
Michael Dworkin, MDWhat 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 medical school. Unfortunat...
Michael Dworkin, MDThe 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 questions and spaced repe...
Michael Dworkin, MDNBME Score Calculator: How to convert percent correct on NBMEs to a 3-digit USMLE Step 1 scoreIf 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 excel sheet to help stud...
