Don’t Be Discouraged. Attempts Are Not the End of the World. The Attempt Myth A common belief among residency candidates is that having multiple attempts on your USMLE Transcript will end your US medical residency dreams, and make it impossible for you to get interviews from residency programs. The Truth about Attempts The
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There are many things that factor into the quality of a US medical residency application. As such, USMLE exam scores are one of the most important. In fact, Program Directors rate Step 1 and Step 2CK scores high on the list (1st and 3rd). So, keep reading to learn more about the USMLE exams eligibility criteria.
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The USMLE announced attempt cutoff changes. As such, the total number of attempts an examinee may take, per Step or Step Component, changed from 6 to 4. Take note, this change will take place no earlier than July 1, 2021. So, read on for more details about the Step exams and to learn the reason
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If you are a residency re-applicant, understanding why previous attempts were not successful is imperative. There is no sense in trying the same thing over and over again, especially if it didn’t work the first time. Luckily, there ARE ways to improve and optimize both your application and your application strategy. Some potential weaknesses that
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Each year, Match A Resident gives residency candidates the most current information. So, we contact thousands of programs directly. And, our information is accurate. It is better than what you can find searching the web. Our website compares your Step Scores, Time Since Graduation, amount of (USCE), and Visa Status with programs. So, we can
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Millions of people have been affected by the outbreak and continuing threat of the coronavirus. One group that has been particularly affected (outside of course those who have fallen ill) is students. The predominant reason is that students at schools and universities often find themselves put together in densely populated groups – whether that be
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Congratulations! You have gotten a few interviews for medical residency under your belt. Hopefully, you will be scheduling even more, working towards a successful residency interview season. But, are you about to be making the same mistake that thousands of other residency applicants have made before? The truth is, as memorable as your experiences seem
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Some get it. Others don’t. Many will land the residency position of their dreams, while others will find themselves without a spot at the end of the medical residency application season. Why is is that some applicants succeed when many others do not Match? Is there a recipe for success? The truth is – there
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Following up with programs after your interview can be a tricky and confusing time. Luckily, you can find some clarity on some of the most common post-interview follow up questions below! 1) Should I follow up with a medical residency program after taking an interview with them? Yes! Following up with programs is an essential
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It is common knowledge that what you say during a residency interview can have a great effect on how well the interview goes. Prepared candidates spend a long time carefully composing answers to the most used interview questions to ensure they are giving answers that paint them in the best light. However, many candidates do
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