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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 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

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

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

USMLE goal scores for matching as a US-allopathic senior

What USMLE scores do US-allopathic seniors need to match? What specialties are most competitive? Read on to find out! The latest data on...

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

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

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...

Michael Dworkin, MD

How well do practice tests correlate with actual USMLE Step 1 scores?

Which Step 1 practice exams are most predictive of USMLE score? What do the correlations look like? Read more to find out! If you took a...