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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 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

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

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

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...