![]() ![]() The USMLE practice test questions are not worded, formatted or structured like real exam questions you’ll face.Most USMLE exam study guides have practice questions that are ‘over-simplistic.’ They’re deceivingly ‘too easy’ compared to the actual test.You know, studying the wrong content means failing this exam. from, Barnes and Noble) do NOT match the real test questions. Fact: A spine-chilling reality is that popular, widely-used USMLE study guides (i.e.If you skim, scan or skip around, you’ll miss the one secret that can save you from being axed from this profession you love.Ĭan You Recognize The Early Warning Signs Of USMLE Study Failure?Īre you risking the most important exam of your life by do-it-yourself, ‘trial and error’ test prep? My personal story (below) reveals how to pass-the-USMLE quicker and easier than you thought possible…and start helping people who need you. That is, until I discovered how to get a passing score. I couldn’t afford to lose this money after paying so much in tuition and being in school so long. It cost me thousands of dollars in income. You see, this failure literally banned me from advancing my career. I studied long and hard hours for weeks.Īll of sudden, there I am in the testing center. I used the widely-used USMLE study guide books from Barnes and Noble and Amazon to prepare. A ‘Little’ USMLE Study Error That Cost Me Over $33,000 In Income You know, there are common USMLE study mistakes you don’t know you’re making…(or will soon make).Īvoid joining the group of over 2,573 USMLE test takers have their careers ‘on-hold’ because they can’t pass. …It’s NOT worth crippling your financial situation or heart-crushing setbacks in your personal life. If you struggle in ‘trial and error’ test prep and fail the USMLE test, you’ll lose thousands of dollars in income.īeware of making USMLE study mistakes in order to cut-corners and save a few dollars… Failure means your career could be ‘at risk’ (or at least severely delayed). Passing will boost your income and give you everything need to be happy in life. The USMLE exam can ‘fast track’ your career. …or have practice questions that are “ oh so easy” compared to the actual test? This repetition will help commit it to memory.You may have found many USMLE study guides and practice tests a rip-off and waste of time.ĭoesn’t it get under your skin large, big name publishers make a fortune on USMLE books that don’t cover the real exam?… You will be the most motivated and productive at the beginning of your study period, so this is a great time to focus on those weaker areas.īy starting with your weak subjects, it will also give you more time to review and revisit them throughout the remainder of your study period. In the previous EZmed post on creating a study schedule, we discussed how to rank your topics from weakest to strongest. You might feel unprepared or as if you lack knowledge by starting with your weak topics, however remind yourself that you are intentionally beginning with the subjects you are less comfortable with. While this may seem obvious, it can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting to review the content you already know as this can be a confidence booster.įor example, if cardiology is one of your stronger subjects but neurology has been a topic you struggle with, then focus on neurology first. ![]() The second tip is to study the material you don’t know first. Tip 2: Study the Material You Don’t Know First You may require more or less time, so trust yourself as to how much time you think you will need to prepare for the exam.īonus Tip: Keeping up with the material covered during your first 2 years of medical school will make preparing for the USMLE that much easier. On average, students use 4-6 weeks as their dedicated study period for the USMLE. Your study plan will be used primarily during your dedicated USMLE study period. Your study schedule will help you stay organized and remind you which topic to study that particular day, when to take practice exams, and when to take days off. Make sure to check out that post for example 6-week and 4-week study plans. In the last EZmed post, we walked through how to create a study schedule in 5 steps and how to rank which topics to study first. There are many topics covered on the USMLE, and having a study plan will keep you on a timeline and ensure you prepare for all the content that is tested. The first tip is to create your own study schedule. ![]()
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