USMLE-Rx Blog Posts
Proven strategies, expert advice, and resources to help you excel in medical school, the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and beyond!
Conquer STEP 1, One Question at a Time! The answer is explained below. A 36-year-old nulliparous woman comes to her primary care physician because of breast pain for several days. She says she has felt lumps in her breasts previously. These lumps worsen the week before and around the time of her period but…
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Are you ready to measure your mastery and pinpoint where you stand on the medical knowledge spectrum? From February 3 – 9, 2025, USMLE-Rx is offering a FREE Self-Assessment Exam designed to help you gauge your readiness and crush it on test day. Trust us, this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss! Why…
Read MoreMastering Renal Pathology: Highlights from the Rx Question Lab
Mastering Renal Pathology: Highlights from USMLE-Rx Question Lab In this week’s Question Lab session, Dr. Abraham Titus led an engaging review of renal pathology, tackling four challenging cases that tested our understanding of essential kidney concepts for USMLE Step 1. A Strategic Approach to Board Questions The session emphasized USMLE-Rx’s proven approach to tackling board-style…
Read MoreVINDICATE Mnemonic – The Universal Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis
The VINDICATE Mnemonic for Differential Diagnosis by Michael Spinner As a third-year medical student on the wards, one of the most important skills to develop is learning how to generate a thorough differential diagnosis for a wide variety of clinical problems. The correct diagnosis is not always clear-cut, and it is thus essential to consider…
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Elevate Your Learning with OMM Bricks Are you ready to take your osteopathic medical education to the next level? We’re excited to introduce our new OMM Bricks collection, designed to enhance your understanding of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) through interactive and engaging learning experiences. Why Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Bricks? Our Bricks are more than just…
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Deciding whether to retake the USMLE Step 1 after a failed attempt is tough. The stakes feel high, and the self-doubt can creep in. But guess what? You’re not alone. Many others have faced this decision; their stories may help you find clarity. Here’s what people who’ve been in your shoes have to say from…
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Passing a challenging exam is no small feat, and an anonymous test-taker’s recent post on Reddit is a goldmine of advice. Packed with tips on study strategies, resources, and practical exam-day hacks, their write-up resonated deeply with the online community. Here’s a closer look at the highlights, paired with insights from fellow commenters. Building a Study…
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Ever notice how actual USMLE exams hit differently compared to practice tests? You spend months going through your Qmax questions, sitting through endless practice exams, and yet, when you finally take the real thing, it just feels… harder. But why? You’re not imagining it. Let’s break it down. Exam Structure Can Feel Like a Marathon…
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In a fast-paced clinical challenge, popular medical content creator Medschoolbro took to the postpartum floor with his latest case: diagnosing a newborn with a serious condition in under 60 seconds. With an audience of aspiring doctors hanging on every word, the pressure was on. “The baby looks a bit yellow.” The case began with a…
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Med school life is a lot, even before all the exams. The Journey to Becoming a Doctor: Key Exams Becoming a doctor is like running a marathon. Instead of just running, you’ve got exams thrown at you along the way. These tests are designed to push your brain, patience, and sometimes sanity. But they’re also…
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