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Month: April 2024
Mastering USMLE & COMLEX Practice Questions: Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes
To excel in USMLE and COMLEX exams, avoid common mistakes such as practicing solely in tutor mode, over-reviewing explanations, excessive annotating in First Aid, using it as a crutch during questions, and forgoing timed question practice. Instead, practice under timed conditions, focus on high-yield information, consolidate notes separately, and trust foundational knowledge to increase efficiency, boost confidence, and improve test-taking skills.
10 Mistakes Medical Students Make While Preparing for the USMLE Step 1
This blog identifies 10 common mistakes medical students make when studying for USMLE Step 1, such as underestimating the exam’s complexity, over-relying on memorization, and not practicing test-taking skills. It emphasizes the importance of understanding concepts, verifying study resources, structuring daily study schedules, combining medical school learning with review materials, and continuous preparation. Additionally, it warns against using too many resources and ignoring test anxiety, recommending strategic planning and practice to optimize exam success.
