Category: USMLE Step Exams
USMLE Step Exams News and Information
Since the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-part exam, it can be difficult to process the information you'll need to know to pass each part of the test. We've assembled a database that focuses on the more difficult questions, which is a great place to start in your preparation efforts. By subscribing to our convenient study guide and reviewing our latest blog posts as you make your way through our extensive question and answer database, you'll be able to effectively:- Apply specific concepts and principles
- Demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills
- Draw from your overall medical knowledge
USMLE® Step 1 Question Banks: UWorld vs Kaplan vs BoardVitals
Are you getting ready to take your USMLE® Step 1 exam? We get asked all the time about how the BoardVitals Step 1 Question Bank compares to UWorld [...]
USMLE Step 2CK Question Banks: UWorld vs. Kaplan vs. BoardVitals
If your USMLE Step 2CK exam is coming up, you've come to the right place to figure out exactly how to review. To start, let's make sure we kno [...]
BoardVitals Named Best USMLE® Prep Course of 2021
The program was highlighted as Best Free Trial among top study solutions for the three-step medical licensing examination
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USMLE Step 3 Question Banks: UWorld vs. Kaplan vs. BoardVitals
Are you preparing for your USMLE Step 3 Exam? The USMLE Step 3 exam had a 98% pass rate in 2019 among all test takers and thus, has become notorio [...]
What to Do if You Fail the USMLE® Step 1
While it may be disappointing to fail the USMLE® Step 1, the good news is that you are not alone. Failing the exam does not mean you won’t match i [...]
Failed Your Board Exam? Use BoardVitals As a Remedial Tool
Failing to pass your board exam is stressful, scary, and discouraging. While you may feel disheartened at your test results, you are not alone. Ma [...]
Choose the Right Online Test Banks for Your Goals
We all learn in different ways. Whether you prefer visual aids, or you excel with auditory lessons, it is important to play to your strengths duri [...]
USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Reporting Change: Top 5 Concerns from the Medical Community
The January 2022 USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail score-reporting changes have sparked online debates across social media channels such as Twitter, Reddit, [...]
Can You Answer These 4 Sample USMLE Step 2 Practice Questions?
If you're preparing for your USMLE Step 2 CK exam, you may be overwhelmed by all the topics you have to prepare for. It can feel like a small, vital s [...]
Can You Answer These 4 USMLE Step 1 Practice Questions?
The USMLE Step 1 Exam is the first board exam you take during medical school that is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards and the N [...]
BoardVitals USMLE® Step 1 Question Bank: New Features and More Questions
The BoardVitals USMLE® Step 1 question bank has been updated with new features and more questions to help you feel confident and prepare [...]
USMLE Step 1 Exam: 9 Things to Know Before Taking the Exam
The United States Medical Licensure Exam (USMLE) Step 1, commonly called “the Boards,” is a standardized test that assesses a medical student’s ab [...]
USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Reporting Changes
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licen [...]
VIDEO: Glycogen Storage Diseases Practice Question Explained Clearly
How well do you know Glycogen Storage Diseases (GSD)? We've noticed this tends to be a difficult topic for our users that's why we've asked our pa [...]
USMLE & COMLEX Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Practice Question, Video Explained
Getting ready for the USMLE Step 1 or the COMLEX Level 1? Since both exams are made up of 100's of questions and are both the first exam in 3-part [...]
Try Your Hand at 4 Sample USMLE Step 3 Practice Questions
You're rounding the third and final corner of your USMLE exam experience, and now is no time to let your guard down. The USMLE Step 3 exam is typicall [...]
Video Explanation of a Glycogen Storage Disease Practice Question
Happy MedCram Monday! Today's MedCram Video Explanation comes from the BoardVitals USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 banks. If you are gearing up for o [...]
USMLE Step 3 Practice Question: Beta-Blockers Video Explanation
Gearing up for your USMLE Step 3 Exam? With an exam riddled with long, complicated questions and a short timer, practice is going to be your best bet [...]
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Video Explanation
Are you starting to prepare for your USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 Exam? If so, you may have come across questions about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Luck [...]
Corneal Reflex Practice Question with Video Explanation from BoardVitals & MedCram
In case you missed it, we recently started a partnership with MedCram to bring you video explanations of board-style review questions. This video [...]