Insights
Insights for anyone sitting the USMLE
Written by a physician who has sat all three Steps and coached students through them since 2006. Practical guidance on the exams, the Match, and the decisions that quietly determine what you can do later.
When to sit Step 2 CK
The test date is a decision, and most students drift into it instead of making it. Here is how to read your practice forms and choose deliberately.
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How to read a match rate, mine too
Every percentage has a denominator, and the denominator decides what the number means. Here is how to read any statistic about a medical school, mine included.
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Match rates by applicant type
There is no single match rate for international graduates. It splits by citizenship and visa status, and the gap is wider than most students expect.
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