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Medical Residency Training Timeline

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Not sure whether you should enroll in medical residency training in New York ? When applying for your dream residency training, there might be tons of questions that pop up in your mind - When is the right time to apply for an externship? How do you write your personal statement? When do you submit ERAS applications? Well, you have just landed on the right page as we have answers to all your questions. This information can help you get prepared for the medical field and excel.  Here is the timeline of medical residency training -  June: Start researching for your program and register on MyERAS. July: Compose your personal statement and work on writing your application. August: Edit and review your application with mentors and Residents Medical and start preparing for your interview. September: Now is the time to apply for residency programs. But keep preparing for your interviews. October: Beginning of the interviews as applications are under review. November: NRMP int

What to expect in USMLE Step 2 CS Exam in 2019?

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The summer is almost about to end and fall is just around the corner. This means the year will end before you know it. If you’re preparing yourself to write USMLE Step 2 CS Exam in 2019 and 2020, we have compiled everything, from USMLE updates to exam tips, and ways to improve your empathy and communication that you may need to ace the exam. Whether you are an American medical student or international medical graduate, it is important to pass the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam if you want to practice medicine in the United States.  Here are some of the things you can expect from the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam in 2019. Updates on USMLE policy and scoring - If you’re someone who doesn’t regularly check the official USMLE website for latest updates, don’t worry, we’ve got your back. This year the USMLE Managing Committee has brought changes to the scoring system on the Step 2 CS Exam. This means you can expect the exam to be slightly more difficult to crack. The Committee also decided to incr

What role do Standardized Patients play in medical education?

Are you planning to build a career as a doctor? If yes, then you should get real with your expectations while at the medical school. It is good to be well-informed about the training or course before diving into it. The word “doctor” might seem fancy to you, but it’s not that easy to become one. As a medical student, you may find yourself in the medical school for at least eight years. During this period, you will learn about various things including pathology, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. And you may need to spend countless hours with your textbooks learning important terminology and ethical practices. During your medical education program, you may not get enough chances to experience real-life interaction with patients. This is why you have to complete a standardized patients training program . Now you must be wondering - what are Standardized patients?  They are people trained to portray a patient with a medical condition in a standardized manner, giving the