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If you’re a medical student or resident, you’ve probably heard about the In-Training Exam (ITE). Some residents anxiously await their scores, wondering whether their performance could impact their future career. Others dismiss it as just another standardized test.  In this post, we’ll answer a common question that residents have: does your ITE score matter? We’ll read more…

What’s the Step 3 pass rate? What score do you need to earn in order to pass? And how difficult is it to pass the exam? In this post, we’ll explore some of the most frequently-asked questions about USMLE Step 3 and what makes it different (or the same!) from other Step exams. What’s the read more…

According to research at Stanford School of Medicine, instrumental music can help you absorb and interpret new information, boost your mood, and improve motivation. While studying, music can serve as consistent and predictable background noise, helping to drown out unpredictable sounds or disturbances that may otherwise divert your attention. When studying for your upcoming board exam, read more…

The internet medical education space is full of great guides on how to excel at different points along the medical journey. You’ll find plenty of material on excelling as a medical student, being a fantastic intern, and smoothing the transition to fellowship and/or attending-hood. But like a middle child, the junior resident can be forgotten. read more…

Are you wondering about Step 3 format and how to prepare? If so, congratulations! That means you are likely preparing to take the third and final—yes, the END is finally in sight—United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)! But, you’re also probably curious about what tips you can use to crush it on the big day. read more…

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification exam is a rigorous assessment that plays a pivotal role in certifying physicians in the field of family medicine. This comprehensive examination evaluates the knowledge, skills, and competence of aspiring family medicine practitioners, ensuring they meet the required standards set by the ABFM. The exam is designed read more…

The practice of medicine is rapidly evolving. For board-certified internists, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam aims to ensure that physicians stay current with standard-of-care practice recommendations and to promote lifelong learning. In this post, we’ll break down what to know about your testing options, how to prepare, and read more…

The American Board of Internal Medicine offers multiple options to complete the assessment component of your Maintenance of Certification (MOC). This includes the traditional MOC exam every 10 years and a longitudinal knowledge assessment (LKA) that has taken the place of the retired Knowledge Check-In.  Read on to learn more about the ABIM LKA and read more…

Reaching the point in your medical training when you are ready to take your licensing exams or so-called “boards,” is the culmination of a long but fulfilling journey. These tests are intended to be thorough assessments of new physicians to make sure they are ready to independently care for patients. Preparing for your licensing exam read more…

Although my intern year was over a decade ago, some of the experiences I had during that formative time have stuck with me through the years. Here’s one simple rule that will help you stay afloat during your own intern year. There we were, running the list like we did every morning after rounds. Each read more…

The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA), now simply called Longitudinal Assessment, is an alternative way for family physicians to maintain their board certification requirements in lieu of the 300-question one-day exam. The FMCLA offers a flexible alternative to the traditional recertification exam family medicine doctors need to take every 10 years, and it allows read more…

If you sat for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification exam and received a failing score, the experience can be discouraging and challenging to process.  Still, it’s important to remember that setbacks are inevitable parts of everyone’s medical career—you’re not alone! In fact, according to ABIM, 13% of first-time test-takers failed the exam read more…

Starting intern year of residency is a leap of faith. One second you’re a med student, and then all of a sudden, you’re calling (some of) the shots with your new-fashioned MD/DO moniker. While it’s empowering to finally put your skills and knowledge to the test, it’s intimidating to try and sort out what you read more…

In the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare, patients often look for the most qualified physicians to address their medical concerns. One of the indicators of your expertise as a physician is board certification. You can expect most practicing doctors in the U.S. to be board-certified, but what does it mean when a physician is read more…

The average working day of a physician isn’t an easy one. Faced with long shifts and myriad clinical responsibilities, it’s all too easy to neglect your own body’s needs in the service of your patients. But that doesn’t have to be the case! With a new year (and a nice dose of motivation) now in read more…

Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best child and adolescent psychiatry board review? Why is your Qbank the best for studying for the child psychiatry boards? How does Blueprint/Rosh Review compare vs BoardVitals vs Beat The Boards!…?” We understand the importance of the question. Between long clinical read more…

The General Pediatrics Certifying Examination is a notoriously challenging exam—in fact, from 2021-2023, the average nationwide pass rate for first-time test-takers was between 80-82%, considerably lower than other specialty board examination pass rates. You may have seen that the pediatric board pass rate jumped up to 89% in 2024. While this is an encouraging sign read more…

Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best family medicine board review? Why is your Qbank the top family medicine board exam review? How do Blueprint/Rosh Review’s family medicine Qbanks compare vs TrueLearn, NEJM Knowledge+ (now part of AMBOSS), UWorld, BoardVitals…? We understand the importance of the question. read more…

Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best internal medicine & pediatric board review? Is my only option to purchase two separate Qbanks from different companies? Why is your Qbank the top board review for internal medicine & pediatrics? How does Blueprint/Rosh Review compare vs PREP, MKSAP, Pediatrics read more…

According to The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), “obesity is the most prevalent chronic disease in our society. Yet, many physicians are not trained in how to manage it. [ABOM] certifies physicians looking to bridge this gap.” Understanding obesity medicine is important for physicians practicing in all specialties. For those preparing for the ABOM certification exam, a read more…