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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: What caused 72-year-old’s withdrawal syndrome?

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Match Day countdown: What medical students must do to prepare

The road to Match Day 2026 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.

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Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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USMLE Step 3 FAQs: When to take the exam, how to prepare

How much should resident physicians study? How does the exam differ from others in the USMLE series? Get expert insight on Step 3. 

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Program directors list 4 red flags for residency applicants to avoid

Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.

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McGraw Hill test prep discounts for the USMLE®

AMA and McGraw Hill have teamed up to give members exclusive 10% discounts to Boards & Beyond and First Aid Forward medical learning resources. Learn more.

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After Step 1 scoring change, what residency programs look for now

In the Step 1 pass-fail era, scores on Step 2, clinical performance and letters of recommendation have taken on increased weight for residency selection.

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USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Types of visas & FAQs

In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Finding a residency

Steps and requirements needed for obtaining a residency program in the U.S. for international medical graduates (IMG).

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