LIVE Step 2 CS Prep Now Open!

by Paul Ciurysek, MD

We are excited to announce that we’ve opened our Live Step 2 CS preparation programs for registration.

Sessions will be held in Chicago, New York City, and Toronto.

All sessions will be held over the weekend and will cover everything you need to pass the CS exam.

Learn more by checking out our registration page HERE.

 

To your success!

Dr. Paul & Dr. Stavros

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NBME TO USMLE CONVERSION CHART

by Paul Ciurysek, MD

Below you will find a handy chart that will help you compare your NBME, USMLE World, and USMLE exam scores.  Use this chart to give yourself an approximation of what your actual USMLE score might look like compared to the NBME exam you just took.  Please do note that these are approximations and are in no way intended to guarantee that you will achieve any particular score.

Best of luck!

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GLYCOGEN SYNTHESIS, BREAKDOWN, AND STORAGE DISEASES (fully explained)

February 9, 2012

Today I want to share a video with you from a live lecture I recorded for some private students I have.  It’s a complete look at everything you need to know about glycogen synthesis, breakdown, and storage diseases. Enjoy! Share this with others if you’ve enjoyed it!        

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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED ON THE USMLE STEP 1

January 27, 2012

“Step 1 Is The MOST IMPORTANT Test You Will Ever Write In Your Life”   There’s no secret to the fact that the USMLE Step 1 exam is the toughest, and unfortunately most important test you will write throughout the entirety of your medical career.  This test takes everything you’re supposed to learn in your [...]

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UNDERSTANDING ACIDS & BASES FOR THE USMLE STEP 1

January 9, 2012

So many students have been struggling with the understanding of Acids & Bases and how it applies to the USMLE Step 1 exam, so here is a short video that will help you completely understand exactly what the USMLE will expect you to know and I’ll even explain how to apply it in a clinical [...]

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UNDERSTANDING GRAPHS INVOLVING ALPHA & BETA BLOCKADE

December 30, 2011

Many students have emailed me with troubles in understanding how to attack questions involving the concept of graphs that involve alpha and beta blockade.  The important thing in attacking these questions when studying is to realize that you cannot memorize what you’re studying, you have to grasp and understand it in order to ensure you [...]

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BASICS OF THE PITUITARY FOR THE STEP 1

December 21, 2011

Here is a quick look at the basics you should understand about the pituitary gland for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Enjoy! Dr. Paul

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HIGH-YIELD BACTERIOLOGY FOR THE STEP 1

December 16, 2011

We’ve had many students asking us about our Step 1 video course and exactly what the video content inside the course is like.  We’ve decided to give you one last look at one of the videos inside the course:  the bacteriology lecture.  This is a 2hr and 55 minute lecture that will cover everything you’ll [...]

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HIGH-YIELD DRUGS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES

December 1, 2011

A look at some of the highest-yield drugs the USMLE loves to ask about, in addition to their antidotes. This information is very high-yield, so takes notes and memorize this information. Dr. Paul

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A SHORT VIROLOGY SNIPPET FROM OUR STEP 1 VIDEO COURSE

November 24, 2011

Here is the last 50 minutes of our virology lecture, which is part of our USMLE Step 1 video course releasing late December 2011. Enjoy (and grab some paper and take notes, there is lots of valuable and high-yield Step 1 information here). Dr. Paul

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