In order to score well on the PANCE, you must analyze your errors. Do this routinely throughout your preparation process. Most people look at two things after they take a test: their overall performance and which items they answered incorrectly. Looking at just these two aspects wastes a lot of potentially valuable information. Overall performance tells […]
If you experience significant anxiety symptoms, such as muscle twitching, chronic insomnia, nausea, hyperventilation episodes, or chest tightness when you think about taking exams or while taking them, then self-help tactics may not be enough. If you experience several of these symptoms and they are severe, seek professional help from either a psychiatrist or a cognitive […]
Once you’ve learned about what’s tested on the Elementary Education Content Knowledge section of the Praxis, try your hand at a few practice questions.
In order to be prepared for the USMLE Step 1, you must have a good grasp on many topics and concentrations. The best way to cover all of the information is to use highly effective study methods. Each person has his or her own preferred way of studying. You will have to decide what will […]
While not frequently tested on the GRE, standard deviation is one of those scary sounding math concepts – like probability or combinations/permutations – that always seems to get GRE test-takers’ hearts beating fast. “Wait a minute,” you may say to yourself when presented with a standard deviation problem. “I thought all of the math on the […]
Main point or main idea questions are easy to spot, and it’s pretty clear what the question wants you to do. If you told someone about the passage in one sentence, you’d have the main idea. Main idea questions are straight forward and generally easy points, but sometimes they can be a little challenging. […]
As any Kaplan GRE Expert will tell you, the Quantitative section is a test of concepts, not calculations. It’s also a psychological test, designed to intimidate the rookie test-taker with big, scary-looking numbers. Fortunately, there’s always a method to the GRE’s math madness and, consequently, a way of making those intimidating numbers easier to understand. That’s where […]
Facing SOAP oral presentations may cause a number of symptoms in the uninitiated M3: racing heart, rollercoaster gut, and sweaty palms. As with many first-time experiences you’ll encounter in your third year, preparation goes a long way toward surviving SOAP oral presentations. But first, let’s make sure we’re clear on an important point. As a med student, […]
Ethical issues in health care aren’t always so black and white. For instance, even if something is considered “unethical” or simply frowned upon, it could still permissible from a legal standpoint. Thus, it is up to each individual physician to draw the line for themselves. Here are three common ethical issues in health care today […]
As most innovations, technology in medicine can be both a blessing and a curse. In medical school, devices like smartphones and iPads can enhance the medical school experience while also serving as a distraction from learning. In a hospital, technology can offer efficiency and more treatment options, while also impersonalizing the doctor-patient relationship. As quoted in Modern […]