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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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4 essential tips for your final weeks of Step 1 study

These tips can help medical students excel as they hit the home stretch in studying for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).  

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UWorld for AMA members

The limited time offer from UWorld is no longer available. If you already have a discount code, learn how to redeem. 

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UWorld Medical frequently asked questions

Not sure how UWorld QBanks can help you in your studies? The AMA offers some frequently asked questions and answers to give you more insight.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Increase in cardiac output and right atrial pressure

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. In a graph showing cardiac output and right atrial pressure, what could account for the increase in cardiac output?    

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Intermittent abdominal pain in a young patient

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. After heterotopic gastric mucosa is found in a young patient, where is it likely located?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Diagnosis on a section of resected lung

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Which product is produced by the cells in a biopsy sample from a patient?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Patient reports difficulty swallowing liquids

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Endoscopy of man diagnosed with dysphagia shows a mass above the gastroesophageal junction. What is the likely cause?    

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