USMLE Step 1 Success Stories

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Episode 8: A 258 using Rx Qmax to Dominate Courses and Saving uWorld for Dedicated with Ryan Hirschi Jun 28, 2019

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Ryan recently matched into Radiology at Wash U in St. Louis, Missouri. During this interview, Ryan explains how helpful Anki was during his MSII year, and the unique way he balanced his coursework with Step 1 preparation. Contrary to conventional wisdon, Ryan didn't start using uWorld until his dedicated period. He also emphasizes the role that his super smart study partners had on his overall success.

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Episode 7: A 255 using Image Mnemonics with Hnia Usman Jun 19, 2019

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Hnia Usman is an international medical graduate (IMG) from Pakistan. She graduated from the prestigious King Edward Medical University. Hnia discusses the particular challenges of taking the USMLE Step 1 as an international graduate and how she got a great score by studying in the way that she learns best. She explains how she was able to succeed in spite of not being able to follow the study schedule prescribed by her peers. Memorizing image mnemonics was one of her favorite learning methods.

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Episode 6: A 248 - Embracing Coursework and Creating Handwritten Notes with Guinn Dunn Jun 12, 2019

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In this episode, Michael and Rhett welcome Guinn Dunn to the show. She's a 4th year Medical student at the University of Utah. She matched into Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and shares about how important it was to stay where she was and her Step 1 experience to help her do so.

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Episode 5: A 239 - Identifying your Weaknesses with Question Banks with Brian Bird Jun 05, 2019

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In this episode, we talk with Brian Bird, a third year medical student from Utah attending University of Nevada Reno. He shares in detail his resources and study strategies that led to his success.

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Episode 4: A 270 via 450 straight days of Anki with Josh and Laura Harmer May 29, 2019

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During this Episode Michael and Rhett interview 4th-year medical student, Josh Harmer and his wife Laura about the journey into and through Medical school, and ultimately Josh matching into Orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. They share what it's like having a family and balancing that family life while studying through medical school.

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Episode 3: The Dominating Power of Study Partners and Couples Matching with Chelsea and Marcus Vranes May 29, 2019

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In this episode, Michael and Rhett interview to Marcus and Chelsey Vranes, who are both 4th-year Medical students at the University of Utah. They share about their different experiences going through the same program just a year apart.

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Episode 2: Success After Failing Step 1 with Camila Robles May 29, 2019

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In this episode, Michael and Rhett talk with Camila. Camila is a 3rd-year medical student at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. She shares her inspiring story of perseverance. She talks about her struggle with Step 1 and how she persevered and ultimately succeeded.

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Episode 1: A 252 Using One-word Flashcards with Pete Sundwall May 29, 2019

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During this 1st Episode Michael and Rhett interview Pete Sundwall, a 1st year Family Medicine Resident from Coeur d'Alene, ID. He attended the University of Utah. He shares about his simple, straight forward strategy and routines to be successful through Step 1.

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