RMstudents Technology meets medical education

The following is posted on behalf of Marissa Le c/o 2010 concerning prep for the USMLE Step 1:

This link is to an online guide book by med
students for med students- it has practically all the advice you'd want
for Step1- check out the table of contents, it has advice about which
books/sources, and subjects are highest yield for studying.  Also check
out "what's available" for sample tests that will give you an accurate
assessment of what you would score- and what subjects you are weakest
on, and when to take these assessments.  Check it out- or at least save
this to look at later.

http://www.gotmedbooks.com/insidepages_guide.php?num=0

...also
Kaplan Q-bank and USMLEworld are both good.  I had both, Kaplan seemed
more nit-picky than the real test, and world is cheaper.  ... also you
don't really need it until you are really studying for the boards- so
you can save by just buying it for 30 or 60 days.

Thanks Marissa!

Please click 'Edit' next to the title of this book to add your files.  When on the editing page, scroll down to 'File Attachments' and add your file(s).  All files should be in .doc format with the following naming scheme (example):  Physio_Lecture05_Adrenal_Jonathan.doc.  Do the self-studies as well.

All files in this "book" are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike 3.0 license.  Do not use any copyrighted figures or material in your notes.  If you need to reference them, a Page Number and/or Figure Number should suffice.

Sign up for lectures here (add your name after the title, keep them in chronological order):  Read More »

Pharmacology has now been added to Palm Notes, using some Kaplan flashcards as a base, then adding a few drugs along the way.  This definitely makes reviewing so much more convenient!

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Rearword (sort of like a foreword, only at the back):I

f you’re still reading this thing, congratulations, you’re very dedicated, and obviously have little to do. Now put the darn thing down and go be social or something – you’ve got better things to do than sit around reading this all day.   Read More »

Student Organizations

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"Secret" Elevator

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Office of Student Affairs

In the northwest hallway adjacent to the student lounge, you’ll find the Student Affairs staff.  They organize the TGIF’s and study snack-breaks during exam periods, coordinate with all the student organizations, take care of the yearbook, the student handbook, and almost anything else that makes being a student at Rush fun! They're also very nice, friendly, open-minded, hardworking, and attractive.  Read More »

Rush University Health Insurance 

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Some brief advice on Financial Aid:

Almost everyone gets loans

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