USMLE for Pinoys: Where Do I Begin? | #USMLE | Ep. 1

In this pilot episode, Adrian and Michael discuss USMLE for Pinoys with Dr. Arvin Tan. The USMLE Step 1 is arguably the most difficult and important exam among the USMLE Steps. For Pinoy MDs it can be daunting at first, but these doctors will try to dissect the process on how to start preparing for Step 1 and achieve the scores you desire.
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Arvin is a young physician devoted to providing equal access to holistic wellness and health services. His mission is to empower individuals to make healthy choices in their everyday lives. He enjoys cooking, weight lifting, and playing music.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
04:00 When should you start studying for the USMLE Step 1?
08:14 How do you juggle USMLE prep and med school?
10:00 How do you incorporate USMLE prep into med school?
16:50 How do you register for USMLE Step 1?
22:05 How much do you spend for Step 1?
23:05 Where do you take the exam?
26:46 When is the best time to take Step 1?
28:25 What is UWorld?
35:28 Summary
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