The Objective Standardized Clinical Exam, affectionately known as OSCE to med students across the country, is one of the most unnecessarily terrifying parts of medical school. We all have to take Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills), and OSCEs are used to prepare us for this exam, similarly to how our classroom and rotations prepare us for our […]
Self-Care While Studying
Studying for the didactic years of medical school and Steps 1 and 2 can be mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically challenging. Here are some self-care tips I’ve learned over the past few years of school that have helped me be the healthiest version of me I can be during these grueling times: Be comfortable […]
What is a Shelf Exam?
Every medical student in the country will one day be faced with dreaded shelf exams after each core rotation. The core rotations include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBGYN, and Psychiatry. Once each of these rotations is completed you will sit for an exam based on that topic. They provide motivation to study during your clinical […]
