Have you heard? The INBDE is a two-day exam administered on a computer. Day 1: 360 test items (3 sets of 100 standalone items, 1 set of 60 case questions). Day 2: 140 test items (2 sets of 70 case questions). The total exam administration time is 12 hours and 30...

Happy New Year! Time for a new you! Many people use the new year as an opportunity for growth and resolutions. Many are able to sustain their goals for a week, maybe two. The majority fall apart by February. Resolutions are basically goal setting. In our previous...

Is it A, B, C or D? Turns out there are a few strategies you can use when you encounter a difficult multiple-choice question. Try a few as you practice using the B&B problems and practice exams. Deal with the question: Read the question, at least twice. If it is...

Flash back to 5th grade... You’re sitting in class and your teacher assigns a book to read over the next week. At the end of each chapter she asks you to write a brief summary of what you learned and maybe answer a few comprehension questions. Your teachers weren’t...

When you are trying to tackle a bunch of material, it’s always a good idea to pause and evaluate what you are doing. There are many theories of how we learn, but they tend to follow similar trends. Bloom’s Taxonomy is one way to think about how we learn. When you’re...

The Mozart effect was trending there for a while – but does music actually help you remember information? Science says: The jury is still out. Music is so multifactorial in terms of styles and personalities, but a few studies have at least revealed a few trends. The...

Keeps you accountable If you’ve planned to study and you’re watching TV, you’ll know it! Allows you to prioritize You can’t avoid those hard subjects forever. Having a plan will help you make sure that you create adequate time for your difficult topics so that you...

Phone lights up with a text message... email dings on your computer... you have to get through anatomy while eating lunch? It’s a normal part of life to be trying to deal with split attention. It’s also pretty normal to think that you can do it. Unfortunately, most...

The holidays may be adding an extra twist to your study schedule. Don’t skip Thanksgiving because of your exam, but stay on top of your goals! It’s a balancing act, but we’re here to make sure you don’t fall off. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of it...