American Physician Scientists Association
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Many people have pushed their exam date back! It is a marathon test, and a large part of success is feeling mentally ready. There is no shame in needing more time to feel prepared!
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Many people have pushed their exam date back! It is a marathon test, and a large part of success is feeling mentally ready. There is no shame in needing more time to feel prepared!
Tips on building endurance for the full length exams? Simulate a full exam and exam conditions as much as possible, building in the allotted break times.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Tips on building endurance for the full length exams? Simulate a full exam and exam conditions as much as possible, building in the allotted break times.
Make sure to integrate the exam format into your studying - how many blocks there are, fitting in breaks and meals, full exam length
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Make sure to integrate the exam format into your studying - how many blocks there are, fitting in breaks and meals, full exam length
How did our panelists spend the week before their exam? Practice question wrap up, took a few days off, lots of time outside! Be confident in yourself and the work you've put in 💪
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
How did our panelists spend the week before their exam? Practice question wrap up, took a few days off, lots of time outside! Be confident in yourself and the work you've put in 💪
Taking a practice exam at the beginning of your dedicated period is a good way to gauge your baseline and where to focus studying!
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Taking a practice exam at the beginning of your dedicated period is a good way to gauge your baseline and where to focus studying!
Best advice on maintaining your mental health during study periods:
⭐ get sleep!
⭐ eat well
⭐ lean on your community and people
⭐ get sleep!
⭐ eat well
⭐ lean on your community and people
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Best advice on maintaining your mental health during study periods:
⭐ get sleep!
⭐ eat well
⭐ lean on your community and people
⭐ get sleep!
⭐ eat well
⭐ lean on your community and people
How did our panelists approach difficult concepts?
🧠 Reading from Boards & Beyond, First Aid, AMBOSS
🧠 Sketchy videos
🧠 Individual topic lecture videos
🧠 Reading from Boards & Beyond, First Aid, AMBOSS
🧠 Sketchy videos
🧠 Individual topic lecture videos
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
How did our panelists approach difficult concepts?
🧠 Reading from Boards & Beyond, First Aid, AMBOSS
🧠 Sketchy videos
🧠 Individual topic lecture videos
🧠 Reading from Boards & Beyond, First Aid, AMBOSS
🧠 Sketchy videos
🧠 Individual topic lecture videos
Our panelists highlighted key resources which helped with their exam preparation: USMLE practice exams, NBME form exams, UWorld questions, Boards & Beyond, and First Aid
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Our panelists highlighted key resources which helped with their exam preparation: USMLE practice exams, NBME form exams, UWorld questions, Boards & Beyond, and First Aid
A big thank you to Dr. Cassie Liu (@TheCassieLiu.medsky.social), Dr. Deborah Rupert (@DoubleDocDDR), and Dr. Clai Morehead for sharing their insight on applying and interviewing for #PSTP programs. See you all at the next #APSAWebinar!
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A big thank you to Dr. Cassie Liu (@TheCassieLiu.medsky.social), Dr. Deborah Rupert (@DoubleDocDDR), and Dr. Clai Morehead for sharing their insight on applying and interviewing for #PSTP programs. See you all at the next #APSAWebinar!
Closing remarks and advice: relax, let it happen, be prepared, and at the end of the day, remember to just be yourself!
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Closing remarks and advice: relax, let it happen, be prepared, and at the end of the day, remember to just be yourself!
Rely on your friends! Dr. Cassie Liu shares how her friends would have discussions on places that would be good fits for one another!
October 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Rely on your friends! Dr. Cassie Liu shares how her friends would have discussions on places that would be good fits for one another!
An amazing discussion on some important factors for your rank list: vibes are crucial, cost of living, the weather, the benefits, and support for the residents.
October 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
An amazing discussion on some important factors for your rank list: vibes are crucial, cost of living, the weather, the benefits, and support for the residents.
Dr. Cassie Liu reminds us that interviewing is an art 🖌️ Practice makes perfect!
October 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Dr. Cassie Liu reminds us that interviewing is an art 🖌️ Practice makes perfect!
“The interview starts the second you email anyone at the institution and ends at match day,” says Dr. Deborah Rupert. Make sure you have your best foot forward!
October 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“The interview starts the second you email anyone at the institution and ends at match day,” says Dr. Deborah Rupert. Make sure you have your best foot forward!
“I wish I would have hammered out my career trajectory,” says Dr. Clai Morehead. Programs may want to know your career plan across the next few years!
October 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“I wish I would have hammered out my career trajectory,” says Dr. Clai Morehead. Programs may want to know your career plan across the next few years!
There will be behavioral questions! Dr. Cassie Liu talks about preparing for those difficult interview questions to have some amazing interviews.
October 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
There will be behavioral questions! Dr. Cassie Liu talks about preparing for those difficult interview questions to have some amazing interviews.