Comparison of Medical Schools

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Essential information and comparison of medical schools in USA, Carribbean, and all over the world. Continue reading →

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Is the MCAT graded on a curve?

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Is the exam graded on a curve? Continue reading →

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How is the MCAT scored?

Posted on December 11, 2009 by admin

Four separate scores are derived from the MCAT, one for each section and the total score. Each score that you achieve on the multiple-choice sections (Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, and Biological Sciences) is based on the number of questions you answer correctly. This raw score is a reflection of your correct answers only. This means that a wrong answer will be scored exactly the same as an unanswered question; there is no additional penalty for wrong answers. Therefore, even if you are unsure of the correct answer to a question, you should make your best guess. Continue reading →

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How do Medical Schools Use MCAT

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

How do Medical Schools Use MCAT Scores? Continue reading →

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WARNING: On-line Posting or Discussion of USMLE Content Constitutes Irregular Behavior

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

If you post or discuss United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) examination content via the Internet, you will be in violation of the USMLE Rules of Conduct, as outlined in the USMLE Bulletin of Information. Examination content includes, but may not be limited to, questions, case content, and answers. Continue reading →

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Fee Increases for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

Effective January 1, 2010, the fees for those applying to ECFMG for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) will increase. Continue reading →

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Change in Minimum Passing Requirements for Step 1

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

At its December 2009 meeting, the Step 1 Committee conducted such a review for USMLE Step 1. Continue reading →

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