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Navigating the Medical Maze: A Guide to Choosing Your Specialty One of the pivotal decisions you’ll face as a medical student is choosing a specialty that aligns with your passion, skills, and desired lifestyle. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive guide, complete with an algorithm, to help you navigate the labyrinth of medical […]
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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the debate over the equality of education and training between Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and Doctors of Medicine (MDs) has gained prominence. This blog post aims to shed light on the importance of recognizing the equality in education for DO physicians and MDs, while acknowledging the challenges that
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Welcome to the latest Matchpal blog post, dedicated to helping you navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of clinical rotations as a third year medical students. Whether you’re just starting or are well into your rotations, we’ve got tips to ensure success in the hospital, excel in shelf exams, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Our Story: Why MatchPal Exists Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Written by the MatchPal Advising Team · Reviewed by Dan Veyg, DO It’s worth knowing who you are working with, especially when you are trusting them with is your residency match. Here is the real story of why MatchPal exists. We saw the gap
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USMLE/COMLEX Dedicated Study Tips for 2026 Last updated: October 13, 2026 · Written by the MatchPal Advising Team · Reviewed by Ian Rumball, MD Quick answer: A strong Dedicated period runs 4 to 8 weeks, roughly 8 to 12 hours a day, 6 to 6.5 days a week (accounting for a small break to protect
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USMLE Step 1 vs Step 2 CK: What Actually Matters in 2026 Last updated: October 11, 2026 · Written by the MatchPal Advising Team · Reviewed by Dan Veyg, DO Quick answer: USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, and has been since January 2022. While previously it was the main objective factor to rank you against
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