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Step 1 was changed to pass/fail in 2022 to reduce stress and burnout. But medicine didnβt suddenly become less competitive. The pressure didnβt disappear. It shifted.
What actually changed after Step 1 became pass/fail, who felt it most, and what does it mean for staying competitive for residency?
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USMLE Step 1 is PASS/FAIL! What No One Else is Saying π€«: youtu.be/LrJ5i9afqP8
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Why Step 1 Was Never the Real Problem
01:58 The Actual Data Three Years Later
02:35 Why Pass/Fail Changed Behavior
03:16 Pressure Shift #1: Step 2 CK
05:53 Pressure Shift #2: The Research Arms Race
09:26 Was Making Step 1 Pass/Fail a Mistake?
12:08 Who Was Hurt the Most
13:44 What Students Should Do Now
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Step 1 was changed to pass/fail in 2022 to reduce stress and burnout. But medicine didnβt suddenly become less competitive. The pressure didnβt disappear. It shifted.
What actually changed after Step 1 became pass/fail, who felt it most, and what does it mean for staying competitive for residency?
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
π₯Ό Use code JUBBAL for 10% off at Marek Health geni.us/marek-health
Free Strategy Call: geni.us/xjNMl
Ultimate Research Course: geni.us/wVhvWPq
Pre-Med & Medical Student Tutoring: geni.us/b107
USMLE Step 1 is PASS/FAIL! What No One Else is Saying π€«: youtu.be/LrJ5i9afqP8
3 Attributes Determine Your Grades (& How to Change Each): youtu.be/negGTPA7Vao
π― Become a member:
youtube.com/channel/UC8KZzzSLN6r0jbPJvWC5f9g/join
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Why Step 1 Was Never the Real Problem
01:58 The Actual Data Three Years Later
02:35 Why Pass/Fail Changed Behavior
03:16 Pressure Shift #1: Step 2 CK
05:53 Pressure Shift #2: The Research Arms Race
09:26 Was Making Step 1 Pass/Fail a Mistake?
12:08 Who Was Hurt the Most
13:44 What Students Should Do Now
#premed #medstudent #medicalschool
====================
Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).
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π©Ί Ask Dr. Austin Johnson what actually mattered on his path to Stanford.
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Doctors in Cars is back. This time Im sitting down with Dr. Austin Johnson, a Stanford-trained dermatologist who scored in the 99.9th percentile on the MCAT and matched into one of the most competitive specialties in medicine. We talk through how he got there, what hed do differently, and what premeds get wrong when applying to med school.
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34:07 Matching Into Dermatology
36:57 Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).")
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Learn how to become an ARMY SURGEON from Dr. Kevin Climaco. Heβll explain what itβs like to be a general surgeon in the army, how he chose this medical path, and all that becoming an army general surgeon entails. π©Ίπ½
For more guides on how to pursue specific medical career paths, check out our How to Become playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_5bIFlwyhk&list=PLTCN43UFAlBrmrzgHBma7MH9QXcg0WwLM
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Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).")
