Board Certified - Medical licensing and career podcast

How this IMG passed the USMLE Step 1, 2 CK, and 3 in a single academic year

Passing the USMLE Step exams is no easy feat, especially in a single academic year. Dr. Maheen Hashmi is an Internal Medicine resident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, passing all three USMLE exams within a single academic year. In this episode, Dr. Hashmi discusses her strategy for passing the Step exams, how long it took her to study for each exam, and practical tips for smart, efficient prep. Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

What it takes to prepare for the CSCS

Knowing material for the CSCS isn't enough; can you apply it under pressure? Mark Christiani is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over a decade of experience in tactical training and collegiate human performance. In this episode, Mark walks through the CSCS exam sections, how to approach the most difficult topics, and how to balance your study schedule day to day.    Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

Deep dive into Ophthalmology residency applications and the future of the profession

Considering a career in Ophthalmology? Dr. Nicholas Volpe, MD, is a distinguished leader in academic ophthalmology and currently serves as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Volpe brings extensive clinical expertise and a strong commitment to advancing patient care, education, and research in the field of eye health. In this episode, Dr. Volpe discusses demonstrating culture fit and showing interest in chosen schools, following your passion in your application process, and the future of ophthalmology and how technology will change it.    Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

The USMLE Step Exams: The exam, resources and timeline

Understanding the USMLE Step exams is crucial to obtaining your medical license. Dr. Abhiraj Yadav is the Founder of The Stenosis Report, a medical student-led research club, and a USMLE mentor and author. In this episode, Abhiraj walks us through the different USMLE Step exams, the best resources to ensure success, and a good timeline to follow so you feel confident with each one. Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

Coaching concepts for different demographics

Coaching different demographics requires understanding nuances and applying various concepts. Conor Heeney is the Performance Sport Science Coordinator at Liverpool John Moores University and has been coaching athletes in strength and conditioning for over 11 years. In this episode, Conor guides us through the various coaching concepts for each demographic and how different training philosophies are necessary for different groups.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.