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The average number of years you
will practice in your chosen specialty.
Source:
U.S. Seniors
14.50%
52.5
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1st Rank
6.70%
2nd Rank
52.50%
10.30%
3rd Rank
4th Rank
5th Rank
16%
Source: Advanced Data Tables from the 2013 Match from NRMP.org
U.S. Seniors
900
800
765
765
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700
600
500
Apps received
Apps interviewed
400
300
200
100
Apps ranked
Positions in the match 7
89
66
0
Apps received
Apps interviewed
Source: Advanced Data Tables from the 2013 Match from NRMP.org
Apps ranked
Positions in the match
7
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Spaced Repetition
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GOAL - > every planned study time has a…GOAL!!
Exam
Day
Total Study Time
Topical
Question Review
Test simulation
Question review should help you target specific areas for remaining study!
Smart Prep: Question Practice + Remediation
Common Traits Among High Scorers
Content
• Used
Qbanks during semester studies
• Used multiple Qbanks
• Used results to plan study
• Averaged 68% on Qbanks
• Focused on explanations
• Employed spaced repetition
Questions
Question Practice Time Line
Qbank 1:
10 MCQs
4 x wk
9.5 – 5 mo
Qbank 1:
15 MCQs:
6 x wk
5 – 1.5 mo
Qbank 2:
44 MCQs
6x wk
1.5 – 1 mo
Qbank 2:
88 MCQs
6 x wk
1 mo
Exam
Day
HOW KAPLAN WILL HELP
• Sequential items and Multimedia questions
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• There may be more than 5 answers choices
• Not grouped in any way
• Basic Science questions couched in clinical vignette format
• No negatively worded questions
• Some experimental questions
Source: USMLE.org
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