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Ace your med school interview with expert prep tips, common questions, and follow-up strategies. Walk in confident and leave a lasting impression!
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Match Day 2024 is right around the corner. Curious what the match rate was from Match Day 2023. Find out more.
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With the scoring change in Step 1, passing rates declined. What does this mean for faculty?
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Discover the ins and outs of being a successful pharmacy intern as a pharmacy student shares essential certifications and requirements.
The role of the academic librarian is shifting and it’s important to highlight the need to embrace external resources in the form of technology.
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It's residency interview time! Hear from a graduating MS4 everything you need to prepare for your interview.
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Learn how to watch a sketch like a pro to easily and quickly recall high-yield MCAT content long term. One student shares answers to common questions!
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Learn how to work the AAMC resources into a larger MCAT prep plan that also includes non-AAMC resources like Sketchy MCAT.
We break down everything you need to know about the AAMC MCAT Resource Bundle, what it includes and how you can fit it into your MCAT prep program.
The biggest tournament Sketchy has ever done. Okay, the only one.
The biggest tournament Sketchy has ever done. Okay, the only one.
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We’re sharing a MS3 essentials toolkit to help you thrive during your clinical years and balance studying in and around your clinical rotations.
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Advice from an MS4 sharing all the ways to succeed in medical school in an open letter.
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Sketchy named in the Higher Education and Workforce Learning categories for the GSV 150 2023 Edition.
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Turn your MCAT CARS practice into one picture worth a 600-word CARS passage. Learn how Sketchy CARS takes visual learning to the next level.
Follow these ten New Year’s resolutions to guide your pre-med journey in taking the MCAT, applying to med school, and everything in between.
Learn from a non-traditional medical student on how and why she decided to change career paths.
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Winter break as a med student is a great time to reflect and plan for the future. We break down what you should do each year during winter break.
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Meet Dr. Neil Bhathela as he talks to us about his path to neurology and how he helped create the Sketchy Neuro course.
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Sketchy MCAT helps you with organic chemistry, including functional group priority, stereochemistry, and substitution and elimination reactions.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honoring 6 Hispanic physicians who have made medical advancements.
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Check out Sketchy's 2021-2022 end of school recap from the most watched lessons to how many quizzes were taken.
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Welcome to our Sketchy Spotlight Series, where we share stories from the Sketchy community. This week, meet Marcus Hendricks: MS2 student at American...
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting female pioneers in the fight for women’s health.
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Ever wanted to interview a Sketchy doctor? Now’s your chance! In honor of National Doctor’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on our past students.
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At Sketchy, we are dedicated to transforming the way students learn.
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Here's Sketchy's Year in Review 2021 Edition. Check out all that was done this past year!
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