Episode 55. Now that Level 1 and Step 1 are scored pass/fail without a numerical score, other factors in students' residency applications are becoming much more significant. Think about the following starting on day 1: research experience, extracurricular involvement, and leadership. While going through medical school, you must focus on your grades first and foremost but also consider exploring different specialty options and know which one is right for you early enough to build a strong resume for applications in the last year of medical school.

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