Entries by Mara Canen

What’s the Tea on the USMLE?

The United States Medical Licensing Exam is a year-round board examination for anyone wanting to practice medicine in the U.S. This includes psychiatrists and psychiatric candidates who can sit for the USMLE Step 2, Clinical Knowledge. So what do you need to know about it? Registration Timeframe The USMLE can be taken at (almost) any […]

How Many Ways Are There to Prep for Tests?

Everyone has their own unique style when it comes to getting information into their noggin’. Test prep can take many shapes and forms, and what works for one person might not work for another. Prepping for a board exam can be incredibly stressful. The weight of your career decisions rests on the outcome! (No pressure, […]

Tips to Have a Successful Summer

Summer is a time of warmth, joy, and adventure. Whether you’re planning a beach vacation or just enjoying some time off from work or school, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this sunny season. But what’s the secret to a truly successful summer? Here are a few tips to help you […]

How to get started

There are days when the last thing you want to do is be studying. Maybe you’re burned out from a hectic week, or maybe you’ve been away for a few days and having a difficult time getting back into the groove of things. Whatever the case may be, here are a few tips to help […]

What’s New with MyPsychBoard?

If you’ve been on our platform recently, you may have noticed a few changes! Our user view of all qbanks have gotten a face-lift to improve user readability. This change was spurred by a user contacting us to let us know what could make their experience better. And we listened! We want to take a […]

How to avoid maladaptive coping with Stress

Stress can lower our threshold for coping with daily inconveniences, and this can compound when we have bigger stressors we’re dealing with. There are times when you may feel overwhelmed with life. Being around people, sounds, and stimulation might tip you over the edge and you just want to curl up in the dark by […]

The Answer is in: How much you NEED to study

Studying can be a daunting task for many students, and there’s a stigma around how much time one should spend studying. Some believe that studying as much as possible is the key to getting good grades. This person might carry their books with them and cram in as much as they can every spare minute […]

How to Keep Studying, Even in the Summer

Summer is here, the sun is shining, and who wants to be stuck inside? Unfortunately, the seasons don’t pay attention to our responsibilities. Studying can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating experience, especially when the weather is calling us to go do other things. It can be difficult to focus for extended periods, retain information, […]

How To Build Good Habits

Developing good habits and implementing them into your daily routine is crucial for achieving success in all areas of your life. Habits are the small, repeated actions that we take each day that ultimately shape who we are and what we accomplish.Good habits are essential because they help us make progress towards our goals, improve […]