Preclinical (Generally 1st and 2nd Years)
MSY1: Start Med School Strong
Succeed in your first year; learn how to manage your time, implement evidence-based study strategies, and gain student leadership experience.
- Five keys to succeeding in medical school
- Evidence-based study strategies for medical school
- Navigating living expenses in medical school
- Leadership opportunities for medical students at ACP
- Apply for funding and access resources for your Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
- 10 tips for applying for ACP Health Policy Internship Program
- Internal medicine at your medical school
MSY2: Prepare for Step 1 and Develop Clinical Soft Skills
Study for the USMLE Step 1 exam, develop your medical professionalism and bedside manner, and prepare yourself for clinical clerkships.
- Internal medicine frequently asked questions
- Internal medicine and family medicine: differences and similarities
- About the USMLE Step 1 exam
- Three tips for choosing your specialty and preparing for the residency application
- Medical professionalism
- Patient-centered care and good bedside manner
- Developing your third-year schedule
- Getting ready for your clinical clerkships