https://www.lorenacademic.com Integrative academic support in MedEd and Higher Ed Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:37:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.lorenacademic.com/las-articles/las-blog/innovations-in-meded/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:52:59 +0000 https://www.lorenacademic.com/?p=2133696 Integrating Pedagogy, Reflection, and AI with Self-Directed Learning By Loren Deutsch The transition to medical school presents numerous firsts, including preparation for the first exam. During the transition from undergraduate studies to medical school, students question their study strategies as … Continue reading →

The post Innovations in MedEd first appeared on Loren Academic Services, Inc..]]> https://www.lorenacademic.com/las-articles/las-blog/stepping-up-to-step-2ck/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:31:58 +0000 https://www.lorenacademic.com/?p=2133099 This Step 2CK plan is a roadmap for high-stakes test prep. The study commitment includes maintenance of knowledge, recall practice w/spaced repetition, + self-assessments for progress tracking. Continue reading →

The post Stepping Up to Step 2 first appeared on Loren Academic Services, Inc..]]> https://www.lorenacademic.com/las-articles/las-blog/how-and-when-to-study-for-step-2ck/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:01:52 +0000 https://www.lorenacademic.com/?p=2133044 Each year, medical students contact LAS with questions about how and when to study for Step 2CK. Some are concerned because they have not taken Step 1, or they took it but did not pass on their first attempt. We … Continue reading →

The post How and When to Study for Step 2CK first appeared on Loren Academic Services, Inc..]]> https://www.lorenacademic.com/las-articles/las-blog/prolonging-your-study-plan/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:19:43 +0000 http://www.lorenacademic.com/?p=2130428 Life has changed a lot in the past few weeks and our rear view mirrors reflect a different world than the one we live in today. Altering personal routines to accommodate social distancing, work and school closings and healthcare needs … Continue reading →

The post Prolonging your study plan first appeared on Loren Academic Services, Inc..]]> https://www.lorenacademic.com/las-articles/las-blog/usmle-step-1/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:12:51 +0000 http://www.lorenacademic.com/?p=2130379 If you’re an M2 you’re probably getting ready for Step 1, the first of four physician licensure exams. It’s a little stressful to say the least. Adding to that stress is the significance of Step 1. Although it is only … Continue reading →

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