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Jun 2013
51m 40s

28: The USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK with ...

RYAN GRAY
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In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Mike McInnis, Chief Educator at Doctors in Training, a small company that focuses mainly on test prep specifically for USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) and COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) to help medical students pass the boards.

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