Blueprint Med School

02/12/2026

If Match Week gives you 🫀 palpitations, this is for you.
📌 Save the dates. Log the times. Streamline the process so you can focus on the next item on your checklist.

Visit the link for Match terms, deeper timelines, and extra tips for IMGs: https://bit.ly/4kD6zXd

02/11/2026

It's almost Valentine's Day! Treat yourself to personalized tutoring support and save 15% with code UMEStudy15. Your future self will thank you 👉 https://bit.ly/4qZO5T8

02/09/2026

Crack EKGs for your exams! In our webinar, we’ll cover:
🫀 The basics of cardiac conduction
🫀 Reading EKG patterns
🫀 Your burning questions on EKGs..all while using the most commonly tested arrhythmias as an example. Plus: stick around for a live giveaway!

Sign up FREE: https://bit.ly/3LRQNuR

02/03/2026

That shelf percentile hit harder than expected, didn’t it? Here’s your reminder that:

📈 Average ≠ bad.
🩺 One score ≠ your whole rotation.
💙 Percentiles are context, not judgment.

If you want to make more sense of your score, we break it down here: https://bit.ly/4rmRwDa

Shelf exam percentiles can be a source of confusion for many students—who sees them, and how can they impact residency applications?

01/30/2026

A fourth-year med student’s advice for focusing on what’s really important while you review Step & Shelf questions.

Don’t skip this! Save for your next exam. 📌

01/23/2026

Nervous about your first time in the OR? Here are Dr. Dawson’s personal tips to help you look like a seasoned pro: 🏥

1. Write your name on the whiteboard as soon as you walk in. Make sure to introduce yourself to ALL the OR staff, not just the surgeons or scrub techs!

2. If it’s your first time in the OR or your first time scrubbing in, tell EVERYONE. Don’t be shy! It’s safer for everyone if you are honest and let the OR staff guide you.

3. Don’t expect people to get your gown and gloves for you. As you’re scrubbing in, ask the scrub tech where you can get your gown and gloves. (Don’t know your size? Try 7 for a med, 6 for a small, 8 for a large, & troubleshoot from there!)

4. Don’t talk during the time-out. It’s an important safety check, so if you hear someone say ”let’s do a time-out,” zip your lips until it’s over.

5. If you end up breaking the sterile field, it’s okay! Just be honest. Let someone know, and they’ll get you new gloves/ a new gown. Better to break the sterile field & be honest for safety reasons > than let your pride get in the way.

Any other OR tips I missed? Want a part 2? 👀

01/16/2026

Virtual residency interviews don’t have to feel stressful! Here’s how to make an impression (from a resident who remembers how this feels) 💙

01/09/2026

Big changes and mindset shifts can happen in small steps 🩵

01/07/2026

Med school Reddit can be useful and unhelpful in the same scroll, and knowing the difference matters more than people admit. 👀

Avoid the chaos with our full guide: https://bit.ly/4sonbWe

Medical school Reddit is a great forum, but navigating it can be a bit tricky. Here’s some tips for how to use this online community!

01/05/2026

What if preparing for your exam in 2026 wasn’t just about studying harder, but about 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠? We created a quick quiz to help you visualize where you’re headed in 2026: what drives you, how you stay motivated, and the kind of structure that supports your goals along the way. ⁠
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Based on your answers, you’ll receive a 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝, plus a short breakdown explaining what your results say about your mindset, your priorities, and the approach that tends to support students with similar goals.⁠
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Build my 2026 Vision Board (and be entered to win a FREE qbank) 👉 https://bit.ly/49Edag8

P.S. Your vision board is fully yours — edit it, save it, set it as your lock screen, and share it (get a bonus entry if you tag )!

01/02/2026

Sometimes it really flies by 🥹. Don’t forget to take a moment and appreciate how far you’ve come!