Official Sites
These links go directly to official sites for testing registration and information about the USMLE exam and the Clinical Skills exam.
- USMLE Official Site: This is the official site for the USMLE Step I/II/III exams. From this site, you can register for the test, learn about the test, and receive updated information about any changes in the exam.
- National Board of Medical Examiners: This site provides information about the USMLE, web-based self assessment program, and information about research.
- Federation of State Medical Boards: This site provides information and registration for USMLE exams and the Clinical Skills examination.
- Association of American Medical Colleges: This link provides information and resources for pre-medical students, medical students, and residents.
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates: This site provides information and services for foreign medical school graduates regarding credentials, English Language Proficiency Test, USMLE, and FAQs.
- Clinical Skills Info from AMSA
Test Prep
- Student Doc: How the exam is organized and a few tips to do well.
- MDLinks.net: USMLE, MRCP, residency, and fellowship links including
book recommendations, online review material, discussion forums, bookstore and a medical site directory. - Study Guides from Flash-Med:
- Study Tips:
- Book Reviews:
- Step 2 CK Forums:
- Clinical Skills Forum:
- Clinical Skills Information from OSU:
Review Questions
- Exam Master: Free access (for CUSOM students) to this resource provided by Creighton's Health Science Library. This site provides medical subject reviews, a 16,000 question bank, and simulated exams. Excellent Resources for Step I, II, III, and Board Certification!!
PDA Downloads
- USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 2nd edition
Commericial
These are links to sites (Kaplan, Princeton Review, etc.) that offer classroom courses, online courses, and board review materials for purchase.
- Kaplan Review site: This site provides test preparation materials, classes, and information; also see the other Kaplan site, kaplanmedical.com
- USMLE, Medical Subject & Certification Review: (by Exam Master®) Purchase study and self-testing medical education software.
- Northwestern Medical Review: Offers various length live lecture courses and testing materials.
- USMLE Flashcards: 804 flashcards covering pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.
- USMLE Board Preparation for Step 1 and Step 2: Purchase learning materials in audio tape and CD format.
- UMKC Institute for Professional Preparation: This site offers courses for individuals who had an unsatisfactory Step exam score or who "need a longer time for preparation."
- USMLE Secrets: Purchase downloadable e-book study guide.