Advice for the USMLE
The United States Medical Liscensing Exam (USMLE) is an exam taken in three steps. All three steps must be passed in order to apply for a medical liscense. Step1, Step 2CK and Step 2CS are taken during medical school and are required for graduation. Step 3 is taken during or after your first year of residency.
USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 1 Overview
The USMLE Step 1 exam is an all day exam that involves answering multiple choice questions primarly about topics taught in the basic science years. Check back here later for more links and advice for preparing for this exam. - USMLE Step 1 Study Guide
The questionairre results found at this link contains a study guide for the popular "30 day method", sources for practice questions, as well as lists of books medical students have found useful in studying for the exam. - USMLE Step 1 Questionaire
Let us know how YOU prepared for the USMLE Step 1. Results will be used to inform future Penn Med students how to prepare more effectively for the exam.
USMLE Step 2
- USMLE Step 2 CK Overview
The USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge exam is an all day exam that involved answering multiple choice questions primarly about topics covered during the clinical years. Check back here later for links and advice for preparing for this exam. - USMLE Step 2 CS Overview
The USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam is an all day exam that involves taking a history, peforming a physical exam and writing up the patient encounter. Check back here later for links and advice for preparing for this exam.
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