USMLE Review

 

 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.

 

 Test Prep Materials

These are links to sites that contain helpful information when studying for the USMLE exam.  Links may provide helpful charts (microorganisms/genetic diseases), medical lecture material from other Universities & Colleges, clinical cases, medical atlases (histology/pathology), and study skills material. 

 

Cardiovascular and Autonomic Pharmacology

 

Contains information about synthesis, storage, and function of common ANS neurotransmitters, and information (action, indication, contraindications, and side effects) about common drugs.

 

Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education

 

Pathology images, information, and exams in general pathology or by organ system.

 

Medfools.com

 

This site contains reviews on board books, but most importantly, there are bacterial, fungal, and parasite pdf charts to download on the right side of the screen.

 

MD Links.net

 

USMLE, MRCP, residency, and fellowship links including
book recommendations, online review material, discussion forums, bookstore and a medical site directory.

 

Pathology cases

 

This site contains clinical pathology cases, which are present in the format of clinical history, lab data, and histology slides.  Great case review. 

 

Study Skills Self Help Information

 

This site contains information on how to improve your study skills.

 

USLME.net

 

Contains a message board of questions and answers posed by other medical students.

 

USMLE Prep Info

 

Information about Step 1, and suggestions about books to buy for each section.

 

World's Database of Medical Mnemonic

 

Contains useful mnemonics to assist in learning and linking medical concepts.  Can use as a web-based tool, or download to a PDA

 

 Review Questions

These are links to sites that contain review questions, USMLE-type questions, and clinical case questions to assist in reviewing for the USMLE.  Some sites even allow creation of exams. 

 

4tests.com

 

Offers 60 free multiple choice USMLE questions.

 

Histology World

 

This site contains free review questions, atlases, and links. 

 

Net Pharmacology

 

This site contains lecture notes, drug lists, and test questions with annotated answers for cardiovascular pharmacology. 

 

Pharmacology Final Exam

 

A medical pharmacology exam with answers at the bottom of the page.

 

Free Practice Test

 

Self-assessment modules for behavior science, biochemistry, circulation, diabetes, gastrointestinal, gross anatomy, integumentary, lymphatic system, neuroanatomy, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology 1 & 2, physiology, reproduction, respiration, syndromes, and urinary system.

 

Physiology Review Study Questions

 

Study questions in the areas of GI, Cardio, and Respiratory.

 

Quia

 

Flashcards - Anatomic Directions - Body Positions: This site uses the flashcard format to help learn the introductory concepts of anatomical direction and body positions.

 

WikiTestPrep

 

 

 Commercial

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

 

Purchase study and self-testing medical education software.  (by Exam Master®) 

 

Northwestern Medical Review

 

Offers various length live lecture courses and testing materials.

 

USMLE Flashcards

 

804 flashcards covering pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology

 

The Princeton Review | The USMLE

 

Purchase classroom courses, online courses, and review materials.

 

USMLE Board Preparation for Step 1 and Step 2

 

Purchase learning materials in audio tape and CD format. 

 

Boards Prep Interactive - USMLE Step 1 Software

 

Purchase "high-yield knowledge" in a question & explanation format. (Downloadable demo) 

 

USMLE Secrets

 

Purchase downloadable e-book study guide.