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The UWorld Medical Library provides access to high-yield clinical knowledge. Here’s how to navigate its features so you’ll master exam content, build clinical expertise, and excel in practice.
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Why Mnemonics Aren’t Enough to Pass USMLE® Step 1
April 21, 2021
Turning tedious information into fun and easy-to-remember mnemonics is a great way to commit to memory the multitude of critical facts tested on USMLE Step 1.
How I Used UWorld for My Clinical Rotations: An M3 Perspective
March 16, 2021
Learn how a current medical student used UWorld for her clinical rotations and how it helped her prepare for real-world practice.
How I Made My Weak Areas Stronger Using UWorld’s Step 1 QBank
May 6, 2021
For me, UWorld is more than a question bank (QBbank). It has become my number one learning tool in medical school. It is a resource that I reference every day to measure what I know and to diagnose my weak areas.
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USMLE Step 1 Snapshot: Exam FAQs
As you consider registering to take the USMLE Step 1 in 2020, you should learn all you can about the high-stakes exam. Check out our USMLE Step 1 snaphot.
Upgrading Your Step 2 CK QBank: Hello Shelf Review
Shelf exams are a critical part of clinical rotations and we’ve now made it easier to prepare with a shelf review mode dedicated to the topics they test.
How Using UWorld’s Step 1 Categories Can Help You Prepare for Class Exams and Step 1 Simultaneously
Discover how using UWorld’s Step 1 categories can help you simultaneously prepare for your in-class exams and Step 1.
How To Simultaneously Study for Step 2 CK and Your Shelf Exams
This article gives you insights on how to simultaneously study for your Step 2 CK and Shelf exams. Explore a few tips used by a former medical student during their
How I Used My UWorld Subscription for MS1 and MS2
Students may be surprised to find that UWorld is more than enough to prepare them for their medical school exams, and they don’t need too many other resources.
Why You Shouldn’t Neglect the Basic Sciences During Your Preclinical Studies
Doing a small batch of UWorld questions daily will keep your grasp of the material from fading and help you develop (or redevelop) the strong basic science foundation you’ll need