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A Complete Guide To Getting Through the UWorld Step 1 QBank Twice
If you want to do well on USMLE Step 1, do two passes through UWorld. This article gives you a step-by-step guide on preparing for Step 1 using the UWorld QBank.
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Study, Train, and Practice Smarter with the UWorld Medical Library
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.
Introducing ReadyDecks
Premade Flashcards for Steps 1 & 2
Learn essential Step 1 & Step 2 CK concepts faster with ReadyDecks, premade USMLE flashcards covering the content you need to know for your exam.
Tips and Tricks for IMGs To Succeed on the USMLE®
We’ve outlined some important tips to help you feel better prepared for the USMLE® as an IMG. Explore these tips that could help you achieve the best outcome possible.
My Tips for Navigating the UWorld Step 1 QBank
Explore the tips for navigating the UWorld Step 1 QBank shared by Medical Student Eric Lai and how it helped for the exam preparation in conjunction with the classes.
How I Counsel Students Based on Their UWorld Step 1 and Step 2 QBank Performance Analysis
We will show you how to navigate the UWorld USMLE® Step 1 and Step 2 QBank performance analysis tools and use these features to reach your full potential on test day.
All Paths Lead to UWorld: IMG Advice for Acing the USMLE®
Are you an IMG hoping to continue your medical career in the United States? Read this blog to learn more about how an IMG aced their USMLE Step exams with UWorld.
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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
Lectures, Notes, and UWorld: How I Fit Them into My Day (an M2 perspective)
When it comes to learning and retaining material in med school, repetition is critical. That’s why UWorld’s practice focus makes it a must-have resource!
How to Prepare for the USMLE® and COMLEX® Simultaneously: A DO’s Perspective
This article gives you the best advice for studying the overlapping content of the USMLE and COMLEX, preparing for the remaining distinct content while introducing our new Level 1 Enhanced
How To Use UWorld To Create High-Yield, Personalized Flashcard Decks
The benefits of using UWorld’s Flashcards, tailored to the material you got wrong, are astronomical, especially if you start making the cards early in your first pass of UWorld during
Why UWorld Was My #1 Learning Tool
UWorld is a masterfully crafted educational resource that can and should be used from the beginning of one’s medical education, not merely during dedicated USMLE test prep periods.
Why Spaced Repetition Is (Still) Important for USMLE® Step 2 CK
As part of the Flashcards section of the UWorld Step 2 CK QBank, you can conveniently create flashcards using pictures, tables, and critical information from each question. And then you