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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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Study, Train, and Practice Smarter with the UWorld Medical Library
April 11, 2025
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.
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.
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How I Made My Weak Areas Stronger Using UWorld’s Step 1 QBank
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
Why You Should Use UWorld’s American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) QBank
We’ll be taking a close look at the pros and cons of the UWorld ABIM QBank by examining the user interface, question style and format, and other features.
The New PANCE Content Blueprint
The Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam, known simply as the PANCE, is an exam PA students must pass to become certified clinicians. As thousands of PA students will be preparing
About the PANRE: Summary of Exam Facts
PAs are required to take the PANRE during the final two years of the certification maintenance cycle. Check out our summary of exam facts to know what to expect.
Is Passing the PANCE Enough?
When it comes to high-stakes exams like the PANCE, is passing enough? Let’s examine why passing the PANCE may not be enough to become a competent PA.
Scoring the PANCE: At a Glance
The NCCPA uses a meticulous process for scoring the PANCE. Let’s study the PANCE scoring process to understand how the NCCPA determines the passing score.