Welcome to the USMLE and Board Review Guide
This guide provides a starting point for review and practice test materials on the USMLE and other health sciences boards. Here you will find a variety of resources to help you navigate the USMLE Steps and other licensing boards. We've included links to e-books, self assessment databases, websites and review books available through the Penn Health Sciences Libraries.
Key Resources
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BoardVitals USMLEAccess to test banks to help prepare for board exams for the USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 and Shelf Exams for eight medical specialties. Users will need to set up an account using their UPENN email address. Getting Started Guide Available.
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AccessMedicine: Case Files for StudentsApply your knowledge to real-life clinical cases! Prepare for tough questions on rotations and ace exams.
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AccessMedicine: Self assessment tools and USMLE Sneak PeekSelf-assessment tests in a variety of disciplines from the Lange Education Library. Sneak Peek also provides a limited set of practice questions for the USMLE Step 1.
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First Aid Medical e-Books CollectionPeer-to-peer medical review guides to help you earn top marks on USMLE, clerkships, and specialty board exams.
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LWW Health Library - Board Review SeriesAimed at providing basic knowledge as it relates to clinical situations and focuses on the content students need to know for board and course exams, covering material on each corresponding subject that is addressed on USMLE Step 1.
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LWW Health Library - Medical EducationHealth sciences electronic books, video resources, self assessment resources, and cases.
USMLE Practice Exam Books at Penn
USMLE Home
- United States Medical Licensing Examination - HomepageTest information, scheduling, prep resources, and news
Additional Study Resources
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Penn Medical Student Government - Study ResourcesMSG compiled a list of USMLE practice tests and recommended materials.