The Free 120 Step 2 is a set of official sample questions provided by the USMLE program. Its official name is the Step 2 CK Sample Test Questions, but students commonly refer to it as the “Free 120.”   Unlike a commercial question bank, the Free 120 gives students direct...

UWorld Step 2 is one of the most widely used question banks for USMLE Step 2 CK preparation. It gives students access to thousands of clinical questions covering the major disciplines tested on Step 2 CK and the NBME shelf examinations.   Having access to a large question bank, however,...

For years, one of the conveniences of the USMLE Step exams has been scheduling flexibility. If your practice scores weren't quite where you wanted them to be, you could often push your exam back a week or two. If you felt ready sooner than expected, you might even move your...

The honest, practical guide every osteopathic resident deserves before taking COMLEX Level 3.   You survived anatomy lab, endless lectures, and shelf exams, then made it through COMLEX Level 1 and you conquered Level 2-CE. You matched into residency. And now, you're taking care of real patients every single day....

USMLE Step 1 is the first examination in the United States Medical Licensing Examination sequence. It assesses whether students can understand and apply the foundational sciences needed for the safe and effective practice of medicine.   Although Step 1 is reported as pass/fail, it remains an important milestone. Passing requires...

USMLE Step 1 sample questions provide an early look at how foundational science is tested through clinical scenarios. They can help you become familiar with question structure, practice identifying relevant clues, and evaluate whether you can apply what you have learned.   However, answering Step 1 questions requires more than...

USMLE Step 1 practice questions should not be reserved for the final weeks before your exam. Used correctly, they can help you learn foundational science, develop clinical reasoning, identify weaknesses, and determine whether you are ready to test.   However, completing a large number of questions is not automatically an...

If one study tool often separates top scorers from those who struggle on exam day, it is USMLE practice questions.   Many students spend months reading review books, watching video lectures, and making flashcards. They do this before they ever open a question bank. Others rush through thousands of questions...

Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone When you first decide to take the MCAT, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In fact, it’s totally normal. The test looms large, the prep resources seem endless, and the pressure of medical school admissions can make everything feel more intense. But here’s the truth: the MCAT...

Many medical students look back at their MCAT studying experiences with disdain, we study for months on end, sometimes while in school, trying to achieve a score that will better our application. Then, in medical school, we face another beast of a standardized test: Step 1. If you’re gearing up...