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Discover resources to help you prepare for exams such as the COMLEX, USMLE, NAVLE, PANCE, etc.

Exam Preparation Resources 

This LibGuide lists databases, eBooks and print books designed to help students prepare for a wide array of standardized exams.  Topics include COMLEX exams, USMLE exams, Dental Admission Test (DAT), GMAT, GRE, MCAT, NAVLE, NCLEX, PANCE/PANRE, Praxis, VTNE and Medical Laboratory Science exam.  The guide also lists exam preparation print books located at the Tagge Center (physically located inside the library on the Harrogate campus).


 

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Your Experts

Rebecca Bickford

Reference & Instruction Librarian | Carnegie-Vincent Library, Harrogate, TN

Contact Information

office phone: 423-869-6638
email: rebecca.bickford@lmunet.edu

Subject Areas:

Conservation Biology, College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Daniel Ferrer

Medical Librarian & Head of Library Systems | Carnegie-Vincent Library, Harrogate, TN

Contact Information

office phone: 423-869-6606
email: daniel.ferrer@lmunet.edu

Subject Areas:

Biological (pre-med), Exercise Science, Osteopathic Medicine (Harrogate), Physician Assistant (Harrogate), School of Medical Sciences (Harrogate)

Kyle McRary

Reference and Instruction Librarian | LMU Tower- Knoxville

Contact Information:

office phone: 865.370.2140
email: kyle.mcrary@lmunet.edu

Subject Areas:

Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Forensic Dentistry, Nursing

Jacquelynn Stephens

Medical Librarian | DCOM, Knoxville, TN

Contact Information

office phone: 865-338-5708
email: jacquelynn.stephens@lmunet.edu

Subject Areas:

Osteopathic medicine (Knoxville), Physician Assistant (Knoxville), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Anatomical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Life Science Research

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Business
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

The GMAT is a standardized test assessing analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills for admission to graduate management programs, such as an MBA.

Register for the GMAThttps://www.mba.com/service/login

Dental
Dental Admission Test (DAT)

The DAT is a standardized test assessing academic ability, scientific knowledge, and perceptual skills, required for admission to dental schools in the United States.

Register for the DAThttps://www.ada.org/en/education/testing/exams/dental-admission-test-dat

 Education
PRAXIS or  Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)

The PRAXIS exam assesses the knowledge and skills of aspiring teachers, covering subject-specific content and general teaching abilities, for teacher certification in the U.S.

Register for PRAXIShttps://praxis.ets.org/test-taker/register-process.html

Graduate Examinations
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

The GRE is a standardized test evaluating verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills, used for admission to graduate and business schools globally.

Register for GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers.html

   
Medical
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) 1

COMLEX-USA Level 1 assesses foundational biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles, required for licensure of osteopathic physicians in the United States.

Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) 2

COMLEX-USA Level 2 evaluates clinical knowledge and skills in medical practice and osteopathic principles, required for osteopathic physician licensure in the United States.

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

The MCAT is a standardized test assessing critical thinking, problem-solving, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social sciences, required for medical school admission.

Register for MCAT: https://students-residents.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam

Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)

The PANCE is a standardized exam assessing medical and surgical knowledge, required for certification of physician assistants in the United States.

Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE)

The PANRE is a standardized exam evaluating clinical knowledge and skills, required for recertification of physician assistants in the United States every ten years.

United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 1

USMLE Step 1 assesses foundational knowledge in medical sciences, covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology, required for medical licensure in the United States.

United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 2

USMLE Step 2 assesses clinical knowledge and skills, covering patient care, medical knowledge, and communication, required for medical licensure in the United States.

United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 3

USMLE Step 3 evaluates clinical competency and readiness for unsupervised medical practice, covering patient management and diagnosis, required for medical licensure in the United States.

Nursing
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

The NCLEX is a standardized exam assessing nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment, required for licensure as a registered nurse or practical/vocational nurse.

Veterinary
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

The NAVLE is a standardized exam assessing veterinary medical knowledge and clinical competency, required for licensure of veterinarians in North America.

Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

The VTNE is a standardized exam evaluating knowledge and skills of veterinary technicians, covering areas such as pharmacology, anesthesia, and animal care, required for certification.

Databases

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (Gale Presents)

Online tool for standardized test preparation, researching undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.