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Exam Preparation Resources: USMLE Step 2

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

United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 CK

USMLE Step 2 CK assesses an examinee’s ability to apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.

Databases

BoardVitals COMLEX, Shelf Exams, and USMLE

Lincoln Memorial University has access to BoardVitals, which contains test resources for the COMLEX Level 1, and USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3. 

MedOne Education by Thieme

Users have access to illustrated full-color medical textbooks covering anatomy, basic sciences, clinical sciences, dentistry, osteopathic/physical therapy, radiology and USMLE® test prep.

Print Books

Costanzo Physiology

Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, is ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation.  2022 edition.

Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes, Seventh Edition: Pocket-Sized Review for the Surgical Clerkship and Shelf Exams

Concise review to help students prepare for surgical clerkships and the surgery shelf exam.  2023 edition.

eBooks

First aid for the psychiatry clerkship

Each of the chapters in this book contains the major topics central to the practice of psychiatry and has been specifically designed for the medical student learning level, to excel in the clerkship (shelf exams), as well as the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. 2021 edition.

Infectious diseases : a clinical short course

This new edition includes key updates and aligns content with information tested on the USMLE Step 2.   2020 edition.

The Infographic Guide to Medicine

This collection contains over 600 infographics with top diagnoses that are also aligned with USMLE Steps 1 and 2.   2020 edition.

NMS surgery casebook

The cases in this book represent how surgeons think and make decisions about clinical problems.  Includes practice questions for the USMLE Step 2 exam. 2022 edition.

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