Official USMLE Resources--Step2 Clinical Knowledge (CK)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination - Step 2 CKThe official website of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
- USMLE Practice Materials for Step 2 CKIncludes general test information and sample questions.
- National Board of Medical Examiners"The NBME develops and manages the USMLE."
UIC Subscription Resources
Access Medicine Offers:
Access to textbooks that can assist with studying for your USMLE tests.
To use the testing features of AccessMedicine, you will need to create a My AccessMedicine account if you do not already have one.
- Access Suite TutorialThis tutorial, created by the UIC Library, shows you how to create a My Access account and introduces some of the best study features.
- Connect to Access MedicineOff-campus users will be asked for your netid and password.
Osmosis Offers:
Videos, flashcards, q-banks, and more.
- Log In to OsmosisUse your UIC e-mail account to access College of Medicine content.
USMLE Step 2 CK Review Titles
Step 2 CK review titles are available in print on Open Reserves and Electronically. Open Reserve items may be checked out for one week. A few titles are also available at the circulation desk.
Popular series include:
- Appleton & Lange
- Blackwell
- BRS
- Case Files
- First Aid
- High-Yield
- PreTest
- Rapid Review
Find these and more titles by searching the UIC Catalog or checking at the circulation desk.
Step 2 CK Advice from Med Schools & Health Science Libraries
The following links contain information from other universities and health science libraries:
- Indiana University School of MedicineStep 2 CK and CS tips from upperclassmen
- Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical CollegeAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Guide to USMLE Step 2: Clinical Knowledge
Step 2 CK Apps
- USMLE Step 2 CK Cards LiteA free trial with a 'few' flashcards. The full version with over 3,000 cards can be purchased for $19.99.
- Cram FighterFree trial offers a study scheduler.
Use website or apps for iOS and Android.
Sync your entire study schedule to Google Calendar.
Question Banks Available for Purchase
- UWorld USMLE Step 2 CK2200+ questions.
- Kaplan Step 2 CKOver 2000 questions.
- USMLE Rx - Step 2 CK QmaxOver 2100 USMLE-style questions.
Forums and 'Unofficial' Sites
Many blogs, discussion forums, and 'unofficial' websites exist for students preparing for boards. These types of resources can provide useful tips for studying but should be viewed with a critical eye. Specifically, blogs and forums represent personal accounts which can be useful and reassuring; however, we advise that you use caution when visiting them. The Library of the Health Sciences - Peoria does not monitor or endorse any of these resources.
- Doctors In Training BlogUpdated advice and resources for medical students and professionals at all levels of training.
- How I Raised My USLME Score Step 1 to Step 2One student's account of study success
- Student Doctor Network - USMLE Step 2 ForumThis is a forum for students taking the USMLE Step 2 exams from the Student Doctor Network which is a non-profit organization. Question quality varies.
- usmle.net - Step 2 CK ForumFrom Dr. Andreas Carl, who writes "USMLE Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple".
This site includes a discussion forum for students taking the USMLE Step 2 CK. Question content varies, but Dr. Carl does answer some questions with advice on successful study methods.