Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) &
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
NBME USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Examination): USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3
NBME CBSSA & NBME CBSE Comprehensive Basic
Science Self- Assessment and Examination
Course Title and Number: NBME CBSSA, NBME CBSE, and NBME
USMLE Exam
Exam Title: NBME
Exam Date: Exam 2025- 2026
Instructor: ____ [Insert Instructor’s Name] _______
Student Name: ___ [Insert Student’s Name] _____
Student ID: ____ [Insert Student ID] _____________
Examination
Time: - ____ Hours: ___ Minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
5. Please answer each question below and click Submit when you
have completed the Exam.
6. This test has a time limit, The test will save and submit
automatically when the time expires
7. This is Exam which will assess your knowledge on the course
Learning Resources.
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USMLE Step 2 CK Preparation Guide MD Class of 2025-
2026 USMLE United States Medical Licensing
Examination Review Questions and Answers | 100%
Pass Guaranteed | Graded A+ |
2025- 2026
NBME USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Examination)
USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), Step 2
CS (Clinical Skills - discontinued), & Step 3
NBME CBSSA & NBME CBSE Comprehensive Basic
Science Self- Assessment and Examination
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
Read All Instructions Carefully and Answer All the Questions
Correctly Good Luck: -
,Step 2 CK Preparation Guide
MD Class of 2025
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
2
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................3
PREPARING FOR STEP 2 CK.......................................................................4
EXAM STRUCTURE..................................................................................4
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS...........................................................5
CONTENT REVIEW...................................................................................5
Access Medicine................................................................................................... 5
AMBOSS................................................................................................................ 6
Anki Flashcards..................................................................................................... 6
Boards and Beyond.............................................................................................. 6
Divine Intervention Podcast.................................................................................. 6
Dr. High Yield........................................................................................................ 7
Emma Holliday Videos......................................................................................... 7
First Aid for the USMLE 2 CK................................................................................ 8
Kaplan................................................................................................................... 8
Pathoma............................................................................................................... 8
Sketchymedical..................................................................................................... 8
QUESTION BANKS (QBanks).....................................................................8
AMBOSS................................................................................................................ 9
BoardVitals........................................................................................................... 9
Kaplan................................................................................................................... 9
USMLE-Rx............................................................................................................. 9
UWorld.................................................................................................................. 9
BUILDING YOUR EXAMINATION ENDURANCE.............................................10
Step 2 Considerations......................................................................................... 11
The weight of your Step 2 score..........................................................................11
Practice test quantity and timing........................................................................11
Step 2 CK is a test of endurance.........................................................................11
Practice environment.......................................................................................... 12
STUDY SCHEDULES + FINDING BALANCE AMID THE STRESS.......................12
Study schedules.................................................................................................. 12
Ordering topics................................................................................................... 12
Balancing time on subjects.................................................................................12
Follow your energy flow..................................................................................... 13
Focus on mental well-being................................................................................ 13
Study environment.............................................................................................. 13
Silence your cell phone....................................................................................... 13
Do not be an island............................................................................................. 13
Study partners.................................................................................................... 13
Time off from studying........................................................................................ 13
Comparing self to others.................................................................................... 13
Step 2 CK Scheduling Permit.............................................................................. 13
Additional study time. Avoid the urge to push back the test date.....................14
Reach out to your Emory School of Medicine Resources...................................14
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......................................................14
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
3
INTRODUCTION
As you begin to study in earnest for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK)
Exam, choosing the right approach to your studies is important to your
success.
Herein are resources and ways of framing your Step 2 studies. Ideally, you will start
early with question banks during clinical rotations, but setting up a plan that works
for you and adapts between clerkships is not always simple, as time and energy
can be limited.
This brief guide is meant to provide an outline, suggested strategies, and
answers to frequently asked questions about studying for Step 2 CK. While you
should seek out advice from others, you know yourself better than anyone.
Devise a study plan that works best for you. The Center for Holistic Student
Success is here to help.
This guide is organized according to three basic areas to improve Step 2
performance:
Content review through targeted, interleaving of subjects in a strategic
manner.
Question Strategy through analysis of not only what you miss, but why you
miss it.
Exam Endurance through practice and simulated testing environments.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I had a dramatically better performance on Step 2 than my Step 1 (using
my NBME diagnostics). I attribute that to changing my study style to
incorporate all the new resources and technology out there.”
“For Step 2, I think the crucial determinate is space repetition throughout
the whole M3 year. That could look like a Master Anki deck, or it could look
like structured sessions that repeat concepts from previous rotation; but that
is the key to building retention and what the majority of my dedicated was
focused on.”
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
4
PREPARING FOR STEP 2 CK
Multiple references are listed below; however, it is important to limit the
number of resources you use to 2-3. Additional resources quickly become
overwhelming and can contribute to anxiety and lack of focus. We also know
there are less Step 2 resources available than there are for Step 1. As such,
choosing the best resources for you is important. As you review the following
resource options, we have included advice from fellow Emory School of
Medicine students to help guide your study strategy formulation.
EXAM STRUCTURE
Step 2 CK is a one-day examination divided into eight 60-minute blocks and
administered in one 9-hour testing session. The number of questions per block
never exceeds 40. The total number of exam questions will not exceed 318.
For students with testing accommodations with extra time, the exam will be
split into two days.
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. Step
2 CK ensures that due attention is devoted to principles of clinical sciences and basic
patient-centered skills that provide the foundation for the safe and competent
practice of medicine under supervision (USMLE, 2022).
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
5
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are applying for Step 2 accommodations, please reach out to Dr. Christen
Hairston () ASAP to begin the process. Dr. Hairston
can sign your Confirmation of Previous Accommodation form and assist you in
reviewing your essay and materials. For more information on USMLE Step 2 CK
accommodations, see USMLE accommodation website.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates applying for
Accommodations.
“Get your paperwork together earlier than you think you
need to!” “You will submit your request when you submit your
3-month time slot
request…however, you want your paperwork ready well ahead of this
because you might find out you need new neuropsychology or
psychoeducational testing, other road bumps, etc.”
“If you received accommodations for step 1, the process for renewal of the
accommodations is much easier and faster.”
“If you receive accommodations over two days, [it is possible] you will need to
call in directly to schedule your 2 dates to take the exam. The 2 days do not
CONTENT REVIEW
When approaching Step 2 CK studying, identify your areas of greatest strength
and weakness. For some clerkships, you may need to review intensive content;
for others, merely using Qbank review will help you recall and reinforce. For
those areas that require content review, the following section offers popular
resources.
This guide is not an endorsement of one product over another; nor should one believe that
the higher the price, the higher the quality. These are merely popular resources that have
helped students to see success, and we are providing them to guide you in your choices.
Pricing is provided in green.
Access Medicine
http://pid.emory.edu/chkns
FREE subscription through Emory Health Science Library
Access Medicine is not only a resource to over fifty medical texts, but it
also contains study tools with review questions, flashcards, and play
Showdown! Create an account to access the study tools which are located
under Study Tools tab. Emory has subscriptions for AccessSurgery,
AccessEmergencyMedicine, and AccessPhysiotherapy.
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
6
AMBOSS
https://www.amboss.com/us
$10.75/month billed yearly; $14.99/month billed monthly; Free 5-day trial
available
Includes content review using unlimited library access, Anki add-on and
smart study tools, as well as interactive medical imaging with overlays.
Includes “phrasionary, table quizzes, charts, radiological images with
overlays, videos, SmartZoom samples and other images that illustrate key
points on different topics” all on a digital platform.”
Anki Flashcards
https://apps.ankiweb.net/
Android version free; iOS version $25
Some students use flashcards extensively, and others never use them. For
those who benefit from flashcards (e.g., a quick review of material prior to
bedtime or first thing in the morning) this is a popular option—Zanki Step 2
CK is an option for Step 2, the flashcard version of First Aid.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I also want to specify that Anki is not as necessary for Step 2. Do it if you
like it, but do not feel like you need to force yourself to use it.”
“I also used the Anki AnKing deck for my missed UWorld questions. I would
unsuspend cards related to the information I would have needed to know to
have answered the question correctly. I didn’t spend more than 20 mins a
day on Anki cards.”
Boards and Beyond
https://www.boardsbeyond.com/
Subscriptions range from $24.00 for one week to $399.00 for 2 years.
Step 2 CK resource includes 260 videos, PDF copies of the slides and Qbank
of 1300 questions. Covers content review and Qbank with one subscription.
Divine Intervention Podcast
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/category/usmle-step-2-
ck/ Offered as a FREE Podcast
Focuses on high yield concepts. This podcast allows you to choose specific
topics to supplement learning deficits. Because it is a podcast, it can be
listened to during commutes, while running errands, or even during exercise.
FREE Crowd-Sourced transcripts of these podcasts have been written by
medical students such as yourselves and can be found online at the
Divine Intervention website:
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/notes/. The list of podcasts broken
down by subject is also found at this website.
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
7
Divine Intervention Step 1, 2, and/or 3 Test Taking Strategy Courses
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/
Multiple options are available at various prices.
Focuses on high yield concepts through an interactive class format via zoom.
He offers Step 1-3 courses, Step 2/3 and one for Step 1 only.
Dr. High Yield
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Asdp7ukEshW7sZgC27EtA/
videos FREE
High yield YouTube videos covering topics including IM, Peds, OBGYN,
Surgery and Psych. There are books you can purchase that go alongside
the videos or potentially find online crowd-sources written transcripts
for some of these videos.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“Absolutely listen to this series [Dr. High Yield] as a review the week
before your Step 2 CK exam, you will not regret it. He explains things
in a concise way and is now comparable with Emma Holiday on the
level of usefulness. You can choose to use these right before the
shelves as well as in the beginning of your dedicated as a high-yield
baseline.”
Emma Holliday Videos
https://willpeachmd.com/emma-holliday-
lectures FREE
Videos of physician Emma Holliday, MD who provides high yield videos
on certain Step 2 topics. This website also includes PDF slides and
even Anki cards if you find these useful for your learning style.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I strongly recommend Emma Holiday videos (underrated resource)
for reviewing the material before your shelves or before starting
dedicated. These are 2-hour interactive lectures going through all the
content you need to know for surgery, IM, pediatrics, and psych. If you
can just do one, do the IM one (My score went up 30 points just by
watching and studying the internal medicine one). Strongly
recommend if you consider yourself a big picture person and would
like a good baseline before diving into detailed questions (which are
great but they def give you a fragmented understanding of the
material).”
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
8
First Aid for the USMLE 2 CK
(Book)
Approximately $25 to rent; $40-$65 to buy; available used starting at $10.
The book is separated into three sections:
Section 1: Guide to Efficient Exam
Preparation Section 2: Database of
High-Yield Facts Section 3: Top-Rated
Review Resources
Kaplan
https://www.kaptest.com/usmle
Prep Course on Demand $1199; Live Online $3999; New York In-Center
$7499
Options videos, quizzes, “warm-up and post-test questions,” 2 simulated
exams and accompanying lecture notes. See Qbanks below for additional
Kaplan Step 2 CK offerings.
Pathoma
http://www.pathoma.com/
PathomaFree version is free and does not include the textbook or all
videos. PathomaPro starts at $84.95 and offers the textbook, and 3-, 12-, or
21-month subscriptions to videos for every chapter of the book.
While Pathoma offers a Step 1 review, they do not offer a formal Step 2
CK review. This resource covers high-yield pathology information for all
organ systems in shorter videos. For those who prefer, reading the
Pathoma textbook may be faster than reviewing the videos. The textbook
has many color images like those on Step 1 and 2. Often considered an
essential resource.
Sketchymedical
https://sketchymedical.com/
$299.99 for 6 months; $399.99 for 12 months; $599.99 for 24 months
A visual mnemonic series for microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
Sketchy “helps you create a memory palace by associating medical topics
with memorable visual elements.”
QUESTION BANKS (QBanks)
As an advanced medical student, you are familiar with the value of question banks
to improve your test taking strategy. Recognizing effective Step 2 studying is both
an art and science, Qbanks are helpful in identifying areas of need for you as a
learner.
Working with the Center for Holistic Student Success, we seek to help students use
the tools below to refine their ability to: (1) identify what the question is asking, (2)
identify distractors,
3) work through the best possible answer, (4) choose it and (5) move on. The
following QBanks are popularly used for Step 2 CK.
Updated 10/19/2023
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
NBME USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Examination): USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3
NBME CBSSA & NBME CBSE Comprehensive Basic
Science Self- Assessment and Examination
Course Title and Number: NBME CBSSA, NBME CBSE, and NBME
USMLE Exam
Exam Title: NBME
Exam Date: Exam 2025- 2026
Instructor: ____ [Insert Instructor’s Name] _______
Student Name: ___ [Insert Student’s Name] _____
Student ID: ____ [Insert Student ID] _____________
Examination
Time: - ____ Hours: ___ Minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
5. Please answer each question below and click Submit when you
have completed the Exam.
6. This test has a time limit, The test will save and submit
automatically when the time expires
7. This is Exam which will assess your knowledge on the course
Learning Resources.
Good Luck……...!
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USMLE Step 2 CK Preparation Guide MD Class of 2025-
2026 USMLE United States Medical Licensing
Examination Review Questions and Answers | 100%
Pass Guaranteed | Graded A+ |
2025- 2026
NBME USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Examination)
USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), Step 2
CS (Clinical Skills - discontinued), & Step 3
NBME CBSSA & NBME CBSE Comprehensive Basic
Science Self- Assessment and Examination
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
Read All Instructions Carefully and Answer All the Questions
Correctly Good Luck: -
,Step 2 CK Preparation Guide
MD Class of 2025
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
2
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................3
PREPARING FOR STEP 2 CK.......................................................................4
EXAM STRUCTURE..................................................................................4
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS...........................................................5
CONTENT REVIEW...................................................................................5
Access Medicine................................................................................................... 5
AMBOSS................................................................................................................ 6
Anki Flashcards..................................................................................................... 6
Boards and Beyond.............................................................................................. 6
Divine Intervention Podcast.................................................................................. 6
Dr. High Yield........................................................................................................ 7
Emma Holliday Videos......................................................................................... 7
First Aid for the USMLE 2 CK................................................................................ 8
Kaplan................................................................................................................... 8
Pathoma............................................................................................................... 8
Sketchymedical..................................................................................................... 8
QUESTION BANKS (QBanks).....................................................................8
AMBOSS................................................................................................................ 9
BoardVitals........................................................................................................... 9
Kaplan................................................................................................................... 9
USMLE-Rx............................................................................................................. 9
UWorld.................................................................................................................. 9
BUILDING YOUR EXAMINATION ENDURANCE.............................................10
Step 2 Considerations......................................................................................... 11
The weight of your Step 2 score..........................................................................11
Practice test quantity and timing........................................................................11
Step 2 CK is a test of endurance.........................................................................11
Practice environment.......................................................................................... 12
STUDY SCHEDULES + FINDING BALANCE AMID THE STRESS.......................12
Study schedules.................................................................................................. 12
Ordering topics................................................................................................... 12
Balancing time on subjects.................................................................................12
Follow your energy flow..................................................................................... 13
Focus on mental well-being................................................................................ 13
Study environment.............................................................................................. 13
Silence your cell phone....................................................................................... 13
Do not be an island............................................................................................. 13
Study partners.................................................................................................... 13
Time off from studying........................................................................................ 13
Comparing self to others.................................................................................... 13
Step 2 CK Scheduling Permit.............................................................................. 13
Additional study time. Avoid the urge to push back the test date.....................14
Reach out to your Emory School of Medicine Resources...................................14
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......................................................14
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
3
INTRODUCTION
As you begin to study in earnest for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK)
Exam, choosing the right approach to your studies is important to your
success.
Herein are resources and ways of framing your Step 2 studies. Ideally, you will start
early with question banks during clinical rotations, but setting up a plan that works
for you and adapts between clerkships is not always simple, as time and energy
can be limited.
This brief guide is meant to provide an outline, suggested strategies, and
answers to frequently asked questions about studying for Step 2 CK. While you
should seek out advice from others, you know yourself better than anyone.
Devise a study plan that works best for you. The Center for Holistic Student
Success is here to help.
This guide is organized according to three basic areas to improve Step 2
performance:
Content review through targeted, interleaving of subjects in a strategic
manner.
Question Strategy through analysis of not only what you miss, but why you
miss it.
Exam Endurance through practice and simulated testing environments.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I had a dramatically better performance on Step 2 than my Step 1 (using
my NBME diagnostics). I attribute that to changing my study style to
incorporate all the new resources and technology out there.”
“For Step 2, I think the crucial determinate is space repetition throughout
the whole M3 year. That could look like a Master Anki deck, or it could look
like structured sessions that repeat concepts from previous rotation; but that
is the key to building retention and what the majority of my dedicated was
focused on.”
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
4
PREPARING FOR STEP 2 CK
Multiple references are listed below; however, it is important to limit the
number of resources you use to 2-3. Additional resources quickly become
overwhelming and can contribute to anxiety and lack of focus. We also know
there are less Step 2 resources available than there are for Step 1. As such,
choosing the best resources for you is important. As you review the following
resource options, we have included advice from fellow Emory School of
Medicine students to help guide your study strategy formulation.
EXAM STRUCTURE
Step 2 CK is a one-day examination divided into eight 60-minute blocks and
administered in one 9-hour testing session. The number of questions per block
never exceeds 40. The total number of exam questions will not exceed 318.
For students with testing accommodations with extra time, the exam will be
split into two days.
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. Step
2 CK ensures that due attention is devoted to principles of clinical sciences and basic
patient-centered skills that provide the foundation for the safe and competent
practice of medicine under supervision (USMLE, 2022).
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
5
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are applying for Step 2 accommodations, please reach out to Dr. Christen
Hairston () ASAP to begin the process. Dr. Hairston
can sign your Confirmation of Previous Accommodation form and assist you in
reviewing your essay and materials. For more information on USMLE Step 2 CK
accommodations, see USMLE accommodation website.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates applying for
Accommodations.
“Get your paperwork together earlier than you think you
need to!” “You will submit your request when you submit your
3-month time slot
request…however, you want your paperwork ready well ahead of this
because you might find out you need new neuropsychology or
psychoeducational testing, other road bumps, etc.”
“If you received accommodations for step 1, the process for renewal of the
accommodations is much easier and faster.”
“If you receive accommodations over two days, [it is possible] you will need to
call in directly to schedule your 2 dates to take the exam. The 2 days do not
CONTENT REVIEW
When approaching Step 2 CK studying, identify your areas of greatest strength
and weakness. For some clerkships, you may need to review intensive content;
for others, merely using Qbank review will help you recall and reinforce. For
those areas that require content review, the following section offers popular
resources.
This guide is not an endorsement of one product over another; nor should one believe that
the higher the price, the higher the quality. These are merely popular resources that have
helped students to see success, and we are providing them to guide you in your choices.
Pricing is provided in green.
Access Medicine
http://pid.emory.edu/chkns
FREE subscription through Emory Health Science Library
Access Medicine is not only a resource to over fifty medical texts, but it
also contains study tools with review questions, flashcards, and play
Showdown! Create an account to access the study tools which are located
under Study Tools tab. Emory has subscriptions for AccessSurgery,
AccessEmergencyMedicine, and AccessPhysiotherapy.
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
6
AMBOSS
https://www.amboss.com/us
$10.75/month billed yearly; $14.99/month billed monthly; Free 5-day trial
available
Includes content review using unlimited library access, Anki add-on and
smart study tools, as well as interactive medical imaging with overlays.
Includes “phrasionary, table quizzes, charts, radiological images with
overlays, videos, SmartZoom samples and other images that illustrate key
points on different topics” all on a digital platform.”
Anki Flashcards
https://apps.ankiweb.net/
Android version free; iOS version $25
Some students use flashcards extensively, and others never use them. For
those who benefit from flashcards (e.g., a quick review of material prior to
bedtime or first thing in the morning) this is a popular option—Zanki Step 2
CK is an option for Step 2, the flashcard version of First Aid.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I also want to specify that Anki is not as necessary for Step 2. Do it if you
like it, but do not feel like you need to force yourself to use it.”
“I also used the Anki AnKing deck for my missed UWorld questions. I would
unsuspend cards related to the information I would have needed to know to
have answered the question correctly. I didn’t spend more than 20 mins a
day on Anki cards.”
Boards and Beyond
https://www.boardsbeyond.com/
Subscriptions range from $24.00 for one week to $399.00 for 2 years.
Step 2 CK resource includes 260 videos, PDF copies of the slides and Qbank
of 1300 questions. Covers content review and Qbank with one subscription.
Divine Intervention Podcast
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/category/usmle-step-2-
ck/ Offered as a FREE Podcast
Focuses on high yield concepts. This podcast allows you to choose specific
topics to supplement learning deficits. Because it is a podcast, it can be
listened to during commutes, while running errands, or even during exercise.
FREE Crowd-Sourced transcripts of these podcasts have been written by
medical students such as yourselves and can be found online at the
Divine Intervention website:
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/notes/. The list of podcasts broken
down by subject is also found at this website.
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
7
Divine Intervention Step 1, 2, and/or 3 Test Taking Strategy Courses
https://divineinterventionpodcasts.com/
Multiple options are available at various prices.
Focuses on high yield concepts through an interactive class format via zoom.
He offers Step 1-3 courses, Step 2/3 and one for Step 1 only.
Dr. High Yield
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Asdp7ukEshW7sZgC27EtA/
videos FREE
High yield YouTube videos covering topics including IM, Peds, OBGYN,
Surgery and Psych. There are books you can purchase that go alongside
the videos or potentially find online crowd-sources written transcripts
for some of these videos.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“Absolutely listen to this series [Dr. High Yield] as a review the week
before your Step 2 CK exam, you will not regret it. He explains things
in a concise way and is now comparable with Emma Holiday on the
level of usefulness. You can choose to use these right before the
shelves as well as in the beginning of your dedicated as a high-yield
baseline.”
Emma Holliday Videos
https://willpeachmd.com/emma-holliday-
lectures FREE
Videos of physician Emma Holliday, MD who provides high yield videos
on certain Step 2 topics. This website also includes PDF slides and
even Anki cards if you find these useful for your learning style.
Advice from Emory SOM classmates
“I strongly recommend Emma Holiday videos (underrated resource)
for reviewing the material before your shelves or before starting
dedicated. These are 2-hour interactive lectures going through all the
content you need to know for surgery, IM, pediatrics, and psych. If you
can just do one, do the IM one (My score went up 30 points just by
watching and studying the internal medicine one). Strongly
recommend if you consider yourself a big picture person and would
like a good baseline before diving into detailed questions (which are
great but they def give you a fragmented understanding of the
material).”
Updated 10/19/2023
, Step 2 CK Guide | Page
8
First Aid for the USMLE 2 CK
(Book)
Approximately $25 to rent; $40-$65 to buy; available used starting at $10.
The book is separated into three sections:
Section 1: Guide to Efficient Exam
Preparation Section 2: Database of
High-Yield Facts Section 3: Top-Rated
Review Resources
Kaplan
https://www.kaptest.com/usmle
Prep Course on Demand $1199; Live Online $3999; New York In-Center
$7499
Options videos, quizzes, “warm-up and post-test questions,” 2 simulated
exams and accompanying lecture notes. See Qbanks below for additional
Kaplan Step 2 CK offerings.
Pathoma
http://www.pathoma.com/
PathomaFree version is free and does not include the textbook or all
videos. PathomaPro starts at $84.95 and offers the textbook, and 3-, 12-, or
21-month subscriptions to videos for every chapter of the book.
While Pathoma offers a Step 1 review, they do not offer a formal Step 2
CK review. This resource covers high-yield pathology information for all
organ systems in shorter videos. For those who prefer, reading the
Pathoma textbook may be faster than reviewing the videos. The textbook
has many color images like those on Step 1 and 2. Often considered an
essential resource.
Sketchymedical
https://sketchymedical.com/
$299.99 for 6 months; $399.99 for 12 months; $599.99 for 24 months
A visual mnemonic series for microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
Sketchy “helps you create a memory palace by associating medical topics
with memorable visual elements.”
QUESTION BANKS (QBanks)
As an advanced medical student, you are familiar with the value of question banks
to improve your test taking strategy. Recognizing effective Step 2 studying is both
an art and science, Qbanks are helpful in identifying areas of need for you as a
learner.
Working with the Center for Holistic Student Success, we seek to help students use
the tools below to refine their ability to: (1) identify what the question is asking, (2)
identify distractors,
3) work through the best possible answer, (4) choose it and (5) move on. The
following QBanks are popularly used for Step 2 CK.
Updated 10/19/2023
