Tuesday, December 09, 2014

USMLE-Easy Provides UMHS Students with a New Q-Bank in Time for Final Exams

The USMLE- Easy Question Bank from McGraw Hill has now been added to the growing list of online library resources that UMHS subscribes to for use by our faculty and students! 
 

USMLE-Easy provides powerful customization tools and more than 11,000 questions covering all the disciplines and organ systems included on the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. USMLE Easy allows you to easily master concepts based on your individual strengths and weaknesses. You can prepare for the USMLE with a comprehensive personalized practice/ test prep experience. Your personalized dashboard displays your latest activities and scores allowing you to constantly track your progress, and easily resume your studying exactly where you left off. A Personal Study Plan feature is included which allows you to progress according to your customized study schedule. An individualized skill report provides a full analysis of your proficiency in every subject area tested by the USMLE. This enables you to focus your prep efforts, overcome problem areas, and utilize your study time more effectively. You can view your test results easily after completing each test and access detailed explanations for any question. You will also receive feedback statistics on your total test performance. Check your email for notification about your personal account and how to access the new USMLE-Easy sites.

Check it out and prepare for Finals ~ go to the Library Home Page and click on the link.

 


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Monday, October 17, 2011

New Rules for Retaking the USMLE

PLEASE NOTE: The USMLE program have made adjustments to their rules regarding the retaking of the USMLE. The following is a quick overview of the changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2012.
"Starting January 1, 2012, examinees will be limited in the amount of times they can retake the USMLE within a calendar year. The following rules will apply to applications submitted before this date.

Examinees will be limited to:
4 attempts within a 12 month period for USMLE Step 1, 2 CK and 3.
3 attempts within a 12 month period for Step 2 CS.

For applications submitted on or after January 1, 2012, examinees will be limited to:
3 attempts within a 12 month period.
A 4th attempt must be at least 12 months after the first attempt and at least 6 months after the most recent attempt.

Examinees should take into consideration that their eligibility periods may be adjusted as necessary to fulfill these rules."
[extracted from AMSA's Test Prep Corner]

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