It’s time for many students to start studying for board exams. Whether you are studying for Step 1, PANCE/PANRE, or another board exam, Himmelfarb Library has plenty of great resources to help you feel prepared and ready to ace your board exams!
PA Exam Prep
If you’re getting ready for PANCE exam, check out our PANCE resources in the Physician Assistants Guide. This guide includes study and review resources including the PANCE/PANRE Challenge: Quick Q&A Review and the LANGE Q&A Physician Assistant Examination books. The PA Exam Prep resource can help you prepare. Practice questions and a self-assessment are also available! Create a free personal account to access this great resource!
Exam Master
Exam Master uses question banks to prepare you for the USMLE Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, PANCE, and PANRE exams. Intended to simulate the experience of an actual board exam, Exam Master provides scoring feedback that helps you identify areas you need to focus on. Access is available from on-campus and via VPN from off-campus. Create a free personal account to access this great resource!
Case Files Collection
The Case Files Collection provides an interactive series of case scenarios that mimic real-life cases. Clinical cases, explanations, and quizzes will help you retain knowledge. Personalized functionality lets you track your progress through completed and unseen cases. Create a free MyAccess personal account using your @gwu.edu email address and start studying!
Step 1 Guide
If you're getting ready to take Step 1, our Board Preparation: USMLE Step 1 Guide is a great place to start! This guide is a one-stop shop for all things Step 1. You’ll find general information about Step 1 including a content outline, sample test questions, and a USMLE practice session. Study tools like Exam Master and Case Files Collection are also available from this guide. You’ll also find plenty of review books including First AID for the USMLE Step 1. Need to brush up on a specific topic? This guide has resources that can help you review topics including anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology, and more!
When it’s time for Step 2, check out our Step 2 Guide!
