Study guides & exam-prep resources
Practical, physician-informed guides to help you plan your prep — from board study timelines to the IMG route into US residency.
How to study for the ABIM boards: a 3-month plan
A practical, week-by-week framework for preparing for the ABIM Internal Medicine Certification exam, how to baseline, where to focus, and how to pace your question bank.
Shelf examsThe NBME shelf exam study timeline: what to do in your rotation
How to plan your shelf exam prep across a clinical clerkship, a week-by-week timeline for building knowledge and finishing strong on the NBME subject exam.
IMG pathwaysIMG to US residency: the ECFMG, USMLE and Match route explained
A plain-English overview of the path from international medical graduate to a US residency: ECFMG certification, the USMLE Steps, and the NRMP Match.
Board examsABFM Family Medicine certification: the complete guide to the exam and FMCLA
A complete guide to ABFM Family Medicine certification: the 300-question one-day exam, the FMCLA longitudinal option, scoring and how to prepare and pass.
Shelf examsInternal Medicine shelf exam: format, content and how to score high
A complete guide to the NBME Internal Medicine shelf exam: format, high-yield content, a study plan, and how it builds directly toward USMLE Step 2 CK.
Board examsABIM Internal Medicine certification: the complete guide to format and how to pass
A complete guide to the ABIM Internal Medicine Certification Exam: the ~240-question format, scoring, the LKA option for MOC, and how to prepare and pass.