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Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam Preparation
- 4,250+ Step 2 and shelf exam questions
- Based on real-life clinical scenarios
- Paired with in-depth, visual answer explanations
- Tested in an exam-like software interface
- Organized to track your performance by subject and system
Proven Step 2 Prep with Adaptable Shelf Exam Coverage
The UWorld Step 2 CK question bank is a comprehensive Step 2 and shelf exam resource built with the flexibility to assist students during rotations. As practicing doctors ourselves, we understand how useful an adaptable study aid can be during this stage of medical school. Join the over 90% of students who save time, excel on their exams, and prepare for residency with UWorld.
With Step 1 now a pass/fail exam, residencies are placing greater emphasis on students’ Step 2 CK exam results. As medical schools adjust to this change, it’s more important than ever for students to supplement their Step 2 prep with dedicated materials to improve their score.
Optimize Your Time with Our Step 2 Question Bank
Due to rotations, shelf exams, and other obligations, your Step 2 preparation will be more challenging to balance than Step 1.
To help, we organized our Step 2 QBank into “Shelf Review” and “Step 2 CK Review.”
Use “Shelf Review” as you begin each rotation to practice questions and review explanations that are directly related to your shelf subject. Because the content tested on your shelf exams is largely applicable to Step 2 CK, preparing in this order will keep you focused on your rotation while giving you a head start on Step 2.
Once you’ve completed your rotations and passed your shelf exams, you can turn your focus more exclusively to Step 2. Switch to “Step 2 Review” to practice with questions that reflect the latest USMLE Step 2 content outline. Please note that Step 2 questions answered in Shelf Review will already be marked as complete.
During both your shelf exam and Step 2 prep, read through our detailed explanations. Our experienced content authors walk through problem scenarios and outline why answer options are right or wrong. You can then transfer this high-yield content into custom flashcards with spaced-repetition technology and a personalized digital notebook for greater retention.
As you answer practice questions, you’ll be able to view personalized performance analytics to efficiently remediate weaknesses. Reports can be viewed for your entire Step 2 QBank, as well as by subject, system, and topic. You’ll also get access to peer performance data that will help you determine your exam readiness.
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Beyond Our Step 2 CK QBank
To fill in knowledge gaps and help you navigate this highly demanding period of medical school, we offer dedicated resources both within our Step 2 QBank and sold separately.
Step 2 Practice Exams
UWorld Step 2 self-assessments are modeled after the real exam to boost your confidence and prepare you for test day. They consist of four 60-minute blocks containing 40 unique multiple-choice questions each. Once completed, you can review:
- Thorough answer explanations with vivid illustrations and charts
- An analysis of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your relative ranking compared to other students
- An approximate 3-digit USMLE score based on historical UWorld data
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NEW! ReadyDecks™ & SmartCards
Reinforce key Step 2 clinical concepts by reviewing our ReadyDecks, 2k+ premade flashcards carefully curated by the same team that designed your QBank. This material features all new pathology, histopathology, clinical, and radiology images.
- Pair this high-yield content with custom SmartCards that you create in real-time as you progress through your QBank.
- Both ReadyDecks and SmartCards offer “Study” mode, which uses research-backed, spaced-repetition technology for enhanced retention.
Biostatistics Review
Understanding biostatistics and epidemiology is necessary to review research and the medical literature. These subjects are also tested on the USMLE, in-service exams, and board certification exams. Our review will help you:
- Efficiently learn important concepts and strengthen your fundamental knowledge
- Apply your knowledge in exam scenarios through basic and advanced vignettes
- Practice confidently with detailed, step-by-step calculations
- Increase your comprehension by integrating material from related questions
Prepare on the Go
Having the flexibility to study on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone is a major benefit when balancing rotations with shelf exam and Step 2 CK prep. That’s why we made our full Step 2 question bank and active-learning tools available through the UWorld Medical app. Simply download the app and log into your account to get started. All of your progress will automatically save and sync across devices to ensure a seamless study experience.
USMLE Step 2 CK QBank Pricing
Step 2 Institutional Pricing
We partner with academic programs to offer bulk pricing on our suite of medical exam prep solutions. We’ll work with you to create a package that fits your students’ needs and institution’s goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UWorld Step 2 question bank consists of over 4,300 USMLE Step 2 sample questions written by practicing physicians. This includes questions specific to your shelf exams. We regularly update our QBank to guarantee coverage of the full USMLE Step 2 syllabus.
Shelf or subject exams are a critical part of clinical rotations. Because many of their topics are also tested on Step 2 CK, our Step 2 question bank allows users to toggle between “Shelf Review” and “Step 2 Review.”
- Shelf Review categories: Ambulatory medicine, clinical neurology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery
Both testing modes organize content based on their respective exams. Due to their overlap, completing related questions in one mode will mark them as complete in the other. However, some shelf exam questions offer detail beyond what you need to know for Step 2 in order to meet common shelf exam requirements.
Whether or not you should reset your Step 2 CK QBank comes down to preference. Most students will complete a first pass of the QBank and then return to incorrect and omitted questions before considering a reset. If you do choose to reset your QBank, take into account how much time you have before your exam for additional practice and make sure to avoid burnout.
Given the volume of available questions, we suggest targeting specific sections you struggle with if you choose to utilize a reset. Also, remember that any questions you answered in “Shelf Review” will be marked as complete in “Step 2 Review,” so it might be worth revisiting those areas. If you’re short on time, it may be better to simply practice with your spaced-repetition flashcards and self-assessments.