Research Guides: MS3 Clerkships: Information Resources: MS3 Clerkships

Welcome

Welcome to the MS3 Clerkships Research Guide!

For each of the six 3rd year clerkships, you'll find information resources to support your education and patient care. For each clerkship, you will see

Core Titles - the best resources for education and study.
Shelf prep materials - books and question banks to prepare for the shelf exam
Core Databases - the top 2-3 full-text resources for your searches.
Apps - apps for your phone or iPad so you can access information 24/7.
Clerkship contacts - clerkship director and coordinator

Good luck!

Shelf Prep Materials

The following sources are licensed by Himmelfarb Library and free to our affiliates

BoardVitals: Shelf Exam
Features include timed exam conditions, individualized study recommendations, and exam study tips. Instructions: Access BoardVitals and then create personal account using your @gwu.edu email address. To register for an account from off-campus locations, activate the GW VPN prior to accessing the account creation page.
Exam Master
Question banks to support study for USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 exams. Users can create custom exams for study or take practice exams to simulate the timing, blocks, and questions for a realistic exam experience.
Access: available from on-campus locations and via VPN from off-campus locations. Create free personal account to access.

The following sources have been recommended by GW medical students and may require personal subscription

Amboss
NBME Self-Assessment
Web-based self-assessments to US and international medical students and graduates; practice shelf exams can purchased for $50.
UWorld Step 2 CK
Flashcards, self-assessments, question bank
Subscriptions for self-assessments, question banks, and biostatistics review for purchase

Find specific shelf prep materials on each clerkship tab.