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USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Question Bank

One Qbank for Step 2 and Shelf Exam Test Prep

  • 4,100+ USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Practice Questions
  • Topics Mapped to the Step 2 CK and Shelf Exam Content Outlines
  • Written by Board-Certified Physicians
  • New! Free Access To 1 Mnemonic Video By Picmonic Daily
  • Performance Analytics & Real-Time National Benchmarking
  • Activate SmartBank When Ready
  • First-Time Pass Guarantee
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I utilized the TrueLearn Qbank to prepare for the CCSE and Step 2 CK exams. I believe it provided me with a solid way to test my knowledge base prior to continuing my review with out resources. I earned a very satisfactory score!

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I found the questions really detailed. Also, I loved the explanation with most of them having a mnemonic video.

The explanations are arguably just as important as the questions (if not more important), and I feel like TrueLearn did a great job with the explanations. One thing I really liked about the explanations was the TrueLearn Insight. The Bottom Line feature was useful also, as it summarized the explanation in one or two sentences.

Challenges medical students face when preparing for USMLE Step 2 CK and Shelf Exams

Struggle with competing priorities

A big challenge medical students face to prepare for USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Shelf Exams is competing priorities. Students struggle with ensuring they are studying the right materials at the most optimized time-frames while taking advantage of modern best-practices in learning science. With TrueLearn’s USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank, students can easily gauge and keep track of the content that needs the most improvement before exam day.

Leave insufficient time to prepare

One important piece of advice you may hear from doctors is that it is never too early to begin developing a daily study regimen. In doing so, students can optimize their time by setting aside even thirty minutes a day to tackle practice questions or review material to make the most impact. That is why we recommend leveraging your practice materials and question banks several months before your exam. This will allow you to most effectively retain the volume of information you’ll learn.

Fail to focus on weak areas of study

Many students use multiple question banks and complete several practice tests in the weeks or months leading up to the exam, resulting in confirmation of their current knowledge levels. Instead, students should immerse themselves in the right follow-up content to improve their weak points in the shortest time possible.

2023 Proven Outcomes

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74,015

Number of Learners

In 2023, 74,015 learners used our platform to help prepare for their exams.

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80,086,542

Number of Questions Taken

Learners took over 80 million questions within all our exam banks in 2023.

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19.7%

Performance Improvement

Learners improved their exam bank performance an average of 19.7% within 2022-2023.

TrueLearn SmartBank: Not Just Another Question Bank

TrueLearn’s USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Shelf Exam SmartBank is unlike any other. SmartBank has over 4,100+ practice questions (each with answers to improve your understanding), custom quizzes in the USMLE exam format, and performance metrics to predict how you’ll do on test day.

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Practice Questions

4,100+ USMLE-style practice questions written by high-performing physicians and reviewed by faculty with specific expertise to ensure the questions match the format of the USMLE content outline.

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High-Quality Explanations

Rich answer explanations, featuring tables, illustrations, clinical images, and test-taking tips that fundamentally improve your understanding. We make it easy for you to see what you missed, understand why incorrect answers were wrong, and why the correct answer was the best choice.

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Custom Quizzes

Create customized quizzes in either Step 2 CK or NBME shelf exam mode. With questions around topics where you score low in a computer-simulated environment with questions written in the same style you will encounter on test day.

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Performance Dashboard

TrueLearn’s performance dashboard provides informative metrics on strengths and weaknesses in real-time, including category performance and benchmarking – quickly see where you stand compared to peers across the nation.  

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Exam Prep Just Got Smarter

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Think you need a little extra study time around specific content? Narrow down questions by certain keywords to create customized quizzes around those topics. Quickly create a focused test to further your knowledge of any weak areas of study!

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TrueLearn’s platform is enhanced with all of the features to help you reach your goals in medicine. With detailed score and percentile insights and real-time national average comparisons, you will know exactly where you stand amongst your peers.

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Every day counts towards your studies. With text reminders of key topics sent directly to your phone, you can continue to re-expose yourself to key learning points on missed questions even on clinically busy days. These key insights are sent at specific intervals to enhance learning and long-term retention.

Keep Testing Yourself. Taking practice test is one of the most impactful ways to learn

Take a deep dive into your specific individual testing habits and behaviors, seeing your average time per question and more with the SmartTips tool.

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After reviewing your weaknesses and personalized performance, set your goal percentile and begin tracking your progress to help you achieve your highest level of success come exam day!

Backed By Science

Key principles of learning science we embed into our USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank to give you an advantage.

 

Retrieval Practice

Did you know that deliberately recalling information is more effective for long-term retention than other study methods? When testing using Timed mode in TrueLearn’s USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank, you can enhance your time management skills while improving your testing stamina!

Spaced Repetition

Reduce the forgetting curve when you incorporate spaced repetition into your learning! Make difficult concepts easier to remember by studying a topic in systematic intervals. Use TrueLearn’s graphs to track your performance and see how you improve from spaced repetition.

Testing Effect

Studies have shown that simulating the testing experience helped to increase learning and decrease testing anxieties. TrueLearn’s board style questions, testing interface, and timed environment will get you one step closer to feeling comfortable on test day.

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  • 4,100+ USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Practice Questions
  • Mapped to the Step 2 CK and Shelf Exam Content Outlines
  • Written by Board-Certified Physicians
  • Performance Analytics & Real-Time National Benchmarking
  • Activate SmartBank When Ready
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  • 4,100+ USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Practice Questions
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  • Activate SmartBank When Ready
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  • 4,100+ USMLE Step 2 CK and NBME Practice Questions
  • Mapped to the Step 2 CK and Shelf Exam Content Outlines
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  • Performance Analytics & Real-Time National Benchmarking
  • Activate SmartBank When Ready
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  • Performance Analytics & Real-Time National Benchmarking
  • Activate SmartBank When Ready
  • Pass Guarantee    
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  • Memorable 2-3 Minute Videos Covering 1,800+ Topics Featuring 21K+ High-Yield Facts
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  • Everything that is Included in USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank
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  • Memorable 2-3 Minute Videos Covering 1,800+ Topics Featuring 21K+ High-Yield Facts
  • Proven to Increase Exam Scores by 50% and Boost Retention by 331%
  • Daily Quizzes Featuring Spaced Repetition
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  • Used by Over 1,360,000 Students All Over the World
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  • Everything that is Included in USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank
  • TrueLearn Explanations are Mapped to the Most Relevant Picmonics
  • Picmonic Add-On Includes: (Access for 180 Days)
  • Memorable 2-3 Minute Videos Covering 1,800+ Topics Featuring 21K+ High-Yield Facts
  • Proven to Increase Exam Scores by 50% and Boost Retention by 331%
  • Daily Quizzes Featuring Spaced Repetition
  • Access through the TrueLearn Platform, Picmonic.com, or the Picmonic Mobile App
  • Used by Over 1,360,000 Students All Over the World
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  • Everything that is Included in USMLE Step 2 CK/Shelf SmartBank
  • TrueLearn Explanations are Mapped to the Most Relevant Picmonics
  • Picmonic Add-On Includes: (Access for 365 Days)
  • Memorable 2-3 Minute Videos Covering 1,800+ Topics Featuring 21K+ High-Yield Facts
  • Proven to Increase Exam Scores by 50% and Boost Retention by 331%
  • Daily Quizzes Featuring Spaced Repetition
  • Access through the TrueLearn Platform, Picmonic.com, or the Picmonic Mobile App
  • Used by Over 1,360,000 Students All Over the World
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