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Taking both USMLE and COMLEX? What DO medical students must know

AMA member Victoria Gordon, DO, shares why she took both series of standardized exams, how she prepped and how to maximize your resident Match options.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Studying for the USMLE or COMLEX-USA tests

Get tips to succeed with the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) tests.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Top questions to help master life as a third-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the third year of training by offering insight on some common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Match Day countdown: What medical students must do to prepare

The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.

Preparing for Residency
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Pre-med frequently asked questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.

Preparing for Medical School
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What is the USMLE®?

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) is the exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Learn more.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Health Care Definitions
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USMLE scraps plan for shortened Step exams

Medical students’ objections to shortening some administrations of the USMLE resulted in a course reversal by the bodies overseeing the exams.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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Understand residency match slang with this glossary

The AMA is here to help you demystify the match terminology you may encounter as you prepare for Match Week. Learn more.

Preparing for Residency
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Medical students: Become an AMA member and get a free gift!

Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more. 

Personal Member Benefits & Discounts