Academic Support Programs

USMLE Study Program

Once students complete the first half of our medical curriculum and prior to starting the clerkships, they take  the United States Medical Licensure Exam (USMLE) Step One, a comprehensive test of their medical knowledge.  A study program has been instituted to help students prepare for this national licensing examination and employs peer tutorial groups to review and discuss exam items from both published preparation books and Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty.  Early in their fourth year, students take the USMLE Step II and Step II Clinical Skills exams and undergo a careful assessment of clinical skills to determine individualized fourth-year rotations. 

Study Skills Support

Students who need to improve their learning ability are supported by a special, individualized program designed to help them improve skills such as time management, note taking, organization, and test taking. More information is published in the Student Policy Guide.

Tutoring Services

Support in mastering subject matter of the freshman year is provided by an extensive peer tutorial system, which is available without charge to all students. Additional information about advisors and tutors is included in the Student Policy Guide.