Shelf Exams News and Information
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Shelf Exams are divided into various categories focusing on a specific practice area. Our test prep resources make it easier to comprehend the materials you'll need to know to pass your exam. Simply subscribe after you've signed up for one of our affordable packages and you'll be fully prepared to pass your exam. We also offer study tips to further assist with your preparation efforts. Our Shelf Exam resources cover the following categories:
- Neurology
- OBGYN
- Family medicine
- Pediatrics
- Internal medicine
- Surgery
- Psychiatry

By Guest Writer: Andrew T. Colucci, MD (Harvard)
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Subject Exams, or “shelf exams” as they are co [...]

The Emergency Medicine Shelf Exam, also known as the Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical exam, is designed to evaluate your performance at the en [...]

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The Pediatric Shelf Exam is generally considered to be a bit easier than the rest of the shelf exams you will face. There are great prep resources [...]

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Urinary Incontinence
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