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What are the NBME Clinical Science Subject Exams?

Clinical Science Subject Exams are commonly used to evaluate third-year medical students' knowledge at the conclusion of a clerkship. Also referred to as “shelf exams,” they are given in the following specialties, in addition to Medicine and Ambulatory Care:

What are the NBME Advanced Clinical Science Subject Exams?

Instructors often utilize the Advanced Clinical Science Subject Exams to evaluate the knowledge of fourth-year medical students in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine.

What is the format of the NBME Shelf Exams?

NBME Subject Exams are computer based and can be taken at your school or at a testing center. These exams usually consist of 110 questions, and students have 2 hours and 45 minutes to finish them.

The passing score for the NBME Shelf Exams varies by school and subject but typically ranges from 60 to 70.

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Looking for more information on how to prep for the NBME Shelf exams? Take a look at some of the posts found in the Medical School category of our blog. You’ll find helpful NBME information, test taking tips, and other ways to study for your Shelf exam.