OSLAA strongly encourages students to utilize all GUSOM faculty resources– course syllabus, learning objectives, powerpoint presentations, self-assessments, and other resources on course canvas sites– as your primary learning resources. The goal of each student is to actively engage faculty resources and didactic learning experiences to master basic science principles that will be essential to your clinical clerkships and ultimately your career as a practicing physician.
The learning materials provided by education resource partners listed on this information page are supplemental resources to your education. We also strongly encourage students to avail themselves of free resources for basic science, clerkships, Step 1, and Step 2 CK through the Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML).
OSLAA does not endorse any specific educational resource partners. The below pages show resources used by GUSOM students and OSLAA welcomes additional resources recommendations. Please keep in mind that the list of resources below is not meant to be all-inclusive and might not be up to date as these resources change frequently.
Please note that educational vendors noted in our email communication and here on our website resource page unfortunately will not offer institutional licenses through DML. Consequently, our DML Leadership is not able to offer these software products through the DML Medical Students Resource Guide.
If you’d like to speak further about which learning resource might be right for you, meet with an OSLAA learning specialist for advice to create an individual learning plan. You can request a learning consultation by following the instructions at this link.
Free Learning Resources Provided by DML
For questions regarding resources at DML, we encourage you to reach out to DML Staff through the chat inbox feature.
Other Learning Resources, External Educational Vendors
Please note that educational vendors noted in our email communication and here on our website resource page unfortunately will not offer institutional licenses through DML. Consequently, our DML Leadership is not able to offer these software products through the DML Medical Students Resource Guide.
Firecracker: First Aid Equivalent Topic Summaries, Practice Questions, Image/Illustrations, Practice Exams
Anki: Free synchronization service to keep cards in sync across multiple devices, Ability to embed audio clips, images, videos and scientific markup on cards
Kaplan: Question bank, Video lectures, Practice exams
PASS: Course book, Video access, Practice questions, Tutoring and NBME consultations
The Institute of Medical Boards (IOMB): In-Person course located in Kansas City or Las Vegas, Active learning focus, One on One test taking skills, Student wellness focus
Achievable: Includes a quiz bank of 1,400+ review questions, Mobile platform available
Crush Step 1: Up-to-date coverage of all the material tested on the exam, Review questions for each chapter test and Test prep strategies included
Step Up to Step 1: Complete coverage of high-yield topics, Clinical Vignettes
First Aid: 1300+ topics with mnemonics, Rapid review questions, 1200+ images
Kaplan Medical: USMLE Step 1 Notes 2021: 2000 pages covering all step 1 displinces, full color diagrams and charts, chapter summary guides, HY summary boxes for efficient study
Kaplan: Question bank, Video lectures, Practice exams
PASS: Course book, Video access, Practice questions, Tutoring and NBME consultations
The Institute of Medical Boards (IOMB): In-Person course located in Kansas City or Las Vegas, Active learning focus, One on One test taking skills, Student wellness focus
Combank/TrueLearn: 2000+ practice questions, Diagnostic test with TruLearn
