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Ace Your Shelf Exam

Written by Amar Mandalia, MD | Mar 7, 2026 7:45:28 PM

What's In the Guidebook?

  • Introduction to Shelf Exams – Understand the importance of shelf exams in your medical education journey and how they fit into the broader medical licensing exams.

  • Shelf Exam Options – Detailed breakdowns of the core specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry, and more.

  • Study Strategies for Each Specialty – Learn how to create an effective study plan tailored to each exam, focusing on high-yield topics and active learning.

  • Top Shelf Exam Resources – We highlight the best practice resources, including UWorld, OnlineMedEd, and NBME practice exams.

  • Test Day Tips – Practical advice to help you stay calm, focused, and prepared for exam day.

  • Maximizing Clinical Learning – Use your rotation experience to reinforce the knowledge you’ll need to succeed on your exams and in patient care.