
How to Prepare for Shelf Exams—2025 Guide
Learn how to prepare for medical school shelf exams. We break down when they take place, how to best prepare, and key test day strategies.
Learn how to prepare for medical school shelf exams. We break down when they take place, how to best prepare, and key test day strategies.
Whether a bad clinical rotation is due to your own lack of effort or circumstances beyond your control, this post will provide you with the
Learn what clinical rotations are required, how to order them, and how to make the most out of each medical school clerkship.
Learn about the surgery clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.
Learn about the psychiatry clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.
Learn about the OB/GYN clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.
What are clinical rotations? Let’s discuss what happens during rotations, including what to expect, when they occur, and what core rotations are covered.
Get direct advice from a student who was just where you are now, including tips, strategies, and wisdom you’ll be glad you heard before starting rotations.
Learn about the pediatrics clerkship, including when to place this rotation, how to succeed at the Shelf exam, and the pros and cons of pursuing this specialty.
Learn about the internal medicine clerkship, including when to place this rotation, rotation advice, resources, Shelf exam strategies, and more.