Medical students often inquire as to when they should begin preparing for COMLEX levels 2 and 3. We always recommend preparing early for these exams. Because you are busy on rotations it is difficult to find blocked time to study for these exams. Often, you are only given one or two days off-service to take the exam. Therefore, you must prepare early and steadily. We recommend that you beginstudying two to three months prior to your exam. By far, the best way to prepare is to learn from the patients you see during your clinical clerkships. If you encounter a patient with specific diagnosis, read about it that night and come up with a differential and treatment plan. Ask yourself questions like…What study is diagnostic? What medications should be started acutely vs. long term? Who should I consult on the case? If you can be diligent in thisregard, you will have no problem on test day.

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