Need assistance with a course, study strategies or board exam preparation? Support is available to help you succeed throughout all phases of the curriculum.
Phase 1 (Year 1 and 2)
- Contact your course director or instructor for specific content questions
- Canvas RoadMAP
- Lead advisor
Review your RoadMAP Canvas site, which includes:
- How to study for each course
- Review session schedules for exams and finals
- Additional course-specific study resources
Your lead advisor can help direct you to additional resources which may include:
- Tutoring services for academic coaching by peer tutors. Note: in order to meet with a tutor, you must meet with your lead advisor.
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD) for additional help in developing a study plan or help with managing challenging learning situations
- Mental Health Services for help in managing stress, anxiety and other ongoing concerns
- Disability Accommodations and Accessibility Resource Team director for help in applying for accommodations
IU School of Medicine students have a subscription to TrueLearn for additional learning resources.
USMLE STEP 1
- Canvas RoadMAP
- Lead advisor
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD)
- Available resources
Review your RoadMAP Canvas site, which includes:
- RoadMap Study Resources STEP 1 Page
- Announcements and recordings for the Step 1 Preparation series (sessions August – February)
IU School of Medicine students have a subscription to TrueLearn for additional learning resources. We also recommend using the test resources provided by the Library.
Your lead advisor can help direct you to additional resources which may include:
- Tutoring services for help in developing study skills. Note: in order to meet with a tutor, you must meet with your lead advisor
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD) for additional help in developing study plan or help with managing challenging learning situations
- Mental Health Services for help in managing stress, anxiety and other ongoing concerns
- Disability Accommodations and Accessibility Resource Team director for help in applying for accommodations
- Additional immersive study resources (see Step 1 Guide)
• Meet with learning strategist (Perry Monnin)
• Use the Roadmap Canvas site, where each course includes dedicated preparation resources
Phase 2: Clerkships
- Contact your course director or instructor for specific content questions
- Canvas RoadMAP
- Lead advisor
Start by reviewing your Canvas materials and connect with learning strategist (Perry Monnin)
Your lead advisor can help direct you to additional resources which may include:
- Tutoring services for help in developing study skills. Note: in order to meet with a tutor, you must meet with your lead advisor
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD) for additional help in developing study plan or help with managing challenging learning situations
- Mental Health Services for help in managing stress, anxiety and other ongoing concerns
- Disability Accommodations and Accessibility Resource Team director for help in applying for accommodations
USMLE STEP 2
- Canvas RoadMAP
- Lead advisor
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD)
Review your RoadMAP Canvas site, which includes:
- Canvas course materials – RoadMap Study Resources STEP 2 Page
- Announcements and recordings for the Step 2 Preparation Series (June and April)
IU School of Medicine students have a subscription to TrueLearn for additional learning resources. We also recommend using the test resources provided by the Library.
Your lead advisor can help direct you to additional resources which may include:
- Tutoring services for help in developing study skills. Note: in order to meet with a tutor, you must meet with your lead advisor
- Learning strategist (Perry Monnin) or director of student academic success (Althea Kaminske, PhD) for additional help in developing study plan or help with managing challenging learning situations
- Mental Health Services for help in managing stress, anxiety and other ongoing concerns
- Disability Accommodations and Accessibility Resource Team director for help in applying for accommodations
Remediation Support
- Contact your course director or instructor for specific content questions
- Canvas RoadMAP
- Lead advisor
Review your RoadMAP Canvas site, which includes:
- How to study for each course
- Review session schedules for exams and finals
- Additional course-specific study resources
Still have questions?
Talk with your lead advisor for additional guidance and support.