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.
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)
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.