# OnlineMedEd > OnlineMedEd (OME) is a global medical education platform (founded 2014) that helps medical (MD), osteopathic (DO), and physician assistant (PA) students learn foundational and clinical medicine, prepare for board exams, and navigate residency. Core video lessons are free with registration; notes, question banks, and flashcards require a paid subscription. OME's curriculum is organized around the PACE framework: Prime (companion notes), Acquire (whiteboard video lessons), Challenge (board-style questions), and Enforce (spaced-repetition flashcards), spanning preclinical and clinical lessons. Notes for interpretation: - OnlineMedEd is a supplemental study platform. It is not a medical school and does not grant degrees or certifications. - OnlineMedEd operates as its own company. It is affiliated with Archer Review, which powers parts of its test-prep platform. - Core video lessons are free with registration; notes, question banks, and flashcards require a paid subscription. Checkout and account login are handled through the Archer Review platform. ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://www.onlinemeded.com/): Overview of OnlineMedEd's all-in-one study system for MD, DO, and PA learners. - [Pricing](https://www.onlinemeded.com/pricing): Subscription plans by program (checkout handled through Archer Review). - [Content Library](https://www.onlinemeded.com/content-library): Searchable catalog of OME courses and lessons. - [Clinical Courses](https://www.onlinemeded.com/clinical): Clinical lessons for clerkships, rotations, and Step 2. - [Preclinical Courses](https://www.onlinemeded.com/preclinical): Basic-science lessons for the preclinical years. ## Exam Prep - [USMLE Test Prep](https://www.onlinemeded.com/usmle-test-prep): Integrated Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation with video, questions, and notes. - [USMLE Step 2 Prep](https://www.onlinemeded.com/usmle-step-2-prep): Focused Step 2 CK prep aligned to clinical clerkship content. - [COMLEX Test Prep](https://www.onlinemeded.com/comlex-test-prep): Preparation for COMLEX Level 1, 2, and 3 for osteopathic (DO) students, including OMM content. - [PANCE/PANRE Prep](https://www.onlinemeded.com/pa): Test prep and curriculum for physician assistant (PA) students. - [Rotation Roadmaps](https://www.onlinemeded.com/rotation-roadmaps): All-in-one study plans for shelf and rotation exams. - [Family Medicine Roadmap](https://www.onlinemeded.com/rotation-roadmap/family-medicine): Structured study plan for the family medicine rotation and shelf. - [Internal Medicine Roadmap](https://www.onlinemeded.com/rotation-roadmap/internal-medicine): Structured study plan for the internal medicine rotation and shelf. - [OB/GYN Roadmap](https://www.onlinemeded.com/rotation-roadmap/obstetrics-and-gynecology): Structured study plan for the OB/GYN rotation and shelf. - [Emergency Medicine Roadmap](https://www.onlinemeded.com/rotation-roadmap/emergency-medicine): Structured study plan for the emergency medicine rotation. - [Intern Bootcamp](https://www.onlinemeded.com/content-library/intern-bootcamp): Intern-year prep on clinical reasoning, documentation, and ward skills. ## Exam Guides - [Average Step 2 Score by Specialty](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/average-step-2-score-by-specialty): Competitive Step 2 CK scores broken down by specialty. - [Step 2 Study Plan](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-2-study-plan): How to build a study schedule for USMLE Step 2 CK. - [How to Study for Step 2](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-study-for-step-2): Strategies and resources for preparing for Step 2 CK. - [Step 2 Percentiles](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-2-percentiles): How Step 2 CK scores map to percentile rankings. - [Ethics for Step 2](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/ethics-for-step-2): Medical ethics topics commonly tested on Step 2 CK. - [Step 1 Passing Score](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-1-passing-score): The current USMLE Step 1 passing standard explained. - [Step 1 Score Percentiles](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-1-score-percentiles): How historical Step 1 scores map to percentiles. - [Step 1 Study Schedule](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-1-study-schedule): Building a dedicated study schedule for USMLE Step 1. - [Step 1 Dates](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-1-dates): Scheduling and key date considerations for USMLE Step 1. - [Break Time Between Step 1 Blocks](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/break-time-between-step-1-blocks) : How to manage break time during the Step 1 exam. - [Free NBME Step 1](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/free-nbme-step-1): Where to find and how to use free NBME Step 1 practice materials. - [Step 1 vs Step 2](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-1-vs-step-2): How the two USMLE exams differ in content and weighting. - [Should I Retake Step 1](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/should-i-retake-step-1): Factors to weigh when deciding whether to retake Step 1. - [Overcoming a Failed Step 1](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/overcome-failed-step-1): Guidance for students who did not pass Step 1. - [Step 3 Passing Score](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/step-3-passing-score): The current USMLE Step 3 passing standard explained. ## Shelf Exam Guides - [Shelf Exams Overview](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/shelf-exams): What NBME shelf exams are and how to prepare for them. - [Family Medicine Shelf](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/family-medicine-shelf): Study guide for the family medicine shelf exam. - [Internal Medicine Shelf](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/internal-medicine-shelf): Study guide for the internal medicine shelf exam. - [OB/GYN Shelf](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/obgyn-shelf): Study guide for the obstetrics and gynecology shelf exam. - [Surgery Shelf](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/surgery-shelf): Study guide for the surgery shelf exam. ## Specialty & Career Exploration - [Medical Specialty Quiz](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/medical-specialty-quiz): Quiz to help students explore which specialty fits them. - [Specialties with Best Work-Life Balance](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/medical-specialties-with-best-work-life-balance): Comparison of specialties by lifestyle and work-life balance. - [Neurology Lifestyle](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/neurology-lifestyle): What daily life and workload look like in neurology. - [Orthopedic Surgery Lifestyle](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/orthopedic-surgery-lifestyle): What daily life and workload look like in orthopedic surgery. - [How to Become a Radiologist](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-become-a-radiologist) : Training path and requirements for radiology. - [How to Become a Dermatologist](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-become-a-dermatologist): Training path and requirements for dermatology. - [How to Become an Immunologist](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-become-an-immunologist): Training path and requirements for immunology. - [How Long Does It Take to Become an OB/GYN](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-an-obgyn): Training timeline for obstetrics and gynecology. - [Day in the Life of a Psychiatrist](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/day-in-the-life-of-a-psychiatrist): A look at a typical workday in psychiatry. - [Day in the Life of a Pediatrician](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/day-in-the-life-of-a-pediatrician): A look at a typical workday in pediatrics. - [Types of Pediatrician](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/types-of-pediatrician): Overview of pediatric subspecialties and career paths. - [Pediatric Intensivist](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/pediatric-intensivist): Overview of the pediatric critical care career path. - [Emergency Medicine Physician](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/emergency-medicine-physician): Overview of the emergency medicine career path. - [Why Is Dermatology So Competitive](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/why-is-dermatology-so-competitive): What makes dermatology one of the hardest matches. - [Dermatology Residency](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/dermatology-residency): Overview of the dermatology residency path and requirements. - [Cardiology Fellowship](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/cardiology-fellowship): How to pursue a fellowship in cardiology after residency. - [Trauma Surgery Fellowship](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/trauma-surgery-fellowship): Overview of the trauma surgery fellowship path. - [Diagnostic Radiology Salary](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/diagnostic-radiology-salary): Typical compensation for diagnostic radiologists. ## Residency Application Guides - [ERAS Letter of Recommendation](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/eras-letter-of-recommendation): How to request and submit letters of recommendation in ERAS. - [Residency Personal Statement Tips](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/tips-for-writing-a-great-personal-statement-for-residency-applications): Advice for writing a strong residency personal statement. - [How Long Should a Personal Statement Be](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-long-should-a-personal-statement-be): Recommended length for a residency personal statement. - [Letter of Intent for Residency](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/letter-of-intent-for-residency): When and how to send a residency letter of intent. - [Resident vs Fellow](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/resident-vs-fellow): The difference between residents and fellows in training. - [Residency Salary](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/residency-salary): Typical resident pay and how it varies by year and region. - [Longest Residency Programs](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/longest-residency-programs): Which specialties have the longest training timelines. - [What Happens After Residency](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/what-happens-after-residency): Career paths and options once residency is complete. - [How to Shadow a Doctor](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-shadow-a-doctor): How to arrange and make the most of physician shadowing. ## Study Skills & High-Yield Reference - [Medical Mnemonics](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/medical-mnemonics): Common mnemonics for retaining high-yield medical facts. - [OLDCARTS Acronym](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/oldcarts-acronym): How to use the OLDCARTS framework for patient history-taking. - [Common Antibiotics](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/common-antibiotics): Reference guide to commonly used antibiotic classes. - [Pharynx vs Larynx](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/pharynx-vs-larynx): Anatomical distinction between the pharynx and larynx. - [How to Study Microbiology](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-study-microbiology): Strategies for learning and retaining microbiology. - [How to Study Anatomy and Physiology](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/how-to-study-for-anatomy-and-physiology): Study strategies for anatomy and physiology. - [Should You Use Anki for Step 1](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/should-you-use-anki-for-step-1): How spaced-repetition flashcards fit into Step 1 prep. - [Best Music for Studying](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog/scientifically-best-music-for-studying): What research suggests about music and study focus. ## Optional - [Our Story](https://www.onlinemeded.com/our-story): OnlineMedEd's mission, values, and origin. - [Why OME?](https://www.onlinemeded.com/why-ome): Overview of OnlineMedEd's approach and differentiators. - [Blog](https://www.onlinemeded.com/blog): Index of OnlineMedEd's medical education blog. - [Partners](https://www.onlinemeded.com/partners): Information on institutional and partnership programs. - [Contact Us](https://www.onlinemeded.com/contact-us): Support and general inquiries.