Prepare for the COMLEX 1 from your first day of class by taking adequate notes of anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, osteopathic principles, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. Focus on the application of each principle instead of memorizing definitions.
Purchase a study aid textbook for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination). This type of guide can serve as a resource during your medical school career and as preparation for the COMLEX 1. It's loaded with information on microbiology, cardiology and other important principles.
Subscribe to an online question bank that offers help from physician experts and test-taking strategies. USMLEWORLD.com and COMBANKMED.com are both oriented for the COMLEX 1 and provide specific questions about different principles on the exam.
Take an assessment exam to discover your strong and weak areas. The NBOME offers the COMSAE (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Self Assessment Examination). Each phase of the assessment exam corresponds to the three levels of the COMLEX. The COMSAE allows you to practice and provides an estimate of how you'll score on the exam.
Join or start a COMLEX 1 study group. Gather a group of students to discuss principles and practice answering questions for the exam.