USMLE

What This Skill Does

The USMLE skill for OpenClaw is a highly specialized intelligent assistant designed to streamline the demanding preparation process for the United States Medical Licensing Examination. It moves beyond simple scheduling by acting as a diagnostic and strategic partner. By centralizing data in your local ~/usmle/ directory, the agent tracks your performance across question banks like UWorld and Amboss, analyzes your assessment test results (NBME/UWSA), and dynamically updates your study curriculum based on identified weak areas. It differentiates between Step 1 (Pass/Fail) and Step 2 CK (Score-critical) strategies, offering tailored advice for US MD, DO, and IMG candidates. The skill handles the administrative burden of residency match planning, helping you align your practice test scores with the competitiveness of your chosen specialties.

Installation

To install this skill, use the following command in your OpenClaw terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/usmle

Use Cases

• Structured Study Planning: Generate a high-ROI, evidence-based study calendar that accounts for your remaining time until the exam date.
• Performance Analytics: Analyze patterns in your wrong answers to determine whether you are failing due to content knowledge deficits or testing strategy issues.
• Residency Strategic Planning: Compare your current score trends against the latest Program Director survey data to identify which specialties are within your target range.
• Remediation for Retakers: If you are retaking a step, use the skill to audit your previous study habits and implement a new, data-driven approach to close knowledge gaps.
• Wellbeing Management: Monitor your study intensity to prevent burnout, ensuring that high-yield learning is balanced with the cognitive rest required for retention.

Example Prompts

1. "I am an IMG preparing for Step 2 CK. Based on my last two UWorld blocks where I scored 62% and 65% in Cardiology, please create a 3-day intense review plan focusing on ECG interpretation and management of arrhythmias."
2. "My NBME 11 score just came back. I got a 220. Analyze the breakdown of my weak systems and compare this to my goal of matching into Internal Medicine. What should I change in my current resource usage?"
3. "I have 40 days until my Step 1 exam. Help me build a daily schedule that prioritizes high-yield biochemistry and pathology while keeping my Anki daily reviews under 2 hours."

Tips & Limitations

• Tip: Use the agent consistently after every assessment test to ensure your study plan stays relevant. The more data you provide in the ~/usmle/ folder, the more accurate the ROI analysis becomes.
• Tip: Prioritize active recall via questions over passive reading of review books. The agent is optimized to favor UWorld utilization.
• Limitation: The agent provides predictions based on statistical trends; always consult with a medical school advisor or official residency program data for the most current match requirements.
• Limitation: While the agent monitors for burnout, it cannot replace professional mental health support. If you feel overwhelmed, prioritize your wellbeing over the schedule.