EXAM MASTER Corporation: Redefining the Educational Experience

EXAM MASTER is in the business of providing exam preparation and review software for medical students, medical residents and practicing physicians worldwide. Founded in 1994, the company’s initial focus was providing an affordable solution for International Medical Graduates seeking help to pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). The EXAM MASTER engine was developed by one of the early pioneers in computer-based certification testing. EXAM MASTER was one of the first companies to offer a true database exam delivery system, one that allowed users to create highly customized exams, not preset tests. Among International Medical Graduates EXAM MASTER developed a reputation for providing a quality USMLE review product at very affordable prices. EXAM MASTER CD-ROM products have been sold in some 40 countries worldwide.

Over time, EXAM MASTER products began to develop a following here in the United States. New features added to the original engine gave users even greater control of their exam preparation experience. Users were able to better simulate actual computer based exams, and were given even better access to large amounts of data. With each new version release of EXAM MASTER, new features and more data continued to drive sales overseas and in the United States. Many book stores began to sell EXAM MASTER products in the late 90’s, representing an attractive channel for the publisher, the distributor and the retailer.

In 1998 EXAM MASTER launched its Medical Subject Review series on CD-ROM. This was an unprecedented collection of data, featuring over 14,000 medical questions and explanations organized into 11 basic science subjects and 8 clinical science subjects. With access to detailed content outlines, medical professionals were able to engage in true self-assessment and targeted study, all for an affordable price.

Also in 1998 EXAM MASTER launched its popular Certification Review Series. Based on the same EXAM MASTER database technology and sophisticated user interface, the CRS products now afforded practicing physicians and residents an opportunity to efficiently prepare for their board certification exams. EXAM MASTER provided a popular solution for those seeking preparation for certification in such fields as internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn.

As with many knowledge based companies, EXAM MASTER migrated its exam preparation system to the World Wide Web. This milestone, achieved in 2001, gave medical professionals access to the EXAM MASTER engine and question bank from any web browser, anywhere in the world. The ultimate in convenience and affordability, EXAM MASTER Online Institutional has now become popular as an institutional-based health sciences resource. This program is in use by some of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools, medical libraries and teaching hospitals. EXAM MASTER Online Academic allows faculty to deliver custom exam and study sessions to students, saving time, saving paper, and improving their educational mission.

In spite of the success of its online applications, EXAM MASTER remains committed to its CD-ROM products and to the retailers and distributors who help sell them. In May of this year EXAM MASTER released Version 6 of its popular software for the USMLE and medical specialty board certification markets. For the USMLE, Version 6 gives users the ability to select data by both medical subject, and by the traditional content guidelines developed by the certification authorities for these exams. For the medical resident or practicing physician, EXAM MASTER CRS offers more data, and an even better exam selection system.