CoreStepPrep Predictor Now Supports New NBME CMS Forms

CoreStepPrep’s shelf score predictor now supports new NBME CMS forms: Clinical Neurology #9 and Ob/Gyn #9–10, with older forms retired.

Score Predictor Update: New NBME CMS Forms Now Supported

CoreStepPrep’s Clinical Shelf Exam Score Predictor is designed to help you translate practice performance into a realistic sense of where you stand for shelf exams and Step 2 CK.

Because NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment (CMS) forms are a common backbone of shelf prep, updates to CMS availability matter. When new forms are released and older ones are retired, your practice set—and the predictor’s inputs—need to keep pace.

What's New

The Clinical Shelf Exam Score Predictor now supports the **new CMS forms announced by the NBME on January 13.**

This update adds:

• **One new Clinical Neurology form:** **#9**
• **Two new Ob/Gyn forms:** **#9** and **#10**

At the same time, it reflects the forms retired at this release:

• **Clinical Neurology:** **#5**
• **Ob/Gyn:** **#5** and **#6**

This matters because score prediction is only as good as the practice inputs you feed it. If your study plan is built around “the newest CMS forms,” support for the newly released forms helps keep your prediction workflow aligned with what you’re actually taking.

Who It Helps

This update is most useful if your shelf prep is CMS-heavy or if your school’s study culture strongly prioritizes NBME-style practice.

You’ll benefit most if you are:

• **Starting Clinical Neurology** and want to include the newest available CMS form in your practice set
• **Starting Ob/Gyn** and want access to the newest two-form release
• **Rebuilding a study plan** after realizing some older CMS forms are now retired
• **Tracking progress over time** and want your predictor inputs to match the current CMS landscape

Key Details

The practical change is simple: the predictor now recognizes the newly released forms and accounts for the retirement of older forms.

Newly supported CMS forms

• **Clinical Neurology:** Form **#9**
• **Ob/Gyn:** Forms **#9** and **#10**

CMS forms retired at this release

• **Clinical Neurology:** Form **#5**
• **Ob/Gyn:** Forms **#5** and **#6**

Quick reference table

| Subject | New forms now supported | Forms retired at this release | |:--|:--|:--| | Clinical Neurology | #9 | #5 | | Ob/Gyn | #9, #10 | #5, #6 |

(Retired forms are still able to be used in the score predictor.)

A key workflow implication: if you were previously using retired forms as “anchors” for your trendline, you may want to shift to the newly released forms for your most current checkpoints.

How to Use

The goal is to keep your practice inputs clean and comparable—especially when you’re using predictions to decide what to do next (content review vs question volume vs test-taking strategy).

Step-by-step workflow

1. **Identify your rotation** (Clinical Neurology vs Ob/Gyn) and list the CMS forms you plan to complete.

1. **Prioritize the newest forms** (Clinical Neurology #9; Ob/Gyn #9 and #10) as higher-value checkpoints for “where am I right now?”

1. **Avoid relying on retired forms** (Clinical Neurology #5; Ob/Gyn #5 and #6) as your primary, most recent data points.

1. **Use your CMS results consistently**:

• Take forms under similar conditions (timed vs untimed) so your trendline is interpretable.
• Keep your approach stable when comparing earlier vs later forms.

1. **Re-check your prediction after each new form** to see whether your trajectory is moving the way you expect.

A simple weekly plan template (CMS-centered)

If you like structure, here’s a neutral template you can adapt without assuming any specific rotation length.

| Week | Focus | CMS action | Predictor action | |:--|:--|:--|:--| | 1 | Baseline + weak areas | Take one CMS form | Enter score to set baseline prediction | | 2 | Targeted review + mixed questions | Take one CMS form | Update prediction; compare to baseline | | 3 | Refinement + exam-style pacing | Take newest available CMS form | Use as your “current readiness” checkpoint | | 4 | Consolidation + error log cleanup | Optional extra CMS form | Final update; plan last-mile review |

If you’re in Ob/Gyn, the release of **two new forms (#9 and #10)** gives you more flexibility in how you place “newest-form checkpoints” across your timeline.

FAQ (optional, if relevant)

Do I need to redo my entire plan because some forms were retired?

Not necessarily. The main adjustment is to avoid treating retired forms as your most current benchmark. If you already completed them earlier, you can still learn from your mistakes and patterns.

Should the newest forms be saved for the end?

Many students like to place the newest forms later as a readiness check. The tradeoff is that earlier exposure can reveal gaps sooner. The best choice is the one that keeps you honest about timing and follow-through.

How does this relate to Step 2 CK performance?

The prompt’s intent is that updated CMS support helps the predictor more accurately reflect performance trends relevant to **shelf exams and Step 2 CK**. Practically, that means your inputs better match your current NBME-style practice set.

Key Takeaways

• The predictor now supports **Clinical Neurology CMS Form #9** and **Ob/Gyn CMS Forms #9 and #10**.
• Forms retired at this release include **Clinical Neurology #5** and **Ob/Gyn #5 and #6**.
• Use the newest forms as your most meaningful “current readiness” checkpoints.
• Keep testing conditions consistent so your prediction trendline stays interpretable.
• Update your plan by swapping in new forms rather than overhauling everything.