PEDAGOGICAL POTENTIAL OF KAPLAN, UWORLD, AND NBME PLATFORMS IN DEVELOPING CLINICAL COMPETENCY OF FUTURE PHYSICIANS

This article provides a systematic pedagogical analysis of three major international medical education platforms—Kaplan, UWorld, and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)—and their collective role in developing clinical competency among future physicians preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The study examines how the distinctive features of each platform contribute to different dimensions of clinical competency: Kaplan's structured modular content supports cognitive-integrative learning; UWorld's case-based question bank develops diagnostic reasoning and reflective analysis; and NBME's standardized assessments ensure objective, criterion-referenced evaluation. The paper argues that the integrative use of all three platforms, within a unified pedagogical framework, constitutes the methodological core of the Integrative Clinical Competence Development Model (ICCDM) proposed for adoption in Uzbekistan's medical education system.