We are excited to introduce comprehensive updates to our Preclinical and Clinical questions, including improvements in style, formatting, video content alignment, and inclusive language standards. Transitioning...

PA Questions Quiz Builder Update

The Osmosis Nursing mobile app is designed to provide nursing students with an effective learning experience. Below are instructions on how to install the app, log in, and manage your settings.InstallationYou...

Getting Started with the Osmosis Nursing Mobile App

What is in the Quiz Builder?MCQ board-style case questions with descriptive rationales for each question with major and minor takeaways to help you understand how to get to the right answer! Also, hyperlinks...

MD Quiz Builder for Step 1 and Step 2

When you add a flashcard, you'll see a screen like the one below. A key distinction is that Osmosis enables you to create various cloze styles: Single Blank (Underline), All blank, and Anki-style. Check...

What are the Various Flashcard Style Options?

When your paid Osmosis subscription ends, you will still have access to all the materials you’ve uploaded or created during your subscription. This includes your documents, notes, flashcards, questions,...

Access Your Materials Once Your Paid Osmosis Subscription Ends

Yes! We worked with the author of the Bros Deck, Amreet Sidhu, to adapt and update his cards for use within a paid Osmosis subscription.If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t...

Are the Brosencephalon Flashcards included?

Understanding Flagging FlashcardsPurpose of Flags: Flags allow you to add flashcards to the Spaced Repetition schedule while also providing an additional filtering option.Unflagging Flashcards: When you...

Flag and Unflag Flashcards

Osmosis is excited to launch Spanish-translated captions, transcripts, and Spanish language searches specifically for Spanish-speaking learners!​ Commitment to InclusivityTo demonstrate our commitment...

Spanish Language for MD and MedEd Learners

For any Osmosis content series, we begin with a research phase where we determine the type of learner(s), the exact purpose of the content (e.g. specific board examination preparation), and the primary...

How is Osmosis content created?

We’re making some small changes to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. These changes will offer some members new payment options, and we have added more clarity for everyone about how your information...

Updates to Osmosis Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy

To view everything you've saved or consumed in your Flashcard and Question Queues, follow these steps:Accessing Your Saved ItemsView Saved Items: Click on the Saved Flashcard Icon and select 'See All'....

How do I find the Flashcards and Questions that I've saved or consumed?

Osmosis is currently used by thousands of pharmacy students around the world who rely on our videos, practice questions, flashcards, memory anchors, and platform features to thrive on their coursework,...

Pharmacy Students Learn by Osmosis

If you happen to miss answering a flashcard on the day it was assigned, it will be automatically rescheduled by Osmosis. However, if you prefer to manually reschedule overdue flashcards for quicker review,...

How to Manually Reschedule Overdue Flashcards

Adding LTI 1.3 Evolve Link Tool in BlackboardLog in as an administrator into your Blackboard Learn system.Click on the System AdminUnder Integrations, Select LTI Tool Providers.Click Register LTI 1.3/Advantage...

Blackboard – Osmosis LMS Access Set-up Instructions

Accessibility at ElsevierElsevier consistently and proactively endeavors to make our products fully accessible to all users, regardless of physical abilities. You can read more about our company-wide approach...

Accessibility Statement: Osmosis from Elsevier

The Osmosis mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices, designed to help you study efficiently by allowing you to quiz yourself on practice items and view our extensive video library seamlessly.Key...

Introduction to the Osmosis MD Mobile App

Creating a playlist of curated videos for your students is easy. Let’s look at how to build a playlist using the Osmosis Video Library and the search bar as a starting place.Step 1: Navigate to the Osmosis...

Video Playlists

The Osmosis faculty analytics dashboard is a powerful tool that allows educators to visualize their learners' video engagement and performance on related assessments. Follow these steps to access analytics...

Faculty Analytics: Accessing Playlist and Student Performance Data

The Osmosis NCLEX Quiz Builder allows nursing learners to create custom practice quizzes using NCLEX NGN-style questions. This tool helps you assess your understanding, reinforce key concepts, and identify...

NCLEX Quiz Builder

In this video, you can learn the basics of Osmosis flashcards so that you can retain and recall everything that you learn. 

Please note that not all subscription profiles have access to Flashcards.
*The...

Video: Flashcards

Will this add to my workload?No! Osmosis was designed by medical students and faculty who understand the busy schedules of educators involved in curriculum, research, and clinical duties. The platform...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

Drag and Drop - Anywhere! Totally customizable schedule to match what you’re studying in class. From day-to-day to micromanaging your schedule to align with your classes.    Organize: Drag and drop topics...

The Osmosis Study Schedule with Drag and Drop - More Flexible than Ever Before

Skip ahead in 10 percent time intervals: Numbers 1-9Pressing number keys 1-9 will allow you to jump ahead in ten percent time intervals within a video. To jump to 10 percent, for example, press 1. To jump...

Control video playback with your keyboard

Both flashcards and questions are valuable practice items in your learning toolkit, but they serve different purposes and are best utilized in distinct contexts.FlashcardsFormat: Short and sweet, concise...

Flashcards vs. Questions

Flashcard Types:School Flashcards: Created by you and your classmates within Workspaces* or outside of them using Custom Decks.Osmosis Flashcards: Developed by our content team, these are organized by...

Flashcard Creation and Organization

If you're using your Step 1 Schedule and want to quiz yourself specifically on new flashcards you've never seen before, follow these steps:Step-by-Step InstructionsAdd Flashcards to Your Queue: Begin by...

How to Quiz Only on New Flashcards Using the Step 1 Schedule

1.1 Flashcard Deck in a Workspace*: Select Quiz Builder > Flashcard Decks to:Start a quiz, Filter by calendar/source, Browse/create cards, Save to queue, Move (only for Independent decks, not available...

How to Use and Manage the Flashcards in Workspaces and Custom Decks?

Using Spaced Repetition EffectivelyTo incorporate Spaced Repetition into your study routine, follow these steps to add flashcards:Take a Quiz: Start by answering any quiz that contains flashcards. This...

Consume Flashcards for Future Spaced Repetition

The Cardio eBook comes with any paid Osmosis membership plan. It includes:More than 300 pages of in-depth content related to mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment.Over 480 high-quality & detailed illustrations...

How do I get the Cardio eBook?

Writing practice questions is a skill, one that will deepen how you think about and engage with any concept area. If you have questions, please feel free to contact support@osmosis.org. 

Video: Crafting Great Practice Questions

What are answer pages?Answer pages are a non-video resource meant to provide quick answers to questions commonly asked in healthcare about certain conditions, treatments, procedures, and more.
Access the...

FAQs on Answer Pages

Osmosis is broadening its commitment to Spanish-speaking learners by introducing enhanced Spanish-translated captions, transcripts, and Spanish language search capabilities. The Spanish experience within...

Enhanced Spanish Language for MD, MedEd, NP, and Health Professional Learners

What Should I Do If the Osmosis Mobile App Isn't Working?Check for Software Updates: Make sure your device's software is up to date.Storage Space: Verify if your device's storage is close to full, as this...

Basic Troubleshooting for Common Mobile App Issues


What is in the PANCE Quiz Builder?The PANCE assesses a PA student’s “knowledge in the diseases and disorders physician assistants encounter and their knowledge and skills related to tasks physician assistants...

PANCE Quiz Builder

There are two methods to delete your study schedules in Osmosis:Option 1: Delete a Single ScheduleAccess Settings: Go to your Study Schedule page and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.Select...

How to Delete a Study Schedule

In this article you will learn how to:• Create playlists• Save videos to watch later• Edit and manage your playlists• Share your playlists• Follow a playlist  How to use Osmosis playlists Your playlist...

Osmosis Video Playlists

Below are answers to some of our most commonly asked questions about Osmosis.With my paid Osmosis subscription, will I get access to additional content and features that Osmosis releases?Yes. We’re improving...

Frequently Asked Questions

To track all the flashcards you've used in your Osmosis account, we’ve improved our Flashcard dashboard. Here’s how to find the flashcards scheduled for Spaced Repetition:Select 'by Item' in your Flashcard...

Finding Flashcards Scheduled for Spaced Repetition

Flagging flashcards help you to prioritize the cards that go in your Daily Spaced Repetition. It does not affect the algorithm, it just helps you prioritize when you are short on time. We automatically...

Why should I flag from spaced-repetition?

Accessing the Study Schedule ToolThe Study Schedule can be easily found in your Tools menu and on the home page of the Osmosis platform. Follow these simple steps to locate it:Open the Tools Menu: Click...

Where is the Study Schedule?

Osmosis is currently used by thousands of nursing students around the world who rely on our videos, practice questions, flashcards, memory anchors, and platform features to thrive on their coursework,...

Nursing Students Learn by Osmosis

If notes exist on your original Powerpoint but aren't showing up within the document viewer on Osmosis, convert it to a .pptx format and re-upload the file. If you encounter any problems or need further...

Uploading Powerpoint Slides that Include Pre-Existing Notes

In this presentation Rishi and the author of the famed Brosencephalon Anki-Deck show how to write flashcards for any topic. If you have questions, please feel free to contact support@osmosis.org.

Video: Writing great flashcards

We have created a number of free instructional videos, which you can find here, including this one from our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rishi Desai, about preparing for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX:


How should I study for high-stakes exams?

Video TutorialsVideo: FlashcardsVideo: QuestionsFlashcard and Question BasicsFlashcards vs. QuestionsSave Flashcards and Questions for Later ReviewHow do I find the Flashcards and Questions that I've saved...

Flashcards, Questions, and Spaced Repetition Hub


This hub contains help articles about the Osmosis Study Schedule feature. Our Study Schedule helps you organize your study time by creating a personalized plan linked to Osmosis videos, quizzes, flashcards,...

Study Schedule Hub

This page contains information related to Osmosis payments, billing, and subscriptions. Learn more about refunds, payment issues, subscription renewals, and how to manage or cancel your Osmosis subscription.Refund/Cancellation...

Payments Hub

Osmosis LTI 1.3 Tool Set UpNavigate to your Admin Tab.Click Developer KeysClick + Developer Key on the right-hand side.Click + LTI KeyFrom the method dropdown menu choose Enter URLEnter the URL in the...

Canvas – Osmosis LMS Access Set-up Instructions

OverviewDeep linking lets you place links to specific Osmosis content (Learn pages, playlists, and study schedules) directly inside your LMS course. When a student clicks the link, they are authenticated...

Using Deep Linking with Osmosis

Osmosis refuerza su compromiso con los usuarios hispanohablantes introduciendo subtítulos y transcripciones traducidos al español, así como funciones de búsqueda en español. La experiencia en español dentro...

20 Mejora del idioma español para estudiantes de MD, MedEd, NP y profesionales de la salud.

We’re thrilled to introduce changes to our Foundational and Clinical questions with updates on style and formatting, video content alignment, and improvements to inclusive language standards. 
Additionally,...

NP, OH, DN and PH Questions Quiz Builder Update

Osmosis is committed to living our company values. One of our values is to have each other’s backs and we do this, in part, by delivering accurate content (videos, assessment items, and notes), to our...

Osmosis Content Production and Updating Process

What is in the Quiz Builder?MCQ board-style case questions with descriptive rationales for each question with major and minor takeaways to help you understand how to get to the right answer. Also hyperlinks...

USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 2/COMLEX Level 2 quiz builder

How are quiz questions selected for me?Osmosis pulls questions that you haven’t answered before, as well as those you answered incorrectly, from videos you watched over the past month. Questions from related...

Daily Practice Quiz FAQs

Work with Osmosis Diffusion Studios to collaborate on Osmosis Style videos for your curriculum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6a__X8ZSdU&feature=youtu.be

Video Collaboration

Learn the basics of Osmosis Questions so that you can test your mastery of high-yield concepts and prepare for high-stakes exams:


If you have questions or if you encounter any issues, please feel free...

Video: Questions

Admin Dashboard  https://www.osmosis.org/analytics/summary   For designated faculty and administrators within a workspace, the Osmosis Admin Dashboard summarizes activity for all members (users) within...

Analyze Student Data - for schools and institutional partners

The course folder view within your private or group Workspaces* is another way to view all of your documents. To see the folder view, navigate to your Workspace and click on “Course Folders.”Next, click...

Navigate your Materials Using Folders

Step 1 schedule is built around First Aid's layout which means that each year has a slightly different schedule. Because of this, it's not possible to switch your edition of FA once you have built a schedule.What...

How Do I Change My First Aid Edition for My Step 1 Schedule?

You can follow members of your Team Workspace in two ways:A. Click on the "Group Members” icon in your Team Workspace. There you will see a list of members and will have the option to follow them by clicking...

Following (or Unfollowing) Classmates in your Team Workspace

Osmosis is currently used by thousands of PA students around the world who rely on our videos, practice questions, flashcards, memory anchors, and platform features to thrive on their coursework, high-stakes...

Physician Assistant Students Learn by Osmosis

Picmonic is a visual learning platform that can help you absorb and recall difficult material by turning dry facts into unforgettable images and stories. Osmosis recommends links to relevant "Picmonics"...

Recommended Resource: Picmonic

Account BasicsAccount DeletionAccess and Update Your ProfileChange Your PasswordPaymentsRefund/Cancellation PolicyPayment Processing IssuesAutomatically Renewing SubscriptionsCancel Osmosis - Monthly Recurring...

Your Account Hub

We are excited to announce that we have updated our MD product navigation to align with the latest NBME USMLE® Content Outline and our DO product navigation to match the NBOME COMLEX-USA® Master Blueprint....

MD, DO, OH, MedEd Navigation Update

We are pleased to introduce Osmosis' latest offering, a brand-new badge program designed to mark your learning journey milestones! 
Embark on a thrilling journey through five levels of badges. As you immerse...

Introducing Learning Badges ?️

We’re thrilled to introduce changes to our USMLE® Step 1 and Step 2 style and COMLEX-USA® Level 1 and Level 2 style questions with updates on formatting, video content alignment, and improvements to inclusive...

MD and DO Questions Quiz Update

We’re thrilled to introduce changes to our NCLEX and NCLEX-NGN prep questions with updates on style and formatting, video content alignment, and improvements to inclusive language standards.
Here are a...

RN Questions Quiz Builder Update

Osmosis Library Updates
We are excited to share the latest updates to the Osmosis Library, designed to enhance your learning experience. Our team of experts has thoroughly reviewed our video topics, ensuring...

Osmosis Library Updates

Learn Nursing Concepts Smarter and More VisuallyThe Osmosis Nursing Mobile App is now available for both iOS and Android, designed to help nursing students deepen their understanding of key concepts encountered...

Introduction to the Osmosis Nursing Mobile App

The Osmosis Medicine (MD) mobile app is designed to enhance your learning experience. Below are instructions on how to install, log in, and access various settings and features.InstallationYou can download...

Getting Started with the Osmosis MD Mobile App

Learn How to Print High-Yield NotesAs of October 2021, you can print High-Yield Notes for personal use if you have an active paid subscription. Follow these steps to print a high-yield note:Steps to Print...

Printing High-Yield Notes

We are excited to announce that Boards and Beyond is now fully integrated into the Osmosis Study Schedule!How to Add Boards and Beyond to Your ScheduleToggle ON: To include Boards and Beyond content in...

Boards and Beyond Integration

Osmosis High-Yield Notes are detailed concise explanations paired with medical illustrations, tables, mnemonics, and Osmosis videos to clarify complex concepts and help our learners review important health...

Osmosis High-Yield Notes

Faculty can play a significant role in enhancing student learning through the Osmosis platform by utilizing a variety of tools and resources. Many educators use Osmosis to support blended learning or problem-based...

How Faculty Can Use Osmosis

Begin your learning journey by exploring concepts through a variety of resources, including videos, articles, and references.Explore the Topics LibraryUtilize our Topics Library to access over 3,000 concepts....

Start with the Basics

Not sure where to begin your learning journey? Follow this simple learning loop to effectively grasp any concept in the Osmosis library. Here’s how you can get started!Start with one of our great Osmosis...

Get Started with the Osmosis Learning Loop

This feature is available exclusively for subscriptions and first purchases made before September 2023.
How to access practice questions from classmates:
Filter by Authors Select one or more authors to...

Build a Quiz from Practice Questions Written by You and Your Classmates

Download Resources for Offline AccessWith the Osmosis mobile app, you can easily download videos, quizzes, flashcards, and questions to study offline. Here’s how to make the most of your offline study...

Access Osmosis Offline

You can find references to Sketchy* throughout our library, Step 1 schedule, and via recommendations for your course documents:For example, this is our video on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. You can see...

Recommended Resource: Sketchy Medical

Osmosis is currently used by thousands of dental students around the world who rely on our videos, practice questions, flashcards, memory anchors, and platform features to thrive on their coursework, high-stakes...

Dental Students Learn by Osmosis

The Osmosis Concept Library includes resources divided between Pathology, Physiology, and Pharmacology.See the resources available under the Topics menu on the left-hand side menu or the Topics menu at...

Access Osmosis resources in the Concept Library

You can find all Osmosis Flashcards and Questions in the Library and in the Quiz Builder. (You can also get them matched to Documents in your Workspace.)LibraryIn the Library, Flashcards and Questions...

Where are the Osmosis Flashcards and Questions?

On the topic page, you can add flashcards or questions (whenever available) to your queue so you can test yourself on related content. Quiz yourself on the flashcards and questions you added using the...

Save Flashcards and Questions for Later Review

Osmosis AI - Frequently Asked QuestionsOsmosis AI is our new conversational study assistant that combines trusted Elsevier medical content with the Osmosis videos you already love. It helps you learn faster,...

What is Osmosis AI?

Osmosis offers two ways to connect with your Learning Management System (LMS). They serve different purposes, and your institution can use either one or both. Use the guide below to identify which integration...

Osmosis LMS Integrations

Step 1- Create new LTI Advantage setupAs an admin, you can configure an external tool from the Site administration page.Navigate to Settings > Manage extensibilityClick the LTI Advantage TabClick “register...

Brightspace – Osmosis LMS Access Set-up Instructions

We are excited to present Osmosis Nursing for UK and Ireland! This new product is specifically designed to align with local nursing curricula, providing essential resources for both educators and students...

Welcome to Osmosis Nursing for UK and Ireland

Sometimes we miss things. Please us by using the feedback link included with every video, flashcard, and question:The feedback link is located in the bottom of concept pages:When you click on the 3 dots...

What if I see a Mistake in an Osmosis Video, Flashcard, or Question?

You'll find Pharmacology under Foundational Sciences in our Osmosis Library:You'll find all videos and content related to Pharmacology:If you have questions, please feel free to contact support@osmosi...

Does Osmosis Include Pharmacology?

Currently, you cannot export flashcards from Osmosis and save them to your computer or mobile device. This includes all content you create or upload within the platform. (Here's some more background on...

Export My Flashcards?

Discover Our Mega Grid of ConceptsThe Osmosis Library serves as a comprehensive index for all our educational materials, providing an organized view of how content is structured and allowing for seamless...

Explore the Osmosis Library

Create new card > click "Tags" > click "+" > name your new tag > save the card and close (this allows for the system to formally recognize the tag). Refresh the page. You can now quickly preview to see...

Tagging Flashcards

Use the Course Folders interface within your Team Workspaces* to explore the flashcards and questions created by everyone within your Workspace.Select the blue oval for Flashcards Created or Questions...

Managing and Searching School Flashcards

This feature is available exclusively for subscriptions and first purchases made before September 2023.Osmosis Curriculum AnalysisOsmosis has a number of unique features that help faculty, administrators,...

Index Osmosis Concepts Across Documents

Osmosis flashcard writing style guideWriting flashcards is a powerful way to engage and absorb new material. Quizzing yourself with flashcards is a great way to retain that material in your long-term memory....

Style Guide: Writing Great Flashcards

You have one spaced rep queue that everything is placed into.Flashcards are arranged in chronological blocks of yesterday, a week ago, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, etc (the flashcards are randomized inside...

How does my daily spaced repetition quiz work?

In addition to our Research and Curricular Support services, partner Institutions have full access to all the resources and tools included in a paid Osmosis membership. Many of these, like the Library...

Overview: Resources & Tools

Osmosis is excited to announce a renewed focus on creating high-quality physiology content aimed at clarifying topics that can often be confusing. Here are some of the key areas we’re enhancing:​Key TopicsIon...

New Content for Normal Physiology

Managing Your Saved Flashcards and QuestionsIf you find that you have too many flashcards and questions piled up in your queue and want to reset them, follow these steps:Access Your Account Settings: Go...

How to Reset the Flashcards and Questions in Your Queue

Osmosis is a web- and mobile-application that makes medical education more efficient by (a) consolidating the best available educational content like videos, practice questions, and articles into a single...

Osmosis: Your Personal Learning Assistant

Learn visually with Osmosis – the all-in-one platform for medical, nursing, and health students & professionals to think clinically and excel.

Using the product

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