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How to Prepare for Your USMLE Step 1 Test Day

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Medical school students taking their USMLE Step 2 exam in a prometric testing center.

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Thousands of UWorld questions, endless Anki cards, and countless sleepless nights later, you’re ready to take on the USMLE Step 1! But what should you actually do to prepare for test day? After weeks to months of studying for such an important and challenging test, you might run up again...

Understanding the New NBME Score Report

A medical school student looking through his NBME score report on a laptop to determine if he is ready for the USMLE exam.

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Understanding the New NBME Score Reports for USMLE Step 1 and 2 Preparation   So you just finished an NBME practice exam and the score report pops up. Most students immediately focus on the big score reported at the top. However, there is a wealth of information you can glean...

Boost Your Score in 10 Weeks – Free USMLE Step 1 Plan

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The Ultimate 10-Week USMLE Step 1 Study Schedule   So you're in med school and 10 weeks away from taking the USMLE Step 1? Don't panic, you still have some time! You now need a realistic Step 1 study schedule that you can adhere to and be well-prepared for test...

What to Bring to Your Step 1 Exam

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Medical school students taking their Step 1 exam in a prometric testing center.

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For many medical students, the USMLE Step 1 is one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences of medical school. However, with proper planning and organization, you can make test day feel more manageable. In this post we will not only provide you with a checklist of what to wear...

USMLE Step 1 Practice Question Types

College students taking the USMLE Step 1.

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There are many different types of USMLE Step 1 questions, and preparing for each type of question can help students gain confidence in their question approach and test-taking strategy.

Studying for USMLE Step 1 During MS1: When to Start Studying

An MS1 student studying for the USMLE Step 1 in a library in front of several textbooks.

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First year is about learning how to study, how to increase your efficiency, how to retain high yield information, and then how to apply this information into real-life patient scenarios. As for studying for USMLE Step 1, here are some tips for concerned students.

How to Make the Most of UWorld USMLE Step 1 Flashcards

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A medical school student studying for the USMLE Step 1 using UWorld flashcards, sitting at a desk in front of a laptop and notebook.

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Spaced repetition is a learning technique that is very useful for learning and remembering information over an extended time. Many students find it to be essential to their study habits in medical school. It can be especially important when preparing for Step 1, which tests all the basic science knowledge...

Everything You Need to Know About the USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate

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A group of medical school students studying outside for their USMLE Step 1 exam.

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The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is an important exam that medical students must pass in order to pursue a career in medicine. The Step 1 exam is the first of three such exams that students must take to become licensed medical doctors in the United States....

Proven Study Strategies to Structure Your USMLE Step 1 Prep | UWorld & Elite Medical Prep Webinar

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A medical school student studying for her Step 1 exam in a library.

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide and study strategies for preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam, featuring expert advice from the team at Elite Medical Prep and UWorld. In this blog post, we'll delve into valuable insights shared during an informative joint webinar. From study schedules to practice exams, we'll...

Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 as a Pass/Fail Exam

A medical school student holding a notebook and looking at a laptop while preparing for the USMLE Step 1 as a pass/fail exam.

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The time has come for you to prepare for the USMLE Step 1! This can be an exciting but also nerve-racking time. However, with the recent change that the USMLE Step 1 is now a purely pass/fail examination. You can find respite in knowing that all you have to do...

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