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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...

Amboss Review: USMLE Prep Platforms

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A medical school student looking at the AMBOSS website on their phone for USMLE review.

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This blog was originally posted on December 18, 2018, and was edited on October 2023 to update pricing details, however, some of the content may be out of date. Consider looking into some of our more recent resource reviews: AMBOSS vs. UWorld: Which is a Better USMLE Resource? Pathoma: USMLE...

How USMLE Step 1 Going Pass/Fail Will Affect IMGs

A group of IMGs in their US residency.

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Students who completed medical school outside of the United States typically have a harder time obtaining a residency match compared to US medical graduates. Without a numerical Step 1 score it…

5 Biggest Mistakes Students Make While Studying for USMLE Step 1

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A student behind a huge pile of books studying for USMLE Step 1

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Since we have seen many of the students that we tutor fall into the same traps, we’d like to share the top five study mistakes to avoid them while preparing for Step 1. Steer clear of these mistakes to improve your USMLE studying!

Pathoma: USMLE Prep Platform Reviews

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Medical school student studying for the USMLE using pathoma on his laptop.

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This blog was originally posted on November 23rd, 2018, and updated in October 2023 by Dr. Kathleen Oakes.     Elite Medical Prep's Pathoma Review   When studying for the USMLE Step 1, it's important to focus on only a few high-yield sources. This is crucial to avoiding resource overload...

How to Manage USMLE Step 1 Test Anxiety

a student holding knees up with hand on forehead managing Step 1 test anxiety

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Just like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, at times medical students can feel like they are living the same day over and over again (especially now in the midst of coronavirus test cancellations). Between learning new content, spending long hours studying, and anxiously taking exams, many students feel stuck in a perpetual cycle of anxiety

7 USMLE Step 1 Practice Question Mistakes to Avoid

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Medical school student taking a Step 1 practice test in a computer room.

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At Elite Medical Prep, the vast majority of our students use UWorld as their primary USMLE Step 1 practice question bank. Students who use UWorld achieve consistently excellent results– but, where can they go wrong? Turns out, a lot of places.

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