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There are many different USMLE Step 1 tutoring options available to students, so what makes Elite the best? When you sign up to work with a Step 1 tutor, you are getting much more than access to our world class MD tutoring services. You receive:

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Receiving 1-on-1 help from a USMLE Step 1 tutor is always helpful, but it isn’t necessary for everyone. If you meet any of the conditions below, we encourage you to reach out to us and learn about how USMLE tutoring can help you.

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Your USMLE Step 1 Matters

The USMLE – or United States Medical Licensing Exam – is a critical milestone in every medical student’s career. Comprising three exams – Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 – this series begins with Step 1, which evaluates a student’s foundational knowledge and its application to clinical practice. Often viewed as the gateway to medical success, USMLE Step 1 provides the framework for excelling in Step 2 CK and Step 3.

Although the USMLE exam is now pass/fail, its importance cannot be overstated. Mastery of the core sciences assessed in Step 1 lays the groundwork for clinical reasoning, decision-making, and future performance in advanced stages of medical education. Achieving a solid understanding of Step 1 material boosts confidence, helps you achieve a passing USMLE score, and also minimizes the need for extensive tutoring in subsequent steps.

USMLE Step 1 Preparation with Elite Medical Prep Tutors

Elite Medical Prep Tutors are instrumental in preparing students for the USMLE Step 1, offering expert guidance to simplify the exam's content, format, and demands. With personalized study plans tailored to individual learning styles, tutors focus on high-yield topics and address specific challenges, building a strong foundation for medical success. Their strategic approach goes beyond memorization, integrating content mastery with practical test-taking strategies, active learning techniques, and regular progress checkpoints to develop the critical thinking and stamina required for exam success.

Students typically take Step 1 and Step 2 before their residency applications, and Elite Medical Prep Tutors also assist with Step 2 preparation and residency interview readiness, ensuring a comprehensive support system for every stage of the medical journey.

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What is USMLE Step 1?

Despite being the only pass/fail exam in the USMLE series, USMLE Step 1 is a challenging exam due to its broad content coverage and the high stakes weight a successful "pass" holds in applying for residency programs.

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How is USMLE Step 1 scored?

USMLE Step 1 is scored as a pass/fail exam. Students who pass receive only a pass mark without further feedback. However, examinees who fail Step 1 do get information as to how far they were from passing, as well as content-based feedback to guide the study plan for their next attempt.

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How Long is USMLE Step 1?

USMLE Step 1 is a one-day exam administered on a computer at a Prometric testing center. The exam is given over an 8-hour testing session and there are currently seven 60-minute blocks of 40 questions each.

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Have a question about USMLE Step 1 or Step 1 tutoring? Visit the Elite Medical Blog for a collection of articles written by our MD and MD Candidate tutors covering a variety of popular topics.

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