Exam Details for USMLE Step 1
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Exam Details for USMLE Step 1
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23444444%22%7D%7D”]The USMLE Step 1 is split into a variety of subdisciplines, similar to the curriculum of most medical schools. Within each subtopic, an attempt is made to test knowledge on “Normal Processes”, “Abnormal Processes”, Principles of Therapy” and “Psychosocial, cultural and environmental considerations” (as stated by the National Board of Medical Examinars on their USMLE Step 1 content page).[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”Apply Now” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%23apply-now%22%7D” style=”30″ icon=”far|chevron-right” iconpos=”right”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” hide_on_states=”tablets,mobiles” width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column stretch=”1″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/2″][us_image image=”9486″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”large” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-image%22%3A%229022%22%2C%22background-position%22%3A%22top%20left%22%2C%22background-repeat%22%3A%22no-repeat%22%7D%7D”][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-image%22%3A%228838%22%2C%22background-repeat%22%3A%22no-repeat%22%7D%7D” width=”1/2″][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”8991″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”Apply Now” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcaribbeanmedicalschools.com%2Fcontact-us%2F%22%7D” style=”30″ align=”right” icon=”fas|chevron-right” iconpos=”right”][/vc_column][vc_column stretch=”1″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22position%22%3A%22relative%22%2C%22z-index%22%3A%221%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
How USMLE Step 1 is organized:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]The basic disiciplines include topics in (the NBME uses different words to describe the topics, but the topics fall into these descriptions): biochemsitry and molecular biology, cell biology, genetics and development, pathology, psychiatry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, and statistics.
The NBME further specifies the topics to be tested within physiology, including systems biology (neurobiology, immunology, general physiology, etc.).[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]
How USMLE Step 1 is organized:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Review of USMLE World Step 1 question bank – a reasonably priced question bank of just over 2,000 step-1 style questions with complete answer explanations.
Review of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 – the go-to single review text published by McGraw-Hill. Any review book that acknowledges the great Dr. Ganong must have its priorities in order!
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USMLE Step 1 Question Format:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]There is only one question format for USMLE Step 1: “Single question best answer”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23444444%22%2C%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22linear-gradient%28280deg%2C%20rgba%28227%2C%20210%2C%202%2C%200%29%2C%20%23fbe850%29%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%233da68e%22%7D%7D”]
Applying to take and scheduling the USMLE Step 1:
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USMLE score distribution:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Most applicants have a general impression of how competitive their USMLE scores are, but it’s difficult to get data to support their impressions. We’ve compiled some data on how competitive USMLE scores are for different situations. Since residency programs are notoriously tight-lipped (and appropriately so) about the USMLE scores of their residents, we can’t guaranty any of the conclusions – but we do think they are in the right range. Let us know what you think after you visit our USMLE scores page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23444444%22%2C%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22linear-gradient%28280deg%2C%20rgba%28227%2C%20210%2C%202%2C%200%29%2C%20%23fbe850%29%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%233da68e%22%7D%7D”]
Studying for the USMLE Step 1:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]USMLE Step 1 is usually considered the hardest of the USMLE exams to do well in. As a result, this is the test that everyone studies the most for. The basic techniques for studying for USMLE Step 1 are straightforward (and we’ve also listed them on the USMLE home page at the Medical Students USMLE Guide):[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-color%22%3A%22%233da68e%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2225px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2225px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2225px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%2C%22margin-top%22%3A%22%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%22%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%7D%7D”]
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Sample questions:
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Having been through the process, it is clear that the most effective way to study for the USMLE step 1 is by using question banks. These question banks focus on the important, tested topics, and do a good job of identifying and explaining distractors (those “wrong” answers that sound pretty believable).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23444444%22%2C%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22linear-gradient%28280deg%2C%20rgba%28227%2C%20210%2C%202%2C%200%29%2C%20%23fbe850%29%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%233da68e%22%7D%7D”]Focus on your weaknesses: [/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Because USMLE Step 1 is broken down by topics, you have to perform in all the areas to do well on the test as a whole. You can get an objective assessment of your strengths and weaknesses using diagnoistic tests. Built into most USMLE test prep materials are diagnostis (see for example Kaplan USMLE prep materials) – that let you know how you’re doing in a specific subtopic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22%23444444%22%2C%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22linear-gradient%28280deg%2C%20rgba%28227%2C%20210%2C%202%2C%200%29%2C%20%23fbe850%29%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%233da68e%22%7D%7D”]Study for the USMLE as you study your medical school course:[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]This seems like a trivial answer, but its not always implemented. Some medical schools use board-exam like tests in their courses, but some are pass-fail. If you’re in a pass-fail course its important to realize that you’re preparing for the USMLE – and study that way.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]USMLE Step 1 Tips from Andreas Carl, the author of USMLE Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple. Andreas’ prep advice for making a top score on the USMLE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row]