Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE - Step 1 Exam August 8, 2013

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 1 Educational Policy Usually take in June following 2 nd year Must pass by December 31 st of 3 rd year If first attempt is unsuccessful, plan on re- take by November 15 th of 3 rd year

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Step I/MCAT 11/19/2015 3

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Best Practices for Preparing for Step 1 Start preparing for Step 1 by reading the appropriate sections of First Aid with each course as it is in session. This information will provide a structure and overview of major concepts from the point of view of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Consider adding notes from classes to First Aid. (Optional: Consider using practice Step 1 questions in conjunction with each course.) Goal: Read First Aid at least once by the end of second year. Use First Aid and USMLE World electronic question banks as core Step 1 study materials during the May-June study period following second year. Identify weak areas and use subject-specific review materials (Board Review Series, Lippincott for pharmacology or pathology).

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Best Practices for Preparing for Step 1, continued Do not wait until you have studied all content before taking a practice test. Take a practice test to establish a baseline and to identify which areas (weak areas) you will study first. Take additional practice tests periodically to check your progress. Consider practice tests as tools to monitor your progress toward taking the actual test. Develop a feasible plan of study that includes reading/studying, doing questions in question banks, and ongoing review of topics already studied. Do random questions in 50 minute blocks (question bank). Review correct and incorrect answers and understand why the correct answer is correct and why others are wrong. Keep a running list of topics that will require additional study.

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Resources Pick the one(s) best for YOU! –Doctors in Training (DIT) –Pathoma –Picmonic –Firecracker –Kaplan –USMLE World

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Save the Date! MS2 Class Meeting –“USMLE Logistics” Wednesday, November 6th, :00 pm to 2:15 pm 2204 MBRB

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Dr. Hadler’s Step 1 Review Course A 2 hour review session each week of 2nd semester Each session covers 1 chapter of 1st Aid for USMLE Step 1 book Students select the lecturers A designated MS 3/4 volunteer will work with each lecturer to determine the high yield material to cover (using the 1st Aid book) A designated MS 3/4 volunteer will write a pre-review quiz and a post-review quiz on their material. Quizzes will be available on line.

Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Resources and Contacts USMLE Web Site – National Board of Medical Examiners –The National Board of Medical Examiners ®The National Board of Medical Examiners ® Prometric web site –

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