USMLE® Step 1 by the Numbers

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Tips for Creating a S.M.A.R.T GOAL Study Plan

Spaced Repetition

Measurable results

Active Learning

Realistic Question Practice

Targeted integration of first year and

second-year material (during this school year!)

GOAL - > every planned study time has a…GOAL!!

Question review should help you target specific areas for remaining study!

Content

Questions

Total Study Time ExamDay

TopicalQuestion Review Test simulation

Smart Prep: Question Practice + Remediation

Content

Questions

• Averaged 68% on Qbanks• Focused on explanations• Employed spaced repetition

Qbank 1: 10 MCQs

4 x wk

Qbank 1: 15 MCQs:

6 x wk

Qbank 2: 44 MCQs

6x wk

Qbank 2: 88 MCQs

6 x wk

9.5 – 5 mo 5 – 1.5 mo 1.5 – 1 mo 1 mo

• Used Qbanks during semester studies• Used multiple Qbanks• Used results to plan study

Question Practice Time Line

Common Traits Among High Scorers

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HOW KAPLAN WILL HELP

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• Sequential items and Multimedia questions

• There may be more than 5 answers choices

• Not grouped in any way

• Basic Science questions couched in clinical vignette format

• No negatively worded questions

• Some experimental questions

Kaplan’s Step 1 High Yield Includes:

Complete Organ System coverage in 50 hours with lectures reviewed by Kaplan’s Master Faculty

On-the-go access to lectures that are accessible on iPad®

Access now and Until Your Test™

USMLE-style practice questions after lecture series

Step 1 Qbank with an integrated mobile app for iPhone® and Android™

Weekly warm-up exercises with quick video explanations to jumpstart your prep

Printed workbook to supplement your on demand lectures. Created by Kaplan’s Master Faculty.

http://www.random.org/

Only You Have the Power to Determine Your Future.

Your USMLE Step 1 prep starts now.

Scott Robertson.

scott.robertson@kaplan.comVisit: kaplanmedical.com

Thank you!