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USMLE STEP I

Brian Cervenka and Amy CummingsNovember 1 st , 2012

Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class of2013



Objective:Realize you will be okay. TODAY ’S SESSION:

USMLE in Context

Logistics

Resource Overview

Tips for Now

NEXT SESSION:

Study Schedules

Maximizing ICS

Resources in Depth

Tips for Test Day



The Board Myth

USMLE dictates residency choice

A review: residency application components

• AOA?• Research?•

MSPE?• Away?

• Honors?• Awards?

• Sports/Music?



Keck SOM & USMLE Step I:Good News! We do well.

Keck USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011• 230-232 (“ competitive ” scores are considered >230)

National USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011• 218-224

Keck system exams questions very similar to USMLE step

1 questions

You are going to do well just by showing up



National average

Keck average



The USMLE

Three-step examination for medical licensure

Step I (~$560)325 multiple-choice questions

8 hour testing session• 7 blocks, 60 minutes each, ~46 questions/block• 1 hour break time: 45 min true break + 15 min for tutorial

Scoring• 3 digit associated w/ total # of correct questions (consistent

yearly)• 2 digit derived from 3 digit score in passing terms (e.g. >75)

http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/bulletin/2013bulletin.pdf





Logistics:You ’ re still ahead of the game.

Scheduling• Apply for permit in November• Schedule your date in December/January•

Test in May or JunePrometric Centers

Nearby: Glendale, Culver City, Anaheim• Culver City

• quiet, bathrooms outside around the corner• Glendale

• easy access to bathrooms/lockers (less wasted time)• next to the freeway (sirens), gardeners on Thursday



Step I Preparation:What most students do

Start studying 10-12h/day after Spring Break

First Aid Review in Depth

USMLEWorld Qbank

NBME Practice Test(s)

2-3 Other Resources based on preference• Goljan, Rapid Review, Costanzo, BRS Physiology

• Doctors in Training• Flashcards (Lippincott ’s Microcards, Lange Pharmacology)• Kaplan Q ’s



High Yield ResourcesTips• Avoid buying too many• Don ’t start and stop multiple resources• Use few and get to know them thoroughly

First Aid• Most important study resource• Comprehensive and approachable• Required ICS textbook• Purchase most current version (2013)• Check for errata

http://firstaidteam.com/updates-and-corrections









Q BanksKaplan• Separate user interface• Longer questions, multiple order!• 2400 questions•

1 month: $99, 12 months: $249

USMLE world• Interface like real USMLE• Questions are similar to real exam,

slightly more detail orientated• ~2000 questions• 1 month: $99, 3 month: $185

Note:“

good ”

scores are >70% on timed, random Qtest blocks



A Note on ReviewPrograms

Kaplan ($2400++)•

Formal review program• 200h videos, 10 exams, lecture notes (doesn ’t include Qbank)• not popular w/ Keck Students

Doctors In Training ($800, may get deal)• Uses First Aid, DIT study guide, active• Keeps you on schedule• Occasionally wastes your time• Can be completed in 15 days (30-45 recommended)

Vs.





High Yield ResourcesBRS Physiology by Costanzo• Helpful for explaining detailed

physiology concepts in a concise andreliable format

• Regarded as best physiologyresources as covers topics inappropriate depth for step 1

• Practice problems are helpful for

system exams



Other ResourcesUtah Medical QuestionBank http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/EXAM/MULTORG/EXAMIDX.html

Other Resources for Targeted Review:•

Biochemistry –

Rapid Review• Cell Biology – Robbins Ch1-7• Microbiology – Rapid Review, Lippincott ’s FC• Neurology – High Yield Neuroanatomy• Pharmacology – Lange Flashcards

Various Keynote Reviews ([email protected])

Goljan Audio ([email protected])

http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/EXAM/MULTORG/EXAMIDX.html








Concluding Remarks



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