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Which subject is most important for USMLE Step 1?
Below is a list of the most popular Step 1 books by subject:
- Anatomy: “High-Yield Gross Anatomy”
- Behavioral Science: “High-Yield Behavioral Science” or “BRS Behavioral Science”
- Biochemistry: “Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry”, “BRS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, or “High-Yield Biochemistry”
What subject should I start first on USMLE Step 1?
Originally Answered: What is the best subject for beginners to prepare for the USMLE Step 1? Anatomy is usually the best and favourite subject amongst the students, and also it being more of a mugging based subject so that can be a good choice.
What happens if you fail Step 1?
The NBME permits students to retake the USMLE Step 1 a maximum of six times. After your first failed attempt, you may retake the exam twice within one year. If you don’t pass on your third attempt, you will have to wait six months to retake the exam.
What are the best resources for USMLE Step 1 ethics?
Best Ethics and Behavioral Sciences Resources for USMLE STEP 1 For ethics and behavioral sciences, I found the UWorld questions, Kaplan ethics videos, and the “100 cases by Conrad Fischer” enough to know the principles you need while answering ethics questions on the STEP 1 exam. Everything that follows is just common sense.
How to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 biochemistry exam?
There is almost a consensus on the best initial biochemistry resource to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam: Kaplan. As we know, biochemistry is huge, with many enzymes and metabolic pathways. Therefore, it is essential to know what to focus on when you study.
What is the best book for USMLE preparation?
Of course, if you are currently studying medical subjects you should use a book but for USMLE prep just use latest First Aid and subscribe to Lecturio. This is my golden combination, which will help you throughout your whole preparation time (+ you’ll economize hundreds of dollars).
How long is the USMLE Step 1 exam?
USMLE Step 1 is a computer-based, one-day, eight-hour long examination. It consists of seven one-hour question blocks (40 questions/block) and includes one hour of break time. The one-hour break time can be utilized all at once split into 5-10 minutes break time after each question block.