2014USMLE Step 1 Guide

Resources and Study Plan

Best Deal: 180 day optionhttp://usmleworld.com

USMLE WorldQbank & Self Assessment

Closest to actual board questions.

Tip: Self Assessment gives comprehensive review of what you got right, wrong, and why--extremely useful!

On Amazon for $45 with free shippinghttp://amazon.com/First-USMLE-Step-2014-Series/dp/0071831428

First AidThe Holy Grail of the USMLE Step 1

Tip: Memorize front to back!

Try for Free, then get the 6-month optionhttp://picmonic.com

PicmonicLong-Term RetentionAwesome audio visual platform for long-term retention and exam day recall of high-yield topics.

Supplement all First Aid sections with Picmonic to commit information to memory.

Tip: Picmonic cards correspond to First Aid page numbers to make it super easy.

AnkiDroid on Google Play for Free or AnkiMobile for iPhone on iTunes for $24.99https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/usmle

AnkiOnline Flashcard Program

Spaced Repetition, Choose your flashcards.

Tip: Search online for “Step 1 AnkiDecks” for free cards.

GoljanAudio Lectures for Pathology

Ace med school’s hardest class with these excellent audio lectures

Tip: Get audio files from upperclassmen

Try the Free Trial first, Pathoma Pro starts at $85http://www.pathoma.com/

PathomaBook with Online Videos to Master Pathology

Tip: Also useful for class.

Try the Trial first, then go month-to-month for $39http://firecracker.me/

FirecrackerOnline Spaced Repetition Program

Adaptive Program, Quiz Features

Tip: Creates a Custom Study Plan and shows your progress

$50 per examhttps://nsas.nbme.org/home

Board Practice ExamsComprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment (CBSSA) for Step 1

By the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Tip: Do at least two!

1. Take the USMLE World Self Assessment to determine your list of strengths and weaknesses.

2. Make a list of weak sections.

3. Use First Aid to improve on a weak section and supplement with corresponding Picmonic cards.

4. Take USMLE World Qbankquestions for that section.

5. Repeat for each section.

6. During down time or before bed, use Anki flashcards.

7. Take another USMLE World Self Assessment after you complete First Aid.

8. Update your list of strengths and weaknesses.

9. Take the CBSSA.

10. Conquer Step 1!

10 Step Study Plan