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USMLE STEP I
Brian Cervenka and Amy CummingsNovember 1 st , 2012
Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class of2013
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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
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The Board Myth
USMLE dictates residency choice
A review: residency application components
• AOA?• Research?•
MSPE?• Away?
• Honors?• Awards?
• Sports/Music?
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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
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National average
Keck average
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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])
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Concluding Remarks
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