What the USMLE Step 1 Score Reporting Change Gets Right
Social media platforms lit up when sponsors of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) announced ... Read more
Bethany Erb
Updated June 22, 2022 by Bethany Erb
Step 1
Step 1 refers to the first United States Medical Licensing Examination for medical students.
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Six Science-Backed Study Strategies for the USMLE Step 1
Today, the stakes are higher than ever to absorb as much information as possible during ... Read more
Mark Heslin
Updated August 24, 2020 by Mark Heslin
Step 1 Becomes Pass/Fail: What are the Impacts?
Updated June 21, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors, and technical ... Read more
Kunal Sindhu
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kunal Sindhu
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one ... Read more
Emily Hayward
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Hayward
5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What Really Matters When Choosing Your Medical School
Many students don’t realize that the residency match should be top of mind when choosing ... Read more
Stacy Meyer
Updated June 26, 2022 by Stacy Meyer
Chronicles of a Med Student: The View From the Other Side of Boards
Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
QBanks Before Step 1: Bomb the Questions, Ace the Test
Here’s a scenario I am asked about a lot: It’s a month before Step 1 ... Read more
Jason Ryan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jason Ryan
5 Study Tips for the USMLE Step 1
1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” ... Read more
Elsevier
Updated June 26, 2022 by Elsevier
How to Succeed in Physiology: The Course, Step 1, and Beyond
Physiology is different! If you’re in the midst of learning physiology, either in a traditional or ... Read more
Elsevier
Updated June 26, 2022 by Elsevier
Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams
There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam ... Read more
Arvind Kutty
Updated August 21, 2026 by Arvind Kutty
