USMLE = United States Medical Licensing Exam
This is a pass/fail exam (previously scored) requirement for any IMG applying to the USA. It’s an 8-hour exam divided into seven 60-minute blocks with multiple-choice questions. Yes, it is 8 hours long, that’s not a typo.
The exam costs $1000, with an additional International Test Delivery Surcharge if taken outside the US or Canada. Details on testing centres and content can be found here.
You can find the USMLE Step 1 content specification here.
I’m studying for this exam and will release a guide on preparation for it soon.
About:
- 8 hour examination (7x 1 hour blocks and 1 block break)
- Aims to test knowledge of the basic medical sciences
- best done after at least a few months of clinical experience
- Pass and Fail now but do not neglect buidling a strong founation for STEP 2CK
- Skip the tutorial to get 15 minutes extra, otherwise only 45 minute break
UFAPS Technique
Uworld - best questino bank for all USMLE Examination
First Aid - best review resources and particularly effective when learning points are added from other resources
Pathoma - Best resources for Pathology
Sketchy - Excellent for Microbiology nad Pharmacology