USMLE Step 1 Preparation Resource Center

[Cadusma]

Welcome to the USMLE Step1 Link Library!

I am creating a "sticky note" that includes a list of suggested study resources for the USMLE Step1. These study resources will include books, live lectures, website links and anything else you can send me. You may also send me lists of resources to definitely avoid. I would also like you to rate (as a percentage) how effective those resources were to you. For example, you may suggest that "First Aid covered or was helpful for 85% of your tested exam material."

*Please send me your suggestions by posting, private message or email.

[Cadusma]

Note: I am aware that many of the links to the threads from the "old valuemd" forum no longer work. At this time, some of those original threads are no longer available. Please work with the valid links until I can update the others.

Personal Experiences and Success Stories with the USMLE Step1

fernando = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...y-my-life.html

nickvzla = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...est-today.html

shahmati = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...back-exam.html

Vega$ = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...ook-today.html

asrusmle = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-99-258-a.html

tapan = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

drholemd = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...html#post91462

helpme upperclassmen = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-99-today.html

Easy with references to posts by "USMLEman1" and "docespy" = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

elcubano = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html and http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-242-98-a.html

vjpdoc = http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic19084.html

kiwi = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

kana = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

ani = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-step-1-a.html

Boggs http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

magdel = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

bdp = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18699

guest = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

docespy = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...ory-score.html

john = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18453

Daisy = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

April = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...experince.html

helper = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18008

Venus = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-step-1-a.html

VKT = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17993

Carry = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-i-passed.html

TAC = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17886

Cruz = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

silent observer = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

anonymous = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

Error = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17732

Patel = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17562

parisima = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17546

rachael = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=17265

sona = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16936

Butterball8675 = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16882

Texan/IMG = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16804

shery = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16616

apoorva = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16392

guest = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16272

homeobox = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16170

whoobub = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=16169

vita = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15776

Sony = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15506

Dequ's success story = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...e-my-exam.html

monica camelia = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15037

may = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14609

meg = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14592

dodo = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14342

Helen = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14363

bts4202 = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...le-advice.html

drak = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13955

nasdaf = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

ping = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...xperience.html

bonus = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12780

guest = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12605

arwen = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12535

J.D. = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12506

Gallant = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12505

passmle = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12264

Tracy = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11968

Apple = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11109 and http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11176

Tiingler = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11496

Meowie = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-dec-17-a.html

Luck = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11136

Joo = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=10921

Loser's 95 = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=9087

Guest = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...nce-today.html

Garam Masala = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-...-90-score.html

How I scored a 97 = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=1764

i have a life again = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=1450

How I scored above a 90 = http://pub42.ezboard.com/fpinoyimgfo...icID=344.topic

How I scored above a 260 =

http://www.rossmed.edu/Medical_Schoo...ring_a_260_on_

USM/secret_to_scoring_a_260_on_usm.html

Personal success stories = http://www.uagmd.com/usmle.htm#Achieving%20the%2099th%20percentile%20-%20Success%20Stories!

cheapmedbooks = http://pub42.ezboard.com/fpinoyimgfo...icID=139.topic



Help! I need advice on how to study for the Step1

The general consensus is that you MUST KNOW or have studied, as a minimum, the following:
1) First Aid for the USMLE Step1 = http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...luetheplace-20
2) Kaplan's Qbank = http://www.kaptest.com/med_home.jhtml

Other top candidates include:
1) Any study resources produced by Edward Goljan = Goljan Resources
2) WebPath = http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html
3) Step Up = http:..www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0781737931/valuetheplace-20
4) Medical Boards Step 1: Made Ridiculously Simple = http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...luetheplace-20

Beyond that there are many, many suggesions; read on ...

Which question banks are the best to review by MIAMISTYLE = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18682

Kalel's General about various books = http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=108020

If I memorize First Aid, how will I do? = http://forums.studentdoctor.net/show...threadid=63295 and selected posts

from http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...e+first+aid%22

How helpful was First Aid for USMLE Step1? = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14357

How helpful was Goljan's HY and Comprehensive notes? = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15039

If I use QBank, do I still need Q-book? = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12545 (Note: Several of my classmates

thought that Kaplan's Qbook was more like the actual exam questions than Kaplan's Qbank)

Can I do well on Step1 without Kaplan Qbank? = http://forums.studentdoctor.net/show...threadid=92890

Study Questionbanks! advice = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=58300

Advice from an M3 = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11809

drC's "Things you should know" = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11244

the_ghost_is_here's advice = http://pub42.ezboard.com/fpinoyimgfo...icID=415.topic

roxter = http://pub42.ezboard.com/fpinoyimgfo...icID=139.topic

Ankur = http://www.usmleforum.com/step1/disp...es.asp?id=3032

Mark's website = http://www.usmleprepinfo.com/

Step1 Timing Strategy by felinefan = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14128

Time Management Strategies by vjpdoc = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18082

Dr Heart's High Yield = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18130

Possible correlation between NBME Self-Assessment Test and actual Step 1 score = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18209

Note: It's not the number of hours you spend studying per day ... it's the quality of your studying that has the

biggest effect on your score!



I didn't pass the 1st time, now what?!

Inspirational message to those who have not passed yet by Pam = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=18108

Help ... I failed 3 times! = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=11439

Advice for students who have previously not passed = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15377

3rd Try by twotimeloser = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12785

Note: One of my classmates studied less the 2nd time and passed (March 2004), because his 2nd exam contained material

that was more in line with what he knew well ... often times it's luck-of-the-draw as far as what exam you get



Selected advice from TommyK

A THOUSAND APOLOGIES FOR MY ABSENCE, BUT THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS, PLEASE READ! BELOW MY TEST ADVICE (Super HY POST)!!!! =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13646

TommyK Advice = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13735

I am giving too much help to the current test takers = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13404

More Advice = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13138

I am getting a lot of questions about if First Aid and Ka plan is enough, and I think =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13161

I keep being asked WHERE the questions come from, they are from = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13041

More Advice = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12939

MORE test advice...during the test, read the answer choices and ask yourself = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12878

Make SURE you have the basics first, save the details for later = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12877

Don't just do questions blindly...like QBank, etc = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=12874

HY Concept 452 (This 4 page concept post answers MULTIPLE VALUEMD READER QUESTIONS, so PLEASE READ!) =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14085

to Tommyk why do u recommed Step-UP step-1 ? people have diffirent idea about this book what is ur reson! =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=14117



Helpful Polls

How helpful was First Aid for USMLE Step1? =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php...ote=viewresult

How effective was Crashing the Boards in your studies? =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php...ote=viewresult

How effective are Goljan's audio lectures and/or Goljan's notes? =

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php...ote=viewresult



Privacy Issues on ValueMD

To the Moderators of ValueMD, if we register, is our privacy intact? = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=13121



Links to help you learn and review Imaging Studies (MRIs, Cat Scans, etc.)

USMLE Site (many resource links) = http://www.usmlesite.com/

Insitute for Diagnostic Radiology = http://www.evaluation.idr.med.uni-er.../CTAbdomen.htm

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences = http://rad.usuhs.mil/rad/location/location_frame.html

University of Iowa Virtual Hospital = http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/rad...malRadAnatomy/



USMLE and Subject Study Guides

Daniel = http://www-personal.umich.edu/~danielbc/2004/study.html

Chenll = http://www-personal.umich.edu/~chenll/studyaids.html

6-Week Study Guide = http://www.residency.info/falcon/index.php?page=13

Medinfo = http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year2/usmle/studytips.shtml

NYU (appears to no longer work) = http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/student...cil/boards.html

Jeffline (very informative) = http://jeffline.tju.edu/JMCstudents/usmle/sample.html

MDTool = http://www.mdtool.com/step1guide.html

Medfools = http://www.medfools.com/downloads.html

Boston University = http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/P...D=42&Page=7554



Other Useful Resources

StudentDoc = http://www.studentdoc.com/index.html

WikiMD = http://wikimd.org/index.php?title=Usmle_Step1

Many links provided by Dr. SBA = http://www.sbamin.com/main/usmle/step1.htm

KU Medical Center = http://www.kumc.edu/som/medsos/Step1Prep.htm

University of South Dakota = http://med.usd.edu/icm/spss/step1.html

Jeffline = http://jeffline.tju.edu/JMCstudents/usmle/index.html

Specific Subject Reviews = http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/public/

Daniel Chan's study guides broken down by subject (very good) = http://www-personal.umich.edu/~danielbc/2004/study.html

Harvard = http://www.hms.harvard.edu/societies...he.boards.html

Developmental Milestones = http://www.beaney.com/health/develop...ilestones.html

BioEthics = http://eduserv.hscer.washington.edu/...ics/index.html

Medical Mnemonics = http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/

ValueMD Mnemonics = http://www.valuemd.com/mnemonics.php

StudyNow Mnemonics = http://studynow.com/mnemonics/

What the difference between FMGs and IMGs? = http://www.residency.info/img/index.php

MDLinks (page loads slowly) = http://www.mdlinks.net/review/

Medical education for students with learning disorders = http://www.marshall.edu/medicalhelp/

MedFools = http://www.medfools.com/boards.html

Medical Training Tutorials and Simulators = http://www.medtrng.com/tutorials_simulators.htm

Medscape by WebMD (register with WebMD for great clinical vignettes with image studies) =

http://www.medscape.com/medstudentshome



Commercial USMLE Step1 Review Courses

Pass Program (Very highly rated if you are really struggling to pass the USMLE Step 1, very personalized training) =

http://www.passprogram.net/

Kaplan Live Lecture Course and Review = http://kaptest.com/med_home.jhtml

Princeton Review, website = http://www.princetonreview.com

Chicago Medical School, website = http://www.finchcms.edu/cms/educatio...oardReview.cfm

University of Missouri at Kansas City, website = www.umkc.edu/ipp/

LWW MedRevu = http://www.medrevu.com/products

Falcon = http://www.*************.com

Northwestern Medical Review (more info presented in post below) = http://northwesternmedicalreview.com



USMLE Step1 Practice and Self-Test Exams

Kaplan Qbank = http://www.kaptest.com

LWW's MedREvu = http://www.medrevu.com/products/sample.asp

NBME's Self-Assessment ($$$) = https://external1.nbme.org/nsasweb/servlet/mesa_main

USMLE.org sample exam = http://www.usmle.org/step1/s1sam.htm

Comments about the NBME Practice Exam = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=10683

4Tests = http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=77

4USMLE = http://www.usmle.fornix-soft.com/cgi...ndex.html#quiz

USMLE Bank (NOT RECOMMENDED) = http://www.usmlebank.com

Test yourself on some First Aid and TommyK material = http://usmle.myplayspace.com

USMLEasy by McGraw-Hill ($99/month) = http://books.mcgraw-hill.com/medical...asy/index.html

Exam Master = http://www.valuemd.com/exammaster.php

USMLE World (Step 2 only) = http://www.usmleworld.com/

WebPath (Pathology only) = http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html



Downloadable USMLE Step1 Study Material

ValueMD = http://www.valuemd.com/downloads.php

Book-House = http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/book-house/files/

USMLE-CSA = http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/usmle-csa/files/

USMLEXAM = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usmlexam/files/

4USMLE = http://www.usmle.fornix-soft.com/cgi...#otherownloads

MedFools Charts = http://www.medfools.com/downloads.html

University of Tennessee Medical School = http://www.utmed.org/m2/step1.shtml

Prep4USMLE = http://downloads.prep4usmle.com/



USMLE FAQs

UIC USMLE FAQs = http://www.uic.edu/depts/mcam/osa/faq/USMLE.htm

Student Doctor Network USMLE FAQs = http://www.studentdoctor.net/boards/index.asp

Help! I have a latin-style name. How should I enter it on my ECFMG/USMLE application =

http://www.valuemd.com//viewtopic.php?t=12060

How many times can I reschedule my exam with the Prometric testing center = http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=15624



Official USMLE Step1 Links

IMGs and FMGs must register to take the Step1 through the ECFMG = http://ecfmg.org

US medical students register to take the Step1 through the NBME = http://www.nbme.org

Change test dates and check grades through ECFMG-OASIS = http://ecfmg.org

Sign up to take your Step1 at a Prometric Testing Center in the USA = http://www.2test.com or http://www.prometric.com

For the latest information related to the USMLE visit = http://www.usmle.org



Official Links Related to your Residency Experience

One of the best residency experience websites = http://www.scutwork.com

Check on accredited residency programs through ACGME = http://www.acgme.org

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for IMGs = http://www.ecfmg.org/eras/index.html

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) ERAS = http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm

National Residency Match Program (NRMP) = http://www.nrmp.org

Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) = http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html

Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) = http://www.fsmb.org

American Medical Association(AMA) = http://www.ama-assn.org

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) = http://www.lcme.org



The Oasis Trick ... to check your USMLE Step1 scores early

Step-by-Step Instructions = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/3030-step-step-instructions-oasis-trick.html

Explanation by bts4202 = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/18591-oasis-trick.html

When to check by BlueLabel = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/18321-how-long-after-taking-step-1-a.html

Find out if you have to retake Step1 by jek2839 = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/18890-true.html

Additional post about Oasis Trick = http://www.valuemd.com/search.php?searchid=133816


Other USMLE Step1 and IMG Forums

USMLE forums = http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1/

Ridiculously Simple = http://usmle.net/step-1

USMLE Forum = http://www.usmleforum.com/step1

Federation of Foreign Medical Schools = http://www.network54.com/Forum/4609

Old Network 54 forum before it became ValueMD = http://www.network54.com/Forum/32437

Pinoy IMG or "OrbitWebs" = http://p196.ezboard.com/bpinoyimgforum or http://pub42.ezboard.com/bpinoyimgforum

Prep4usmle = http://www.prep4usmle.com

Student Doctor Network = http://forums.studentdoctor.net/index.php

Fredys IMG Webring = http://a.webring.com/hub?ring=imgs

Book-House = http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/book-house

USMLE-CSA = http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/usmle-csa

USMLEXAM = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usmlexam

Dr Frankie = Appears to no longer be available

4USMLE = http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/4usmle

4USMLE = http://usmle.fornix-soft.com/cgi-bin...ard/step1.html

MDLinks = http://forum.mdlinks.net/viewforum.php?f=1

AIPPG = http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7

AAPI = http://www3.estart.com/cgi-bin/ubb/f...000&LastLogin=

MedIndia = http://www.medindia.net/doctors/foru...age.asp?mid=22

StudentDoc = http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2

DocsBoard = http://www.docsboard.com/forums/index.php

UCEUSMLE Study Group = http://groups.msn.com/UCEUSMLEStudyG...sageboard.msnw

Note: Please submit links that you feel should be included by posting below, private messaging or emailing me.

Also, please update me with corrections to the links above.

[Cadusma]

ValueMD does NOT endorse this or any program listed above. These descriptions are here for your benefit in assessing the best review course for you.


More information about Northwestern Medical Review:

Subject: USMLE Step I
Date: 7/14/2004, 4:05 AM
From: registrar@northwesternmedicalreview.com

We are sending you this email as part of our outreach program to introduce your class to Northwestern Medical Review USMLE Step I preparation services.

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You may preview information about our various USMLE Step I plans at our web at www.NorthwesternMedicalReview.com, or by dropping me a short email at contactus@northwesternmedicalreview.com.

Regards,

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517-347-6914
Registrar@northwesternmedicalreview

[Cadusma]

< Reserved Post >

[Unregistered]

This is just for bump

[Cecilia]

I found interesting what you are doing, I leave in America since 1988, last time I did the test was on 1992, at the time I have 62, then everything change..now I'm considering the idea to re start.
I'm graduated from UAG on 1986...ummmm long time ago.
At present I'm working in clinical research, since 6 hrs ago.
Please give me and advice.

Cecilia

Welcome to the USMLE Step1 Link Library!

I am creating a "sticky note" that includes a list of suggested study resources for the USMLE Step1. These study resources will include books, live lectures, website links and anything else you can send me. You may also send me lists of resources to definitely avoid. I would also like you to rate (as a percentage) how effective those resources were to you. For example, you may suggest that "First Aid covered or was helpful for 85% of your tested exam material."

*Please send me your suggestions by posting, private message or email.

[Cecilia]

I live in America, instead of leave...ji sorry.

[Cecilia]

I star to be optimistic.

[Dr.Xtreme]

Information about Online Diagnostic test?

[Unregistered]

Does anyone know of what this book "USMLE Step I Preparation Secrets E-book with Bonus Special Reports" is all about? Has anyone tried it yet? and is it worth it?