USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep

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The USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep course is a study course based entirely online. Kaplan’s OnlinePrep course is a convenient study programme which enables you to study from anywhere you want, in your own time.

The OnlinePrep course provides you with more than 200 hours of video lectures, delivered by Kaplan's expert lecturers in the US, which will teach you about the USMLE step 1. Additionally, you will get a diagnostic test which will help you determine what your strengths/weaknesses are, multiple assessment test during the online course, as well as extensive lecture notes to run alongside your video lectures.

Additional OnlinePrep Materials

Enhance your prep work by adding USMLE QBank.

QBank offers thousands of USMLE questions!

QBank is available for USMLE Steps 1 2 CK and 3.

USMLE OnlinePrep Overview and Pricing

You can begin your USMLE OnlinePrep course whenever you want and you can choose from a range of course lengths.

You'll get access to a syllabus online which is simple to use. The OnlinePrep course includes 1+ hours of online video lectures which can be reviewed whenever you want, a diagnostic test, 9 subject based assessment tests, a full-length simulated exam plus much more. You will also receive high yield Lecture Notes to help you study.

Course Options:

USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep - 3 months: €1690
USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep - 6 months: €2750
USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep - 9 months: €3500

Step 1 OnlinePrep with QBank Options
Also, you have the choice of including QBank to your OnlinePrep. This allows you to increase your study experience by adding further step 1 practice questions to your syllabus. The QBank consists of over 2,000 practice questions!

USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep + QBank - 3 months: €1800
USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep + QBank - 6 months: €2850
USMLE Step 1 OnlinePrep + QBank - 9 months: €3600

Course Structure

The course starts as soon as you receive the Lecture Notes and are granted access to your online account. You will begin the course by taking a Diagnostic Test. This will help establish what your strengths/weaknesses are.

Then you will use the online learning platform to access the video lectures to learn vital content. Throughout the course you'll sit 9 assessment tests on various subjects in order to measure your progress - this will enable you determine what areas in which you should to improve.

On top of this you will sit a full-length simulated online exam which lets you test yourself in exam like conditions.

Course Materials

3, 6 or 9 months of online access
Over 200 hours of online video lectures delivered by expert faculty in the US
USMLE Step 1 Diagnostic Test
9 online subject-based assessment tests
USMLE Step 1 Full Length Online Simulated Exam
QBank with over 2,200 practice questions and test taking strategy guide.
Volumes of Lecture Notes that cover the following Step 1 basic Sciences:

Anatomy

Behavioral Sciences

Biochemistry and Medical Genetics

Immunology and Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

USMLE Step 1 Exam Overview

The USMLE exam series is required for all International Medical Graduates to gain ECFMG certification and ultimately secure a US Residency Program. USMLE Step 1 & 2CK scores are used by Residency Program Coordinators as an initial screening process for applications. Competitive scores help your application to get noticed, and based on your application you will be invited to interview.

The USMLE Step 1 exam is typically taken by US Medical Students at the end of their second year at Medical School. The exam focuses on the Basic Sciences, testing the following disciplines:

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Physiology
Pharmacology
Immunology
Behavioral Science
Medical Genetics
Pathology

The struggle for many International Medical Graduates is going back to basics and thinking like a medical student again. There are also marked differences in the emphasis on subjects for US Medical Students. In the US, a far greater emphasis is placed on Behavioral Science than anywhere else. The USMLE Step 1 format means that you should be able to link information from a number of different disciplines in order to make conclusions based on the information in the question.

You will see questions in Clinical Vignette format, with multiple choice answers. This means that questions will require you to make a number of conclusions based on limited information in questions. This requires you to pull on information from a range of disciplines and organ systems. If you are unfamiliar with one area or part of the question, it is likely you will pick the incorrect answer.

USMLE Step 1 Test Format

USMLE Step 1

350 questions
8 hours of testing (including an hour of break time).
Questions are divided into 7 blocks of 50 completely random questions
Most question items assess basic medical science concepts in the form of clinical vignettes. This style typically involves fairly long lead-in scenarios followed by relatively brief response options.

The minimum test score for the USMLE Step 1 is 188, this represents a student answering between 55-65% of questions correctly. Please note however, that this is considerably lower than the average USMLE Step 1 score for US Medical Graduates which is 220-240.

Register for the USMLE Step 1

International Medical Graduates must first register with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) online at www.ecfmg.org. To start a Residency Program all IMG’s must have certification from the ECFMG. Due to the differing standards of Medical Degrees globally, Program Coordinators need to compare you to be at the same level as US Graduates to compare your applications, the ECFMG works to do this.

To book your exam, you should first register with the ECFMG to get an “ECFMG Token” – this is an identification number that you need to book your exam. To register for your exam you will need to send of a notarized identification form (Form 186). When you know the date you want to take your exam, you can book your 3 month eligibility period through the ECFMG. At this point you will need to pay a $740 application fee, plus an International Test delivery charge ($130-$330) depending on the country you’ll be taking your exam in.

Once you have registered for your USMLE Step 1 Eligibility Period you will be sent a Scheduling Permit. This stipulates the dates that you should take your exam between, and details of how to book your exam. The USMLE Step 1 is administered by the Prometric Center. Visit their website to find out the locations you can take your exam.

The exam is available on any day of the week bar Sunday’s. You book in for an available slot and take your exam on computer. Results can take between 3-6 weeks to receive, remember this when booking your exam and planning your application.

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