USMLE Step 1 Live Preparation Course

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7 Week Live Prep - Debrecen

Study high yield USMLE Step 1 subjects with Kaplan’s expert Medical Faculty at the University of Debrecen, Hungary.

Expert Kaplan lecturers in each area of the USMLE Step 1 will fly from the US to Hungary to teach students over a 7 week period.

The course will cover the high yield areas for the following disciplines.

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Behavioral Science
Medical Genetics
Pharmacology
Physiology
Pathology
Immunology
Microbiology

Expert Kaplan Medical Faculty work to give you the most relevant exam content for test day, and will be able to answer questions you have about the exam and explain any ideas or concepts you don’t understand. If you enjoy interaction with peers and comprehensive, informative live lectures, this option is perfect for you!

Course	Location	Dates	Enroll
USMLE Step 1 Live Prep	University of Debrecen Medical School, Hungary	30 June - 17 August 2012

Location of USMLE Live Prep in Hungary

The University of Debrecen Medical School is conveniently located east of Budapest. With excellent train and road links, the school is situated in beautiful surroundings, and offers student accommodation that suits all study needs.

See the boxes below for further information about the course venue and accommodation options at Debrecen.

Expert USMLE Resources

You will receive a unique online homepage to access a USMLE Step 1 Diagnostic Test, testing your skills and guiding your USMLE study. You will also receive a full length USMLE Step 1 Simulated Exam to assess your readiness for test day. Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 Live Prep courses also provides you with a full set of USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes and a Qbook to test your USMLE Step 1 knowledge.

If you upgrade to Deluxe Prep, you will also receive 4 months of access to recorded lectures and New Qbank!

USMLE Live Prep Pricing

USMLE Step 1 Live Prep Options, Hungary

Standard Tuition - $3,399

7 weeks live lectures, diagnostic test, simulated exam, lecture notes, Qbook and 9 assessment tests!

Deluxe Prep Tuition - $4,399

Includes all the features of standard tuition PLUS 4 months access' to recorded lectures online and a Kaplan Qbank full of useful practice questions to make sure you are ready to take your Step 1 exam! Your 4 months access can start once the live course has finished, so you can go back over those difficult topics!

USMLE Step 1 Course Overview

Every Kaplan USMLE course starts with a USMLE diagnostic test. This allows you to test your skills and knowledge at the start of your course and guide your study based on your skills.

Kaplan’s live USMLE preparation courses are designed to focus on the high yield, most relevant exam content and concepts enabling you to learn the skills necessary to pass the USMLE Step 1 exam.

Expert Medical Faculty will fly to Hungary from the US. Each an expert in their field they will provide you with a review of content necessary for understanding and success on the USMLE Step 1 exam. The USMLE exams are not about memory recall, they require understanding of each discipline and subject area, so you can make conclusions based on the information in the question. With a full set of USMLE lecture notes, assessment tests and a USMLE Step 1 Simulated Exam you can guide your study and assess your readiness for test day.

USMLE Step 1 Course Structure

You will have a total of 7 weeks of lectures focusing on high yield topics for the USMLE Step 1. Every week will consist of lectures for the following subjects. Kaplan expert Medical Faculty will fly from the US to teach each week of the course.

Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Behavioral Science
Anatomy
Microbiology
Immunology
Medical Genetics
Biochemistry

Kaplan Medical Course Materials

USMLE Step 1: 7 week Live Preparation

7 weeks of Interactive USMLE Step 1 lectures with expert US Medical Faculty
USMLE Step 1 Diagnostic Test
Full set of USMLE Step 1 lecture notes – one for each subject
USMLE Step 1 Qbook
Full length USMLE Step 1 Simulated Exam
Latest USMLE Data – up to date information from experts in their field
USMLE Subject Assessment Tests

Upgrade to Deluxe Prep and you will also receive 4 months' access to online recorded lectures!

The University of Debrecen and Accommodation

The University of Debrecen Medical School has 22 basic science departments and 25 clinical science departments. The school is accredited by the World Health Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California, the General Medicine Council, Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway. In most European countries - not listed above - and also in India the diploma of the University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center is accepted for registration purposes; however a qualifying exam is compulsory.

The school is located centrally in the picturesque city of Debrecen (Hungary’s second largest city). Debrecen has excellent transport links from the capital: train links take you to the city center, or the University can arrange a car service to pick you up from the airport and take you to the campus (the journey by train or car takes approximately 2.5 hours).

The University has a range of accommodation options available for the duration of your study, differing in price and facilities. Upon enrollment, your details will be passed on to the University staff, who will assist you with accommodation options. All rooms or apartments provide Internet access, desks for study and either kitchenettes or cooked meals provided in the price of your stay. All are located conveniently on campus, minutes from state of the art lecture theatres.

USMLE Step 1 Test 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 & 2 CK 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

The USMLE Step 1 Exam Format

The USMLE Step 1 is a computer based exam, administered by the Thompson Prometric Center.

Test Day Timing

Total Test Time: 8 hours

Break Time: 45 minutes

Tutorial Time: 15 minutes (optional)

Time per Block: 60 minutes

Question Format

Total Questions: 332 Questions

Number of Blocks: 7 Blocks of around 48 questions

Question Type: Multiple Choice questions, 5 or more possible answers

Question Format: Clinical Vignette questions, using lab results, images or multimedia

USMLE Test Scores

USMLE Step 1

Minimum Passing Score: 188 (75)
Percentage of Questions Answered Correctly: 60-70%
US Medical Student Average: 220-240

There is no negative marking on the USMLE Step 1 exam, it is one best answer, so if you’re running out of time, or are unsure of the answer – then guess.

188 is the three digit passing score for the USMLE Step 1, a two digit passing score (75) is also provided. The two digit score is a percentile, used by some Medical Schools, you may hear reference to a passing score of “75”.

International Medical Graduates should note that 188, is the minimum passing score. This is not high enough to gain residency. US Medical Graduates pass with average scores between 220 & 240 and you will be competing with these people for Residency places. A high score is important to gain a competitive Residency.

You can only retake the USMLE Step 1 if you fail – so passing with only 185 means that you can’t retake to improve your score, and high USMLE scores open the way for admission to competitive Residency Programs.

Register for the USMLE

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 except Sundays. 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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