How to Study for USMLE Step 1 | Best Resources & Study Methods to Pass Step 1 & COMLEX Level 1

In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. What are medical school board exams, when do you take them, how to study for them, what resources are worthwhile for your money and consideration, and how you can best set yourself up for success to passing your medical school board exams.
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Pathoma: https://www.pathoma.com
Boards & Beyond: https://www.boardsbeyond.com
Dirty Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtyMedicine
UWorld: https://www.uworld.com
Amboss: https://www.amboss.com/
TrueLearn: https://truelearn.com
FirstAid: https://www.mhprofessional.com/usmle
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Step Registration: https://www.usmle.org/apply-exams
COMLEX Registration: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/comlex-usa-level-1/registration-scheduling/

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:07 What are Board Exams (Step 1 & COMLEX Level 1) and why do you take them?
4:20 When do you take Step 1, 2 and 3 (and COMLEX Equivalents)?
5:42 When & where do you register for Step 1 (COMLEX Level 1)?
11:10 Why should a DO student seriously consider taking Step in addition to COMLEX?
16:08 When should I start my board prep?
20:30 What study methods/resources did Jessie utilize for Step 1/COMLEX Level 1?
24:37 What resources are available for board prep and what are they each good for?
24:50 (Pathoma)
26:29 (Boards & Beyond)
28:16 (Sketchy)
31:10 (Dirty Medicine)
34:39 (Amboss)
38:00 (TrueLearn)
40:07 (FirstAid)
42:55 What are the top resources Jessie couldn't live without?
43:35 How many resources is too many resources and what number should I limit myself to?
45:47 How do I balance didactics and board prep at the same time?
48:14 Board Prep Timeline
48:32 (6 Months Out)
50:33 (3 Months Out)
52:05 (1 Month Out-TCOM Dedicated)
01:04:41 (1 Week Out)
01:07:45 How have Jessie's Step 1 study methods carried over to her Step 2 studying?
01:12:12 What happens if I don't pass Step 1/COMLEX Level 1?

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