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Step 1 Qbank
Our Step 1 Qbank subscription includes the following contents:
- Over 2000 high-quality, unrepeated multiple choice questions
- State-of-the-art, classic board-type questions created by real-life physicians
- Detailed explanations and educational objectives for each question, including excellent illustrations and charts that are easy to read and interpret
- Board-simulated interface design with FRED software features (highlight, strike-out, annotation, searchable lab values, calculator, mark/flag items, etc)
- Customizable practice tests (create subject-specific, system-specific, or combination tests in timed, untimed, timed tutor, and untimed tutor modes)
- Sequence and media questions
- External references to medical journal abstracts
You can do all of the following and more via your Step 1 Qbank subscription:
- Create, suspend, or resume a test at anytime with 24 hour account access via the internet
- View your cumulative performance outline and compare your performance scores with other USMLEWorld users to see which subjects you need to improve
- Compare your progress over time via detailed performance charts
- Generate identical test blocks, ideal for instructor-led study groups
- Improve your time management skill by monitoring time spent per question
Further information about our Step 1 Qbank subscription can be found on our website at http://www.usmleworld.com/Step1/step1_qbank.aspx.
Step 1 Qbank Subscription Rates
- 30-day Qbank membership: $99
- 60-day Qbank membership: $135
- 90-day Qbank membership: $185
- 180-day Qbank membership: $299
- 360-day Qbank membership: $399
Step 1 Self-Assessment Exams
Each Self-assessment exam subscription consists of:
- Four blocks of questions (46 questions per block) in timed mode
- Completely different set of questions (not taken from the Qbank) based on realistic exam content
- Correct Answer and a detailed explanation for each question
- Educational objective for each question
- Board-simulated interface design with FRED software features (highlight, strike-out, annotation, searchable lab values, calculator, mark/flag items, etc)
- Score report with self-assessment score and approximate USMLE 3-digit score
- Detailed analysis of relative strengths and weaknesses across subjects and systems
Step 1 Self-Assessment Form Subscription Rates
- Self-Assessment Exam Form 1 (2-weeks): $30
- Self-Assessment Exam Form 2 (2-weeks): $30
Discounted combination subscription packages
To review the combination prices, please visit http://www.usmleworld.com/purchase.aspx and click on the "Step 1" image. This consists of all currently available subscription options, including combination packages.
FAQ
Q: When does a subscription start? Can it be purchased now but used later? What if I purchase a combination package consisting of multiple courses?
A: A subscription duration starts from the moment it is activated and not from the time of setup/purchase. This allows you the flexibility of starting a subscription when you are truly ready to utilize it. If your initial purchase consists of multiple courses (Qbank, Self-assessment exam form(s), CCS, etc), you will need to activate each of them individually via your account on our website.
Q: Is there a guest account or trial option to test the product prior to purchase?
A: Unfortunately, we do not offer guest/trial accounts to test our product(s) at this time. However, you can view a demo of our software from each of the product pages. You will need to have Adobe Flash installed on your system to view the demos.
Q: Is the software accessible via mobile devices (Android powered phone, Blackberry, iPhone, etc.)?
A: Mobile devices lack the necessary resolution of 1024x768 pixels. Hence, our services cannot be used from any mobile (or) other hand-held devices at this time. It is recommended you consult our system requirements webpage at http://www.usmleworld.com/system_requirements.aspx for a complete listing of necessary system requirements.
Q: How often is the content updated?
A: All of our products have a finite set of questions/cases and we routinely review and update them based on new research and changes in diagnostic and patient management practices. Questions containing older or outdated material are replaced with updated question content. Once a new question/case is added or an existing question/case is updated, it is automatically made available to all users with an active subscription to that particular course (regardless of the initial purchased duration).
- Step 1 content does not change as often as Step 2 or Step 3 as these questions/content are based on core scientific principals
- Step 2 content is added and/or changed based on new diagnostic procedures and medical research (this occurs quite frequently)
- Step 3 content is changed based on new protocols in patient management
- Content in our Self-assessment exams and Subject Review is changed only if the question/concept is obsolete
- Step 2 CS and Step 3 CCS cases are updated based on new protocols in patient handling/management
Q: Does USMLEWorld offer any discounts?
A: Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts to individual subscribers for the purchase of a new subscription. The only discount that we offer is a group discount for 50 or more subscriptions on Step 1 or Step 2 CK subscriptions. Please see our help page at http://www.usmleworld.com/help.aspx under General -> "Do you offer any discounts for students? Professionals? Institutions?" for further details.
Reference URL's
- View a non-interactive demo of Qbank/self-assessment exam: http://www.usmleworld.com/Step1/step1_demo.aspx
- Recent subscriber feedback: http://www.usmleworld.com/Step1/step1_testimonials.aspx
- System requirements: http://www.usmleworld.com/system_requirements.aspx
- Answers to a majority of general/technical queries: http://www.usmleworld.com/help.aspx
We will be giving away one "Step 1 Qbank 60-day Membership" to two members. Winners for each raffle will be drawn by the forum administrator from among the members who meaningfully contribute to the thread (ask questions, respond to other members' questions, share their user experience, etc).
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