Breakdown of USMLE Step 1

[Boysforlife]

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Does anyone know the exact breakdown of the USMLE Step 1 by subject, percentage wise?

 

[AndyRSC]

http://www.usmle.org/bulletin/exam-content/#step1

Beyond this, each exam varies.

 

[Boysforlife]

Thank you. I just thought that there would be more of a break down like 60% Pathology and Pharmacology, etc...

 

[AndyRSC]

What's almost certain is that pathology nets the largest % of questions. Beyond that, I would say physiology and pharmacology are next highest, with micro and anatomy up next, and biochem, behavioral science, epidemiology/statistics, and other interdisciplinary last. Individual experience will vary. You may have 5 biochem questions, or you may have 20. Be ready for anything, but breakdown is roughly the above.

 

[AndyRSC]

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