Pittsburgh Prometric center(s) review

[supersonic9]

I am scheduling my Step 1 at one of the two centers in/around Pittsburgh, PA:
1) Center No. 1705: 5700 Corporate Dr. Suite 400, Pitts. Research Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (412)367-4620

2) Center No. 0082: 4055 MONROEVILLE BLVD, BLDG 1 SUITE 425, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, (412) 372-2290

I wanted to know if anyone has taken their step 1 or knows someone who has taken it at either of the two centers and can give me a review.
I tried searching for something like this but couldn't find it. I know individual experiences may vary but if someone has had a certain experience (test center, personnel, computer, accessibility to food, neighborhood, etc.) to help me choose one over the other, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

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[clinicallabguy]

I am scheduling my Step 1 at one of the two centers in/around Pittsburgh, PA:
1) Center No. 1705: 5700 Corporate Dr. Suite 400, Pitts. Research Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (412)367-4620

2) Center No. 0082: 4055 MONROEVILLE BLVD, BLDG 1 SUITE 425, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, (412) 372-2290

I wanted to know if anyone has taken their step 1 or knows someone who has taken it at either of the two centers and can give me a review.
I tried searching for something like this but couldn't find it. I know individual experiences may vary but if someone has had a certain experience (test center, personnel, computer, accessibility to food, neighborhood, etc.) to help me choose one over the other, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

I'm going to take my step 1 in Pittsburgh, too. So I'm interested in the answer to this. Are you at Pittmed? Have you tried contacting current 3rd years at Pitt about their experiences at these centers? I haven't done this, but it may yield more than a post here on SDN. If I find anything I'll let you know. Will you PM or post here if you here anything useful?

 

[meisner]

I am scheduling my Step 1 at one of the two centers in/around Pittsburgh, PA:
1) Center No. 1705: 5700 Corporate Dr. Suite 400, Pitts. Research Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (412)367-4620

2) Center No. 0082: 4055 MONROEVILLE BLVD, BLDG 1 SUITE 425, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, (412) 372-2290

I wanted to know if anyone has taken their step 1 or knows someone who has taken it at either of the two centers and can give me a review.
I tried searching for something like this but couldn't find it. I know individual experiences may vary but if someone has had a certain experience (test center, personnel, computer, accessibility to food, neighborhood, etc.) to help me choose one over the other, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Hello guys,

Did you test out? I would really like to hear your experience in Pittsburgh test centers, because I am planning to schedule there as well. Your efforts appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[hallowmann]

Hello guys,

Did you test out? I would really like to hear your experience in Pittsburgh test centers, because I am planning to schedule there as well. Your efforts appreciated.
Thanks.

The one in North Hills is fine. Its a normal prometric center. Test center was fine, kind of isolated. Be sure to check if there is any construction going on nearby, because I recall this being an issue in 2011 or something because of construction and roadwork. Personnel were nice, but obviously strict with the rules (like most prometric sites). Computers were fine, headphones, etc. were normal and worked as expected. They had like a little kitchenette thing with a fridge, microwave, and vending machines. Again, specific area of the site was kind of secluded in the sense that everything in the area is like an industrial park/office buildings, but its weird because its very close to North Hills, the Ross Park mall, etc. I took a standardized test there a few years ago, but I haven't taken the USMLE yet.

As far as the second place in Monroeville, I'll let you know in the summer whether its good. I really can't imagine it'll be a big deal though.

 

[meisner]

The one in North Hills is fine. Its a normal prometric center. Test center was fine, kind of isolated. Be sure to check if there is any construction going on nearby, because I recall this being an issue in 2011 or something because of construction and roadwork. Personnel were nice, but obviously strict with the rules (like most prometric sites). Computers were fine, headphones, etc. were normal and worked as expected. They had like a little kitchenette thing with a fridge, microwave, and vending machines. Again, specific area of the site was kind of secluded in the sense that everything in the area is like an industrial park/office buildings, but its weird because its very close to North Hills, the Ross Park mall, etc. I took a standardized test there a few years ago, but I haven't taken the USMLE yet.

As far as the second place in Monroeville, I'll let you know in the summer whether its good. I really can't imagine it'll be a big deal though.

Thank you very much, best of chance in your next step.