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I have been a long time reader in this forum and found the various USMLE step 1 experience threads extremely helpful during my own step 1 preparation.
Main study materials used:
First Aid - did three complete passes and repeatedly went through more complicated sections (Nervous system, Biochemistry ...)
UWorld - 1st pass random timed, 2nd pass wrong and marked questions in tutor mode (by subject), 3rd pass wrong questions in tutor mode
Pathoma - Before viewing Dr Sattar's kidney videos I thought kidney pathology rather complicated and hard to memorize (especially the different nephrotic and nephritic syndromes) - not anymore! Really, you should go through Pathoma more than once, it's not only good for understanding the basics, but actually contains some very high yield details.
Sketchy - super helpful for microbiology and pharmacology - start early (pharmacology videos are rather long (up to 30 minutes) but absolutely worth it ! )
USMLE Rx - completed three quarters of the qbank during my first pass of FA - not nearly as good as UW but good for what it is
for detailed review of physiology concepts:
Costanzo's Physiology (not BRS)
Other resources
Goljan's RR pathology - maybe read one or two sections - actually found it rather confusing
Kaplan Q-bank - Bought it to supplement UWorld, but didn't like it. The questions are rather boring and quite repetitive.
HY Biochemistry and Genetics - stick to FA
BRS social sciences - read it at the beginning of my studies. But in my opinion the best way to study social sciences are UWorld qs
Lange pharm flash cards - only did a third or so - way too detailed for quick learning
BRS physio - I would rather stick to costanzos's larger physiology book for detailed review and use FA + UW for the rest
HY neuroanatomy - again use sth like an Atlas for detailed review and stick to FA for everything else
Clinical Vignettes - went through some biochemistry and Anatomy vignettes. I would rather do more UW questions...
Main study materials used:
First Aid - did three complete passes and repeatedly went through more complicated sections (Nervous system, Biochemistry ...)
UWorld - 1st pass random timed, 2nd pass wrong and marked questions in tutor mode (by subject), 3rd pass wrong questions in tutor mode
Pathoma - Before viewing Dr Sattar's kidney videos I thought kidney pathology rather complicated and hard to memorize (especially the different nephrotic and nephritic syndromes) - not anymore! Really, you should go through Pathoma more than once, it's not only good for understanding the basics, but actually contains some very high yield details.
Sketchy - super helpful for microbiology and pharmacology - start early (pharmacology videos are rather long (up to 30 minutes) but absolutely worth it ! )
USMLE Rx - completed three quarters of the qbank during my first pass of FA - not nearly as good as UW but good for what it is
for detailed review of physiology concepts:
Costanzo's Physiology (not BRS)
Other resources
Goljan's RR pathology - maybe read one or two sections - actually found it rather confusing
Kaplan Q-bank - Bought it to supplement UWorld, but didn't like it. The questions are rather boring and quite repetitive.
HY Biochemistry and Genetics - stick to FA
BRS social sciences - read it at the beginning of my studies. But in my opinion the best way to study social sciences are UWorld qs
Lange pharm flash cards - only did a third or so - way too detailed for quick learning
BRS physio - I would rather stick to costanzos's larger physiology book for detailed review and use FA + UW for the rest
HY neuroanatomy - again use sth like an Atlas for detailed review and stick to FA for everything else
Clinical Vignettes - went through some biochemistry and Anatomy vignettes. I would rather do more UW questions...
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