USMLE Format

[TheAmazingGOB]

I was just thinking about this the other day so here goes (don't worry, I do NOT plan to start studying now)... Does anyone know what the format of the USMLE Step1 is? Is it multiple choice with 4 options? Is it computer-based? Is it divided into sections? How long does it take?

This probably belongs in allo, but I never read threads there so I'll start it here in case someone knows....

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[Law2Doc]

I was just thinking about this the other day so here goes (don't worry, I do NOT plan to start studying now)... Does anyone know what the format of the USMLE Step1 is? Is it multiple choice with 4 options? Is it computer-based? Is it divided into sections? How long does it take?

This probably belongs in allo, but I never read threads there so I'll start it here in case someone knows....

Multiple choice, on computers, takes all day. No straightforward "What is" type questions - generally you need to apply knowledge to facts to get to an answer. Pick up a board review type book if you want to see sample questions. No point worrying about this at the premed stage.

 

[TheAmazingGOB]

Multiple choice, on computers, takes all day. No straightforward "What is" type questions - generally you need to apply knowledge to facts to get to an answer. Pick up a board review type book if you want to see sample questions. No point worrying about this at the premed stage.

I'm not worried about it just curious... And are you still premed if you start med school in August?

 

[Law2Doc]

And are you still premed if you start med school in August?

Yes. Till that first day of orientation you are still a virgin premed -- not yet jaded and tarnished. Except that in medicine you get to wear white (coats) after you lose your innocence

 

[Long Dong]

I was just thinking about this the other day so here goes (don't worry, I do NOT plan to start studying now)... Does anyone know what the format of the USMLE Step1 is? Is it multiple choice with 4 options? Is it computer-based? Is it divided into sections? How long does it take?

This probably belongs in allo, but I never read threads there so I'll start it here in case someone knows....

7 blocks of 50 questions with 1 hour to take each block, sometimes a-e choices sometimes a-j choices, sometimes one liner question and sometimes a very long passage with a question at the end.