USMLE Archives

Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Studying for the Boards

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 04 Every year med students around the world prepare for their boards. Many of those students are making mistakes preparing for USMLE Step 1…

When Should I Start Studying for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 03 Board Rounds is back with BoardVitals and Dr. Andrea Paul to discuss when you should start preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and…

What are the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 Exams?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 02 Once again, we’re joined by Dr. Andrea Paul from BoardVitals. In this episode, you will learn all you need to know about Step…

Welcome to Board Rounds with BoardVitals

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 01 The Medical School Headquarters and BoardVitals are going to help you prepare for your first board exam with questions, pearls of information, and…

From Premed to Attending Physician – Showing You the Path

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 248 Have you ever wondered what the whole path to becoming a doc looks like? I’m breaking down every step of the premed &…

What Do the First Two Years of Medical School Look Like?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 236 Allison is back! The last time I did a podcast with her was back on the Specialty Stories podcast, episode 3 about Neurology. Today,…

The USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK with Dr. McInnis

In our interview today I talk to Dr. Mike McInnis, Chief Educator at Doctors in Training, a small company that focuses mainly on USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) and COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) board prep for the medical student. We talk in-depth about the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 board exams.

One of the most important things about the USMLE Step 1 is that it one of the main determining factors in your residency application. Similar to a great MCAT score giving you an opportunity to go to the best medical schools, an excellent USMLE Step 1 score will give you many more opportunities when you are applying to residency. Think of the most competitive residency programs like the most competitive medical school. Typically the students that score the highest on the Step 1 will have the best opportunities to get into the best, most competitive residencies.

USMLE Step 1 Basics: Format & Content Breakdown

USMLE® Step 1 is used to assess your understanding and ability to apply the important core concepts of the sciences learned in medical school years 1 and 2. The ability to pass Step 1 ensures the foundation has been laid for safe and competent practice of medicine both now and in the future.

USMLE Step 1 QBank – USMLE Weapon Review

USMLE Step 1 – The dreaded 1st step in the process of obtaining your medical license. Preparing for the USMLE Step 1 test involves reading and taking practice questions, thousands of practice questions. USMLE Weapon is one of many options of qbank (question banks) for the USMLE. USMLE Weapon specifically has a qbank for USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK (clinical knowledge). I gave it a thorough, unbiased, review so that you can make a more informed decision when you purchase a qbank.