Show Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine students who scored more than one standard deviation above the national mean on the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 were asked what they would do differently if they had the opportunity to take Step 1 again. Here are some helpful responses:
How long should Dedicated be for Step 1 pass fail?Sources said the optimal prep time would be between 7 and 12 weeks, likely 8 weeks. So, of course, my irrational fear of failing to get a residency pushed me to schedule a 6.5 week dedicated study period with only a couple of days of a break after Term 5.
What is dedicated study period Step 1?Dedicated is often used as a period to review knowledge, not learn the material. 2. Create a study plan with goals and a weekly to-do list. Creating goals can keep you accountable during this period.
What to do during Step 1 dedicated?Using a traditional dedicated period, at a minimum, your goal during this period is simple: complete a first pass through all your study resources (i.e., UFAPS = UWorld, First Aid, Pathoma, Sketchy). It is imperative that you create a study schedule so that you can get through these resources methodically.
Is 4 weeks enough to pass Step 1?Students should still plan to block out at least four weeks of dedicated full-time studying for Step 1 to ensure that they are able to pass on their very first attempt. For more information on the pass/fail Step 1 exam, see our Step 1 pass/fail FAQ post.
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