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A collection of longer-form content to help you get USMLE Step 1 exam-ready with less stress & fewer headaches.

Beating USMLE Step 1 Preparation Procrastination

How To Stop Procrastinating & Overcome The USMLE Step 1 Procrastination hurting your USMLE Step 1 prep? Let's fix this today 👇 Are you tired of struggling with procrastination and feeling like you're not making the most of your study time as a med student? Look no...

Building USMLE Step 1 Exam-Day Stamina

The Importance of Building Stamina For The USMLE Step 1 Exam A Common Yet Overlooked USMLE Step 1 Prep Mistake That Could Hurt You On Exam Day 👇 Lack of stamina 🏃 Stamina with respect to the USMLE exam refers to your ability to sit for an extended period of time and...

A 4-Step Framework To Prepare For Your USMLE Step 1 Exam

A 4-Step Framework For USMLE Step 1 Exam Preparation. Struggling with your USMLE Step 1 exam prep? . Here's the EXACT way you can get things back on track 🤩 . Let's use the "BIG 4" strategy... . Clarity + Focus + Leverage + Systems 👇 . . 💡 CLARITY: Crystal clear goals...

How To Overcome USMLE Step 1 Exam Anxiety

Overcoming Your USMLE Step 1 Exam Anxiety Struggling with USMLE Step 1 exam-related anxiety & worry?... . We recently worked a brilliant medical student who struggled to pass the USMLE Step 1 exam because of crippling test anxiety… . If you find yourself...

USMLE Step 1 Passing Rates Are Falling Fast

Why Are USMLE Step 1 Passing Rates Falling? 1 IN 4 NON-US MEDICAL STUDENTS ARE GOING TO FAIL STEP 1 THIS YEAR… Some troubling data was recently released from the USMLE about non-US medical students and falling USMLE Step 1 pass rates… The USMLE recently released its...

How To Boost USMLE Step 1 Test-Taking Skills

How To Boost Your USMLE Step 1 Test-Taking Skills Want to step up your USMLE Step 1 test-taking skills & see an instant increase in your Qbank and NBME scores? . Here's a breakdown of the right way to tackle your USMLE Step 1 exam practice questions 👇 . Let's get...

3 Common USMLE Step 1 QBank Problems & How To Fix Them.

3 Common USMLE Step 1 QBank Problems & How To Fix Them. 3 common USMLE Qbank problems...   And how to fix them quickly 👇   😢Problem #1. Your scores aren't improving ✅Solution: While reviewing your blocks, ask yourself 3 questions: 1) Did I not know the content? 2)...

Struggling With USMLE Step 1 Prep? Try The ‘Big 4’

Struggling With USMLE Step 1 Prep? Try The 'Big 4'If you're struggling with your USMLE Step 1 exam prep, one of the biggest causes is a lack of structure, focus, and clarity. . If you want to get yourself into USMLE Step 1 exam shape as quickly (and painlessly) as...

The “2 Qbank Strategy” To Boost USMLE Success

🚀 WHY YOU NEED 2 USMLE QUESTION BANKS TO SKYROCKET YOUR EXAM SUCCESS 🚀 . At this point in time, we have 2 outstanding question banks to choose from for both the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams, both with their own pros and cons, but both outstanding and invaluable...