Do you need First Aid for Step 1?

First Aid USMLE Step 1 is arguably the most important study resource for the USMLE Step 1 exam (alongside your favorite qbank, of course!). Together, First Aid and a well established qbank like UWorld can help both struggling students pass Step 1, and high-achievers score 260+.

What is the Step 1 format?

Step 1 is a one-day examination. It is divided into seven 60-minute blocks and administered in one 8-hour testing session. The number of questions per block on a given examination form may vary, but will not exceed 40. The total number of items on the overall examination form will not exceed 280.

What are the Step 1 sections?

What’s on the USMLE Step 1?

  • Anatomy.
  • Behavioral sciences.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biostatistics and epidemiology.
  • Microbiology.
  • Pathology.
  • Pharmacology.
  • Physiology.

Is First Aid and UWorld enough for Step 1?

Virtually everyone preparing for Step 1 will use UWorld and First Aid.

Is UWorld enough for Step 1?

UWorld is unquestionably the best resource for the USMLE. Students have been known to score 270+ on USMLE Step 1 just by using UWorld and First Aid. There are also students, however, who have gone through the question bank 3 or more times, and can’t seem to get a passing score on the exam.

How hard is Step 1 exam?

The passing score is 194, a slight increase from 192 in 2017. Despite the reputation of the USMLE Step 1 as one of the world’s most difficult exams, US and Canadian candidates secured a 94% pass rate in 2018.

Can I retake USMLE Step 1 if I fail?

You can retake USMLE Step 1 up to six times if you’ve failed. You can take Step 1 a maximum of three times within a span of 12 months. Your fourth attempt and any beyond that must be at least 12 months after your first attempt. Also, they must be at least six months after your third attempt.

Is First Aid biochemistry enough for Step 1?

Biochem is one of the most heavilly tested of the first year courses. FA is fine to review from if you already have a good handle on biochem, but because it is really just outline form with a few enzymatic cycle diagrams, it isn’t something you can sit down and learn the subject from if you are weak in it.

What is the highest USMLE Step 1 score ever?

While the USMLE program does not disclose how the three-digit score is calculated, Step 1 scores theoretically range from 1 to 300, most examinees score in the range of 140 to 260, the passing score is 196, and the national mean and standard deviation are approximately 232 and 19, respectively.

What percentage on UWorld is passing Step 1?

Scoring 65% in UWorld Step 1 Qbank is considered a good average especially for anyone who has taken it for the first time. Meanwhile, having 75% and above will most likely get you a 250+ in the exam!