Take advantage of videos integrated in a Question Bank
Learn with high-yield video lectures & apply your knowledge with NBME®-style questions
Combining the most effective learning resources is key
Short and concise video lectures help you to learn all medical concepts for the USMLE® Step 1.
Test and enhance your medical knowledge with our advanced NBME®-style Qbank.
Learn how to approach NBME®-style clinical case questions
with Lecturio’s USMLE® Step 1 Question Walkthrough tutorial course
Doc Ossareh (MD) will guide you through 30 challenging USMLE® Step 1 questions
- Learn important tips and tricks for tackling USMLE® question stems
- Become equipped to recognize and filter out red herrings
- Understand the value of reading the “call of the question” before reading anything else
Practice makes perfect – Master USMLE®-style questions
1
Take & review
your Qbank test
Read in-depth explanations and view high-quality illustrations for correct and incorrect answers.
2
Check the First Aid® references & take notes
Use the specific First Aid® page references of each question to review high-yield facts.
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Learn with integrated video lectures
Effectively review the questions’ concepts with integrated video lectures held by USMLE® experts.
Start testing your knowledge right now by answering 10 free Qbank questions
to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Image: by BellRap, License: CC BY-SA 3.0
A 4-year-old boy presents to the clinic with complaints of flu-like symptoms and chest pain for a 3-day duration. The mother states that he felt warm to the touch and developed chest and muscle pain within the past week, but she was hesitant to administer any medications. She confirms that all pediatric vaccinations were given at the appropriate times. The vital signs include temperature 38.8°C (102.0°F), heart rate 90/min, blood pressure 102/64 mm Hg, respiratory rate 26/min. The biopsy of the heart is shown in the image. In which subclass is the offending virus most likely found?
- Herpesvirus
- Parvovirus
- Enterovirus
- Togavirus
- Flavivirus
Image: by BellRap, License: CC BY-SA 3.0
Prepare efficiently with all-in-one Study Schedules
Lecturio’s 40-Day
USMLE® Step 1 Schedule
This fully-planned study schedule takes you through blocks of Qbank questions, which all have integrated, conceptually-related video lectures and in-depth answer explanations to reinforce your knowledge. Two practice exams are also included to test your readiness. This works best for you if:
- Your foundation of medical knowledge is at a higher level
- You study medicine at a US-based medical school
- Your medical school’s curriculum meets or is based on US medical school standards
Lecturio’s 99-Day
USMLE® Step 1 Schedule
This fully-planned study schedule combines high-yield and concise video lectures as a base for teaching you relevant concepts found on the USMLE® Step 1 exam. Integrated retention quizzes and clinical case questions help you to retain and apply your knowledge. It works best for you if:
- You haven’t yet started studying for USMLE®
- You still have significant knowledge gaps
- You are an International Medical Graduate (IMG) or study medicine outside of the United States
Get inspired by students who have used Lecturio for their USMLE® Step 1 prep
Survey data from 500,000+ users showed that preparing with Lecturio’s videos, Question Bank, and study guides improved their preparation for clinical training.
reported increased exam confidence
in their preparation for USMLE® Step 1
reported increased convenience
We analyzed data from 21,603 users to learn how Lecturio videos can improve
your mastery of medical concepts.
37% more correct answers
when answering first attempt Qbank questions
37% more correct answers
when answering first attempt Qbank questions
Comparing the percentage of correct answers on the first Qbank attempt of users who watched ≤ 12 hours of Lecturio videos
prior to answering Qbank questions with those who didn’t
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Frequently asked questions about the USMLE® Step 1
The USMLE Step 1 is the first in a series of standardized exams required to earn medical licensure in the United States. Step 1 assesses your understanding of important concepts of basic medical sciences. This computer-based test focuses on the principles and mechanisms of health, disease, and modes of therapy.
To be eligible to take USMLE Step 1, you must be a current MD student or graduate of a LCME-accredited medical school in the US or Canada, OR a current DO student or graduate of an AOA-accredited medical school in the US, OR a medical student or graduate of a medical school outside the US listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools who meets the ECFMG’s eligibility criteria.
Step 1 is administered year-round, but you must register in advance. Many students take Step 1 at the end of their second year of medical school (around April). It is administered at Prometric testing centers around the world. For international medical graduates, we recommend doing the test at the end of your pre-clinical education.
Step 1 is a computer-based multiple choice exam with up to 280 questions total. This exam is administered in seven 60-minute testing blocks with a maximum of 40 questions per block, with a total of 45 minutes of break time (reserved for authorized breaks and computer transitions between blocks). Questions are posed in multiple choice format, based on patient-centered vignettes, with a single best answer. Multiple answer options may be partially correct, but there is only one best answer. If you are unsure about an answer, it is better to make an educated guess as unanswered questions are automatically counted as incorrect answers.
Step 1 is designed to measure your knowledge of basic science. This includes General Principles, Blood & Lymphoreticular/Immune System, Behavioral Health & Nervous Systems/Special Senses, Musculoskeletal, Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory & Renal/Urinary Systems, Gastrointestinal System, Reproductive & Endocrine Systems, Multisystem Processes & Disorders, Biostatistics & Epidemiology / Population Health, and Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
The exam is also organized by physician task and competency, such as medical knowledge, patient care (diagnosis), patient care (management), communication/professionalism, and practice-based learning and improvement. Further information on the content of the USMLE Step 1 exam can be found here.
The current minimum passing score for USMLE Step 1 is 194. Step 1 scoring will change to Pass/Fail as early as January 2022. (Last updated March 2021)