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Your Message: Smilies [get more]	[quote="Abigail Liu" pid='5' dateline='1749559620'] Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience and study plan for USMLE Step 1. I passed with a solid score and thought it might be helpful for those starting their preparation. Here’s what worked for me: [list] [*][b]Study Plan[/b]: I broke down the syllabus into weekly targets, focusing on one subject at a time. [*][b]Resources[/b]: I primarily used First Aid, UWorld, and Pathoma. [*][b]Daily Schedule[/b]: I studied 6-8 hours a day, leaving weekends for practice exams and review. [/list] I hope this helps those of you preparing for Step 1! [/quote]
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Posted by Akiel - 11-24-2025, 05:50 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your Step 1 experience. This is really valuable for everyone just starting. Your strategy of breaking down the syllabus into weekly goals and focusing on one subject at a time is something that resonates with me deeply because structure is so important in this exam prep. I also used First Aid, UWorld, and Pathoma during my preparation, and reading how you combined them gives me confidence that I’m on the right track. Your point about studying 6–8 hours daily while keeping weekends for review and practice exams is smart, maintaining consistency, but also building in space for reflection and self-testing.

Posted by Omario - 11-19-2025, 06:25 PM

Excellent insights! Your detailed breakdown of preparation strategies for the USMLE Step 1 highlights the importance of structured study plans and resource management. The emphasis on understanding over memorisation is key to long-term retention and success. Appreciate the effort you took to share such a comprehensive experience it will surely benefit many aspiring medical professionals.

Posted by Abigail Liu - 06-10-2025, 06:17 PM

Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience and study plan for USMLE Step 1. I passed with a solid score and thought it might be helpful for those starting their preparation. Here’s what worked for me: Study Plan: I broke down the syllabus into weekly targets, focusing on one subject at a time. Resources: I primarily used First Aid, UWorld, and Pathoma. Daily Schedule: I studied 6-8 hours a day, leaving weekends for practice exams and review. I hope this helps those of you preparing for Step 1!