If I got through UWorld, Sketchy, First Aid, Firecracker and Goljan audio as many times possible, I thought I would get a stellar score and succeed. In the beginning, my approach to Step 1 was pure repetition. It is not about how hard you study it is how smart you study. But, now that I have successfully gone through the process and had some time to reflect, I want to offer what I wish I would have known before taking Step 1. And, speaking from personal experience, Step 1 was one of the hardest things I had to do. Unofficially, people have claimed USMLE Step 1 is the most difficult and important of the 3-part USMLE series. At a cursory review, it is just like any standardized examination, but mention it to any medical student and they will shudder. It is one-day of examination with seven 60-minute blocks that are composed of up to 40 questions, taking 8-hours total. Step 1 is the first test out of three in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

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