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i am a medical student (mbbs) doing my internship right now and planning to give usmle in 2022. i need to know how i can prepare for it and which books i should get for the same . Also what should i focus on to clear the exam. And should i register first or prepare for exam and later register for it


Vishwa Mangukiya 12th Sep, 2021
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Sumir Kinra 29th Oct, 2021

When i start usmile preparation

Aashiketa 22nd Oct, 2021

Hi, below are some of the courses that are considered as some of the best courses for USMLE.

  • Pass Program USMLE Step 1 Review Course.
  • Smash USMLE Step 1 Prep Course.
  • Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Course.
  • Achievable USMLE Course.
  • Board Vitals USMLE Step 1 Study Materials.
  • Lecturio USMLE Step 1 Study Materials.
  • Backer USMLE Step 1 Prep Course.

Below are some of the books for step 1 you can look into. You can search them on the internet.

  • USMLE Step 1 (Deja Review)
  • USMLE Step 1 Secrets in Color.
  • MedEssentials for USMLE Step 1 by Kaplan.
  • First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1.
  • USMLE Step 1 Secrets.
  • Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review.
  • USMLE Step 1 Qbook by Kaplan.
  • First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1.

For step 1 preparation it takes up to 6 to 12 months. Step 2 Clinical knowledge roughly takes 4 to 7 months. Step 2 Clinical skills takes up to 1 or 2 months. This is average and depends on person to person. So, you should start preparing for your exams way before you start your application process. Hope this helps. All the best!

Aashiketa 22nd Oct, 2021

Hi, below are some of the courses that are considered as some of the best courses for USMLE.

  • Pass Program USMLE Step 1 Review Course.
  • Smash USMLE Step 1 Prep Course.
  • Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Course.
  • Achievable USMLE Course.
  • Board Vitals USMLE Step 1 Study Materials.
  • Lecturio USMLE Step 1 Study Materials.
  • Backer USMLE Step 1 Prep Course.

Below are some of the books for step 1 you can look into. You can search them on the internet.

  • USMLE Step 1 (Deja Review)
  • USMLE Step 1 Secrets in Color.
  • MedEssentials for USMLE Step 1 by Kaplan.
  • First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1.
  • USMLE Step 1 Secrets.
  • Crush Step 1: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Review.
  • USMLE Step 1 Qbook by Kaplan.
  • First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1.

For step 1 preparation it takes up to 6 to 12 months. Step 2 Clinical knowledge roughly takes 4 to 7 months. Step 2 Clinical skills takes up to 1 or 2 months. This is average and depends on person to person. So, you should start preparing for your exams way before you start your application process. Hope this helps. All the best!

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