USMLE TEST PREP CHECKLIST UPDATED STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Years Prior - Select top-rated review resources as study guides for first-year medical
school courses.
- Ask for advice from those who have recently taken the USMLE Step 1.
Months Prior - Review computer test format and registration information.
- Register six months in advance. Carefully verify name and address printed on
scheduling permit. Call Prometric or go online for test date ASAP.
- Define goals for the USMLE Step 1 (eg, comfortably pass, beat the mean, ace
the test).
- Set up a realistic timeline for study. Cover less crammable subjects first.
Review subject-by-subject emphasis and clinical vignette format.
- Simulate the USMLE Step 1 to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in
knowledge and test-taking skills.
- Evaluate and choose study methods and materials (eg, review books,
question banks).
Weeks Prior - Simulate the USMLE Step 1 again. Assess how close you are to your goal.
- Pinpoint remaining weaknesses. Stay healthy (exercise, sleep).
- Verify information on admission ticket (eg, location, date).
One Week Prior - Remember comfort measures (loose clothing, earplugs, etc).
- Work out test site logistics such as location, transportation, parking, and
lunch.
- Call Prometric and confirm your exam appointment.
One Day Prior - Relax.
- Lightly review short-term material if necessary. Skim high-yield facts.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Make sure the name printed on your photo ID appears EXACTLY the same as
the name printed on your scheduling permit.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Years Prior - Select top-rated review resources as study guides for first-year medical
school courses.
- Ask for advice from those who have recently taken the USMLE Step 1.
Months Prior - Review computer test format and registration information.
- Register six months in advance. Carefully verify name and address printed on
scheduling permit. Call Prometric or go online for test date ASAP.
- Define goals for the USMLE Step 1 (eg, comfortably pass, beat the mean, ace
the test).
- Set up a realistic timeline for study. Cover less crammable subjects first.
Review subject-by-subject emphasis and clinical vignette format.
- Simulate the USMLE Step 1 to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in
knowledge and test-taking skills.
- Evaluate and choose study methods and materials (eg, review books,
question banks).
Weeks Prior - Simulate the USMLE Step 1 again. Assess how close you are to your goal.
- Pinpoint remaining weaknesses. Stay healthy (exercise, sleep).
- Verify information on admission ticket (eg, location, date).
One Week Prior - Remember comfort measures (loose clothing, earplugs, etc).
- Work out test site logistics such as location, transportation, parking, and
lunch.
- Call Prometric and confirm your exam appointment.
One Day Prior - Relax.
- Lightly review short-term material if necessary. Skim high-yield facts.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Make sure the name printed on your photo ID appears EXACTLY the same as
the name printed on your scheduling permit.
