USMLE Step 1 Structured Preparation Course

Catalog Description: In this independent study course, students will engage in full-time review for their national USMLE Step 1 examination. Although the components of the course are designed for self-directed learning, students will have the opportunity for regular knowledge check ins and for one-on-one meetings with learner development staff on an as-needed basis. The focus of the course is to prepare for a passing score, not to achieve a high score. Specifically, students will:

• Work with the Office of Learner Development (OLD) to create and submit a study plan based on the CQA model [template to be provided]
• Take a minimum of two NBME (CBSSA) Step 1 self-assessments during the course and share results with OLD
• Submit weekly progress reports based on the C-Q-A process

Syllabus

Note: Contact the Course Coordinator for any syllabi for previous years. 

Sites: 

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: Variable independent study

Direct patient care: No

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling. The course coordinator/director have waived permission to late add the course. If you would like to add this course after the add/drop deadline, you can request it through the Schedule Change Request Form.

Grading Scale: P/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition allowed; students can take this course up to 2 times for a total of 8 credits. 

Course equivalency: Does not apply