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USMLE® Step 1Study Plan 2016
Released 5.10.16
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
The 3 Prong Approach
How Our Study Plan Works
Study Plan
The Day Before The Exam
Good Luck
Try/Buy Picmonic
Introduction
Michael BustosSenior ContributorFourth year medical student atMcGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas.
Interested in becoming a Student Consultant?Find out more by reaching out to [email protected].
Hi there!
If you already have our current Step 1 Study Guide, you might be asking yourself, why release a new version? In our ever-enduring quest to be the best study resource for our subscribers, we work tirelessly on creating and working to improve our content at Picmonic. That being said, we decided to move from Playlists to Pathways in order to have as up-to-date of a Study Guide as possible.
Now, instead of clicking and downloading a static playlist for a specific subject, you will be linked to its relevant Pathway. Making this switch will ensure that you will automatically have access to the most relevant Picmonics associated with the subject you are currently studying! For example, with the old Playlist version, if we released a new Picmonic on Behavioral Sciences, you would need to not only know about it, but would then have to reacquire the Behavioral Sciences playlist. With this new version, once a Picmonic is created and tagged, it will automatically be uploaded into the relevant Behavioral Sciences Pathway.
We also decided to put the power back into your hands with respect to our time breakdowns. Now, instead of dictating to the minute how much time you spend on a question bank, we provide the amount of time it requires to review a Picmonic and budgeted time for you to read the related First Aid pages and test yourself via a question bank.
This Study Guide puts you in control. Follow it as needed to get what's best for you with the time you have until Step 1. It comes at no cost, as does our assistance should you have any questions regarding this or anything related to Picmonic.
Want to know who put this together? This plan was put together based on the feedback of many subscribers, power users, and our Campus Advocates. With the creation of our Student Consultant Program late last year, we were fortunate enough to have the assistance of Michael Bustos to piece it all together.
- The Picmonic Team
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The 3 Prong Approach
That is the core of our “3 Prong Approach” and how this Study Plan will help you get the most out of your studying time. When looking at First Aid®, Picmonics, and Qbank questions, follow this guideline:
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Review Master Assess
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REVIEW the applicable pages in a specific chapter. Do not skip any portions of the content. Revisit unfamiliar topics and understand mechanisms and concepts of disease processes.
MASTER the Picmonics that correspond to each of the listed First Aid pages. Based on user experience, it generally takes 3-5 views per Picmonic to understand it in its entirety.
ASSESS your knowledge with Kaplan® and/or UWorld® Qbank questions. Each set of questions is spread evenly throughout the study days, so you won’t risk being overburdened.
The 3 Prong Approach
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For example, Behavioral Sciences is estimated to take 16 hours to complete. Thus, it is broken up into 5 days with each day averaging between 2 and 4 hours. If you’re looking to begin studying on Monday, you can comfortably spend Monday through Friday studying in the determined blocks of time and have the weekend off.
However, because everyone is on a different studying path and time frame, we put this entire guide together to allow you to customize your study time. Regardless of where you are in relation to Step 1, whether you’re six months out or two, you can accurately gauge how much time it will take for each category and plan your personal life accordingly. Obviously, the sooner you start, the more breathing room you’ll have, so don’t procrastinate!
Categories
The Study Plan is broken down into: 16
Hour Blocks
Each category is broken up into days and each day represents:
2-4
How Our Study Plan Works
To Access Kaplan Qbank:
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Following our “3 Prong Approach,” you will begin your studying session by reading the prescribed First Aid pages. After you feel confident that you’ve read (and not scanned) the content, it's time to begin solidifying the information.
This is where Picmonic comes in. Follow the links to the correct Pathway and learn the Picmonics associated with that day. Be sure to utilize all three of the features: Learn, Review, and Master, to gauge how well you know the Picmonic.
Last, you will begin to test that information with question banks. Based on the feedback from our Advocates and avid subscribers, we decided to provide the information specific to both the Kaplan and UWorld question banks. If you do not have them but have another question bank or way to assess your knowledge, please use the resource that is best available for you and do your best to follow the recommended timing.
After purchasing your Kaplan Qbank subscription and registering your account, follow these directions to access the Kaplan Qbank software:
1. Go to www.kaptest.com 2. Click on “Sign In” in the top right hand corner 3. Sign in using the email and password you used when purchasing your subscription 4. Once signed-in, you will see your “My Account” page 5. Under the tab “My Courses” you will see the name of your selected subscription (e.g. Step 1 Qbank - 1 month). 6. Click the drop down menu link “Access My Online Resources” and select “Step 1 Qbank” to view the resource options 7. Click “Qbank” to launch the Qbank software
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After launching the Kaplan Qbank software, follow these directions to generate a specific topic question block:
1. You will see five purple tabs on your main page. Select “Create Test.” 2. Under Test Mode, you will have the option to choose a variety of settings to customize the question block. a. For the most similar to test day experience, select the following: Timed Test, Category - Unused, Difficulty - All, Question Type - All. b. We encourage assessing your knowledge under realistic conditions to gain experience and build confidence for test day. c. After using the Qbank for multiple subjects you may have to include used questions to have an adequate amount for practice. 3. Under Organ System and Discipline, checkmark the boxes that pertain to either organ system or discipline being currently tested. a. In order to ensure inclusion of all possible questions, if testing an organ system such as “Cardiovascular,” make sure that “All” under Disciplines is selected. However if testing a discipline like “Microbiology,” make sure that ‘All” under Organ System is selected. 4. Under “Create Test,” you may select the number of questions you want included per question block. a. On test day, each question block will contain no more than 40 questions to be completed in 60 minutes per block. b. If the selected topic does not have 40 questions, then enter the maximum amount of questions available into the Test Size field. 5. Once you click the “Create Test” button, the test block will launch. Be prepared to start answering questions immediately! a. Once you create a question block, it cannot be reset. However it can be suspended at any time throughout its duration and resumed later. 6. At the end of your test block, your score and statistics will be calculated and available for viewing at anytime under the main page tab “Test Analysis & Review.”
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After purchasing your UWorld Qbank subscription and registering your account, follow these directions to access the UWorld Qbank software:
1. Go to www.uworld.com/sign_in.aspx 2. Sign in using the email and password you used when purchasing your subscription 3. Once signed in, you will see “Step 1 Qbank” under your Subscriptions. You will need to activate it in order to launch the software. 4. Click “Launch.” In order to use the UWorld Qbank software, you will need to download the program to your respective platform using the links on this page. 5. After download is complete, launch the software like any other application. 6. Sign in with the same username and password used on your account page. 7. Activate the subscription if it has not already been activated. 8. Click “Launch” to open the program.
After launching the UWorld Qbank software, follow these directions to generate a specific topic question block:
1. You will see seven tabs at the top of your main page. Select “Create Test.” 2. Under Test Mode and Question Mode, you will have the option to choose a variety of settings to customize the question block. a. For the most similar to test day experience, select the following: “Timed Test” and “Unused Questions.” b. We encourage assessing your knowledge under realistic conditions to gain experience and build confidence for test day. c. After using the Qbank for multiple subjects you may have to include used questions to have an adequate amount for practice.
To Access UWorld QBank:
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3. Under Test Divisions, check the boxes that pertain to the subject being tested. a. In order to select a sub-division, at least one main division must be selected. 4. Under “Specify No. of Questions,” you may select the number of questions you want included per question block. a. On test day, each question block will contain no more than 40 questions to be completed in 60 minutes per block. b. If the selected topic does not have 40 questions, then enter the maximum number of questions available into the question amount field. 5. Once you click the “Generate Test” button, the test block will launch. Be prepared to start answering questions immediately! a. Once you create a question block, it cannot be reset. However it can be suspended at any time throughout its duration and resumed later. 6. At the end of your test block, your score and statistics will be calculated and available for viewing at anytime under the main page tab “Previous Test.”
Study Plan
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Each subject is broken down into categories based on First Aid 2016. As stated previously, each day is broken down into 2-4 hour sessions using the time frame one can reasonably expect to spend on each resource. If you finish early, you can review the material presented, or move on to the next day.
Behavioral SciencesBehavioral Sciences/Psychaitry (Merged)BiochemistryCardiovascular EndocrineGastrointestinalHematology & OncologyImmunologyMicrobiologyMusculoskeletal, Skin, & Connective TissueNeurologyPathologyPharmacologyPsychiatryRenalReproductiveRespiratory
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Complete 620+ hours worth of study
Review 559 FirstAid pages
Master 935 FirstAid SpecificPicmonics
By following thisguide, you will:
DISCLAIMER
This study guide does not guarantee a specific score but rather provides a framework of effective practices to help students get the most from their Picmonic subscription. The success and results of those that follow it will vary. Picmonic does not guarantee a certain level of results or accept any legal liability whatsoever arising from the use of this study guide.
Picmonic is not affiliated or endorsed by any third party mentioned herein. Reference to third parties or external websites do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Picmonic of any material on those sites or of any third party products or services offered by such third parties. All third party resources referenced herein are owned exclusively by such respective third parties.
Behavioral Sciences
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16 HoursFirst Aid Pages 31-46 | 20 Picmonics | 54 Kaplan Questions | 166 UWorld Questions
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First Aid: Read pages 31-34
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2First Aid: Read pages 35-38
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3First Aid: Read pages 39-42
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First Aid: Read pages 43-46
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5 Review 14 Kaplan QuestionsReview 38 UWorld Questions
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Behavioral Sciences/Psychiatry
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36 HoursFirst Aid Pages 508-528 / 21-46 | 83 Picmonics | 54 Kaplan Questions | 280 UWorld Questions
Editor's Note: Due to recent feedback, it was brought to our attention that many students will cover the material covered in both Behavioral Sciences and Psychiatry. Because of this, we decided to offer an alternative to those subscribers by merging the two. If you wish, you can follow this version, or simply follow the traditional version in which both are treated as separate sections.
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1First Aid: Read pages 508-511
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2First Aid: Read pages 512-515
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4First Aid: Read pages 520-523
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3First Aid: Read pages 516-519
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Behavioral Sciences/Psychiatry
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9First Aid: Read pages 43-46
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6First Aid: Read pages 31-34
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7First Aid: Read pages 35-38
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8First Aid: Read pages 39-42
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Biochemistry
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51 HoursFirst Aid Pages 47-105 | 92 Picmonics | 53 Kaplan Questions | 159 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 47-50
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3First Aid: Read pages 56-59
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5First Aid: Read pages 65-69
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2First Aid: Read pages 51-55
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4First Aid: Read pages 60-64
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Biochemistry
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6First Aid: Read pages 70-73
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8First Aid: Read pages 78-81
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7First Aid: Read pages 74-77
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9First Aid: Read pages 82-85
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Biochemistry
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First Aid: Read pages 90-94
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First Aid: Read pages 100-105
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Cardiovascular
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43 HoursFirst Aid Pages 262-304 | 80 Picmonics | 232 Kaplan Questions | 318 UWorld Questions
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3First Aid: Read pages 270-273
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5First Aid: Read pages 278-281
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2First Aid: Read pages 266-269
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4First Aid: Read pages 274-277
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Cardiovascular
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First Aid: Read pages 282-285
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7First Aid: Read pages 286-289
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9First Aid: Read pages 294-297
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Cardiovascular
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First Aid: Read pages 302-304
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Endocrine
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28 HoursFirst Aid Pages 306-336 | 54 Picmonics | 112 Kaplan Questions | 184 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 306-309
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3First Aid: Read pages 314-317
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5First Aid: Read pages 322-326
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2First Aid: Read pages 310-313
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4First Aid: Read pages 318-321
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Endocrine
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First Aid: Read pages 327-331
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First Aid: Read pages 332-336
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Gastrointestinal
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44 HoursFirst Aid Pages 338-376 | 67 Picmonics | 187 Kaplan Questions | 239 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 338-321
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5First Aid: Read pages 352-355
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2First Aid: Read pages 342-344
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3First Aid: Read pages 345-347
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Gastrointestinal
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First Aid: Read pages 356-359
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First Aid: Read pages 372-375
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First Aid: Read pages 364-367
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First Aid: Read pages 360-363
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First Aid: Read pages 368-371
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Gastrointestinal
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First Aid: Read pages 376
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Hematology & Oncology
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34 HoursFirst Aid Pages 378-382 | 67 Picmonics | 88 Kaplan Questions | 234 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 378-382
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3First Aid: Read pages 388-392
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5First Aid: Read pages 398-402
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2First Aid: Read pages 383-387
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4First Aid: Read pages 393-397
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Hematology & Oncology
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First Aid: Read pages 403-407
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First Aid: Read pages 412-413
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7First Aid: Read pages 408-411
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Immunology
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19 HoursFirst Aid Pages 190-214 | 38 Picmonics | 93 Kaplan Questions | 93 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 190-194
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3First Aid: Read pages 200-204
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5First Aid: Read pages 210-214
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4First Aid: Read pages 205-209
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2First Aid: Read pages 195-199
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Microbiology
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64 HoursFirst Aid Pages 107-187 | 218 Picmonics | 204 Kaplan Questions | 221 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 107-111
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3First Aid: Read pages 117-121
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4First Aid: Read pages 122-126
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2First Aid: Read pages 112-116
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First Aid: Read pages 127-131
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First Aid: Read pages 137-141
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First Aid: Read pages 132-136
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8First Aid: Read pages 142-146
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Microbiology
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9First Aid: Read pages 147-151
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First Aid: Read pages 167-171
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First Aid: Read pages 157-161
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First Aid: Read pages 152-156
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Microbiology
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First Aid: Read pages 172-176
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First Aid: Read pages 182-187
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First Aid: Read pages 177-181
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Musculoskeletal, Skin, & Connective Tissue
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34 HoursFirst Aid Pages 416-448 | 268 Picmonics | 174 Kaplan Questions | 215 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 416-419
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3First Aid: Read pages 424-427
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5First Aid: Read pages 432-435
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2First Aid: Read pages 420-423
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4First Aid: Read pages 428-431
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First Aid: Read pages 444-448
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7First Aid: Read pages 440-443
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Neurology
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60 HoursFirst Aid Pages 450-505 | 114 Picmonics | 249 Kaplan Questions | 302 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 450-453
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3First Aid: Read pages 458-461
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5First Aid: Read pages 466-469
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2First Aid: Read pages 450-453
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6First Aid: Read pages 470-473
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9First Aid: Read pages 482-485
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Picmonics for Page 482 Picmonics for Page 483 Picmonics for Page 484 Picmonics for Page 485
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8First Aid: Read pages 478-481
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Picmonics for Page 479 Picmonics for Page 480 Picmonics for Page 481
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10First Aid: Read pages 486-489
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Picmonics for Page 489
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7First Aid: Read pages 474-477
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11First Aid: Read pages 490-493
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13First Aid: Read pages 498-501
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12First Aid: Read pages 494-497
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14First Aid: Read pages 502-505
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15 Review 20 Kaplan QuestionsReview 25 UWorld Questions
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100 HoursFirst Aid Pages 215-233 | 495 Picmonics | 528 Kaplan Questions | 586 UWorld Questions
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First Aid: Read pages 215-217
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Angina
Cardiomyopathies Heart Murmurs
Hypertension & Hypercholesterolemia Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure
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First Aid: Read pages 221-223
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Hypothalamic & Pituitary Disorders Thyroid Disorders Thyroid Cancers
Parathyroid Disorders Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias Diabetes
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First Aid: Read pages 218-220
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Inflammatory Heart Disorders Heart Malformations Small Vessel Vasculitides
Medium-Small Vessel Vasculitides Large Vessel Vasculitides
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4First Aid: Read pages 224-226
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Mineral & Bone Disorders Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Adrenal Tumors Other Adrenal Disorders
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Pathology
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5First Aid: Read pages 227-229
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Intestinal Disorders
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Liver Disorders Nephritic Syndromes Nephrotic Syndromes
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Anemias Leukemias Lymphomas Myeloma
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Coagulation Disorders
B & T Cell Disorders Phagocyte Disorders
Cell Basics B Cell Disorders T Cell Disorders
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Acid & Base Disorders Renal Tumors
Other Renal Disorders Sepsis
Prostate Disorders Incontinence
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6First Aid: Read pages 230-233
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Stomach Disorders Pancreatic Disorders Esophageal Disorders Biliary Disorders
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Pathology
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Autoimmune Disorders Hypersensitivity Antibodies Pediatric Vaccination Schedule
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Gout Bone Tumors Other Musculoskeletal Disorders Movement & Degenerative Disorders
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Seizures
Nerve Palsies Visual Field Defects
Ear Disorders Infectious Disease Common Causes of Meningitis
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Glaucoma Other Eye Disorders Head Injuries Intracranial Hemorrhage
Stroke Genetic Sex Disorders
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Skin Cancer Skin Disorders Knee Injury Arthritis
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Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Brain Tumors Neurocutaneous Disorders Headaches
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Uterine Disorders Breast Tumors Male Disorders Ovarian Tumors
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Nutritional Deficiencies Vitamins
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Pregnancy Complications Implantation Abnormalities Delivery & Postpartum Complications
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20Review 34 Kaplan QuestionsReview 35 UWorld Questions
Respiratory Disorders Common Causes of Pneumonia
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Pharmacology
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64 HoursFirst Aid Pages 235-255 | 315 Picmonics | 265 Kaplan Questions | 374 UWorld Questions
Editor's Note: In this section, we currently have 42 Picmonics that directly correspond with this First Aid section, they have been front loaded on the playlist. There are an additional 134 in the Pharmacology Playlist that span all topics in First Aid, they are spread out evenly throughout the days if you wish to review them in addition to what is covered in this First Aid section.
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1First Aid: Read pages 235-237
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2First Aid: Read pages 238-240
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4First Aid: Read pages 244-246
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5First Aid: Read pages 247-249
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3First Aid: Read pages 241-243
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Picmonics for Page 242
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6First Aid: Read pages 250-252
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Picmonics for Page 251
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8Review 17 Kaplan QuestionsReview 23 UWorld Questions
Antihypertensives Inotropes
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10Review 17 Kaplan QuestionsReview 23 UWorld Questions
Immunosuppressants Anticoagulants Hematopoietics Genitourinary Pharmacology
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9Review 17 Kaplan QuestionsReview 23 UWorld Questions
Antiarrhythmics Dyslipidemia Medications Diabetes Medications
Pituitary & Thyroid Medications
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11Review 16 Kaplan QuestionsReview 24 UWorld Questions
Antimetabolites Antitumor Antibiotics Alkylating Agents Other Oncology Medications
Reproductive Pharmacology
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7First Aid: Read pages 253-255
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Picmonics for Page 254
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Antiinflammatories
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Respiratory Pharmacology
Other Musculoskeletal Pharmacology Integumentary Pharmacology
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13Review 17 Kaplan QuestionsReview 24 UWorld Questions
Anxiolytics & Hypnotics Opioids CNS Stimulants Antidepressants
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Antibiotics
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Antipsychotics Anesthetics Antiepileptics Other Nervous System Pharmacology
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Antivirals Antifungals Anti TB Medications
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Psychiatry
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20 HoursFirst Aid Pages 508-528 | 63 Picmonics | 0 Kaplan Questions | 114 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 508-511
Review 22 UWorld Questions
Picmonics for Page 511
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3First Aid: Read pages 516-519
Review 23 UWorld Questions
Picmonics for Page 516
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2First Aid: Read pages 512-515
Review 23 UWorld Questions
Picmonics for Page 512 Picmonics for Page 513 Picmonics for Page 514
Picmonics for Page 517 Picmonics for Page 519
Picmonics for Page 515
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4First Aid: Read pages 520-523
Review 23 UWorld Questions
Picmonics for Page 520 Picmonics for Page 521 Picmonics for Page 522 Picmonics for Page 523
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5First Aid: Read pages 524-528
Review 23 UWorld Questions
Picmonics for Page 524
Picmonics for Page 528
Picmonics for Page 525 Picmonics for Page 526 Picmonics for Page 527
4 hours
Renal
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24 HoursFirst Aid Pages 530-559 | 50 Picmonics | 103 Kaplan Questions | 150 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 530-534
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Picmonics for Page 532
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3First Aid: Read pages 540-544
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Picmonics for Page 541 Picmonics for Page 542 Picmonics for Page 543
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5First Aid: Read pages 550-554
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Picmonics for Page 551
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4First Aid: Read pages 545-549
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Picmonics for Page 546 Picmonics for Page 547 Picmonics for Page 548
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2First Aid: Read pages 535-539
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Picmonics for Page 538
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6First Aid: Read pages 555-559
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4 hours
Reproductive
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32 HoursFirst Aid Pages 562-603 | 53 Picmonics | 140 Kaplan Questions | 76 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 563-566
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3First Aid: Read pages 572-576
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Picmonics for Page 575 Picmonics for Page 576
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5First Aid: Read pages 572-576
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Picmonics for Page 582 Picmonics for Page 583 Picmonics for Page 585
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2First Aid: Read pages 567-571
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4First Aid: Read pages 577-581
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First Aid: Read pages 587-592
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First Aid: Read pages 599-603
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7First Aid: Read pages 593-598
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30 HoursFirst Aid Pages 606-628 | 28 Picmonics | 128 Kaplan Questions | 193 UWorld Questions
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1First Aid: Read pages 606-608
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Picmonics for Page 607 Picmonics for Page 608
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3First Aid: Read pages 612-614
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Picmonics for Page 614
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5First Aid: Read pages 618-620
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Picmonics for Page 618 Picmonics for Page 619
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2First Aid: Read pages 609-611
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Picmonics for Page 610 Picmonics for Page 611
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4First Aid: Read pages 615-617
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6First Aid: Read pages 621-624
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Picmonics for Page 621 Picmonics for Page 623
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7First Aid: Read pages 625-628
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The Day Before the Exam
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2Plan something fun to do as a reward for all the effort you have put into getting ready. Call friends to make plans for after the exam is over. Take in a good movie or shop at a favorite store. In short, do something appealing that you put off during the previous weeks of preparing and treat yourself to something special. Maybe hit the bars for a post-exam drink with some friends!
1Take the day off from studying. Research has shown that anything you study right before an exam is more likely to hurt than help your performance. Why? Because the last-studied information is still floating around in your short term memory and actually interferes with recall of information that you studied days, weeks, or even months before.
3 Watch your intake of caffeine. Nothing drives up your anxiety level faster than not being able to fall asleep the night before an exam. Avoid beverages like coffee, tea, or colas unless they are decaffeinated.
4Try to relax with physically tiring activities like swimming, jogging, or biking so that you will feel tired enough to sleep. A warm shower or bath close to bedtime will also help relax you. Unless you know exactly how it will affect you the next day, avoid taking any sleeping medications because they may leave you feeling groggy.
5Lay out everything you will need the night before so you won't have to stress out locating your lucky shirt or the test permit tomorrow morning. If you plan to drive to the test center, make sure you have enough gasoline and ensure that you step out early enough to account for traffic jams, accidents, or anything that can possibly go wrong.
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If you’ve come this far, you’ve definitely put the time, effort, and energy into making sure your Step 1 score is the best it can be. Aside from studying, there are a few things you can do to help ensure you arrive at the test center ready to go. Check out the following blog on “What to do Before the Exam: Prepping the Mind and Body” for some last minute tips and pointers for your big day.
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