USMLE
Step 1
Test-Taking Strategies
There is no question that the best strategy for USMLE* success
is to know the content tested. Without content knowledge, your
chances of passing, let alone doing well on, the Step 1 exam are
slim to none. However, knowing the medicine doesn't guarantee a
high score. You also need to be able to APPLY that knowledge to
USMLE-style questions. And you need to make sure you can answer
the questions in the allotted time! There is nothing more
frustrating than running out of time on a standardized
test.
In addition, to score well on the USMLE Step 1 you'll need to
keep your composure. There will be many questions to which you
won't know the answer. Good test-takers won't panic! They will
systematically eliminate the distracters they know are wrong and
will then guess and move on.
This page will contain an ever-growing library of articles
focusing on test-taking strategies. Some articles will be
specific for Step 1; others will apply to all the Steps of the
USMLE.
Strategy Sessions:
