Questions for the Usmle exams are unpredictable, so do not underestimate any resource. Our experts share valuable tips for finding the best USMLE study materials.

• First Aid to review concepts.

Do not attempt USMLE Step 1 prep without this book, a must for any medical student. First Aid has more than 500 pages of precious information. But, keep one thing in mind. Trying to memorize concepts from this book all alone is a complete waste of time. Use First Aid to review or learn things related to the concepts you have read from your classes or Google!

• Pathoma is a must-read.

Pathoma covers all the high-yield pathology material. This book is quite simple and interesting with a solid understanding of pathophysiology. The best way to make full use of the text Pathoma is to watch videos along with it. Our experts also recommend Goljan lectures.

• Take many NBME Self-assessments.

80% of examinees of USMLE Step 1 prefer to learn from question banks than Study material. Medical students appearing for the Board take NBME self assessments. Form 3 is the toughest and form 1 – the easiest among the blocks of questions of NMBE. Thus, working on these question banks will be quite helpful. USMLE World is another subscription with 2000+ question in the Boards’ format!

• Flashcards as a refresher tool.

Flashcards aid your learning.. You can download the mobile flashcard application, Pharmacology Flashcards or USMLE – Rx Flashcards.

You can also find other good resources for your USMLE Step 1 prep from your medical school. Besides the references above, you can go for these study resources to strengthen your weak areas:

• Biochemistry – High-Yield Biochemistry.
• Pharmacology – Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews – Pharmacology.
• Microbiology – Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple.
• Immunology – High-Yield Immunology.
• Pathology – BRS Pathology.
• Physiology – BRS Physiology.
• Anatomy – High-Yield Gross Anatomy.
• Embryology – BRS Embryology.
• Neuroanatomy – Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple.
• Behavioral Science – High-Yield Behavioral Science.
• Histology – High-Yield Histology.

Take the above resources as a guide to choose your study materials for the Step 1 exam. For self-study, students recommend the combination of USMLE World, First Aid and Pathoma as their major study resources. EduMind arranges lectures and consultations for their students along with a PDF of Study guide.

Good Luck to all the USMLE examinees!