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Dr Ray Makar Updated November 2026: Step 1 is now pass/fail. Popular resources today include First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, UWorld, Pathoma, Boards and Beyond, Sketchy, AMBOSS, and the official NBME self-assessments plus the free USMLE sample questions on usmle.org. Some resources mentioned below are older, so check that you are using the latest editions. Do … Read more
Updated November 2026: USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, but these mistakes can still cost you a first-attempt pass. Avoiding them also sets you up for a strong Step 2 CK score. Ready to become a USMLE aspirant? Ready to pass and ace the test? Step 1 may be the most challenging part of USMLE … Read more
Updated November 2026: USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail (since January 2022). These strategies are still the best way to pass Step 1 on your first attempt and to build the knowledge you will need for a high Step 2 CK score, which residency programs now focus on. The USMLE Step 1 exam is the … Read more
Updated November 2026: USMLE Step 1 has been reported as pass/fail since January 2022, so three-digit Step 1 scores like the one in this story are no longer given. The study approach below still works for passing Step 1 with confidence and building a strong base for Step 2 CK, which is now the key … Read more
Updated November 2026: USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail (since January 2022), Step 2 CK has a minimum passing score of 218, and Step 2 CS was discontinued in 2021. These last-minute tips still apply to every Step. These are some tips that will make a difference in your USMLE score and they work for … Read more
Updated November 2026. USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) no longer exists. The exam was suspended in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently discontinued by the USMLE in January 2021. If you are preparing for residency today, you do not need to take it. What was Step 2 CS? Step 2 CS was an … Read more