( Click here to read my personal Step 1 Experience and how I scored > 250) How did they do it? What resources did they use? How did they use them? And what advice would these students impart to someone currently preparing for the big test? So, I thought it might be a cool idea to “interview” a handful of medical students who have conquered and destroyed Step 1, scoring a 250 or above. I find these posts extremely insightful, and at times, inspiring. Throughout the past year, I have enjoyed reading posts about peoples’ Step 1 experiences in which they share a comprehensive breakdown of how they achieved a certain score on the UMSLE Step 1 exam. When formulating a plan of any sort, it is always wise to seek the advice of elders – people who have “been there and done that”. (This is hyperbole… you should still make time for leisure).Īnyways, as the famous saying goes: “A goal without a plan is just a wish”. UWorld blocks will (or should) take the place of Fortnite. It’s officially springtime, and you know what that means – it’s board season (for us Vitamin D deprived second year medical students).įirst Aid is our bible.