Scholars who achieve excellent Step 1 Exam results will be eligible to participate in our Bridge to Residency/USMLE Step 2 Exam Prep program that has a match rate of nearly 90% each year. Scholars in the Step 1 Preparation Program will have prepared for passing the exam with a competitive score while being immersed in a leading University academic medical center environment. The USMLE Step 1 Preparation Program is 12-months. Prepared for and passed the USMLE Step 1 examĮnhanced their English language fluency (spoken and written)Ī clear plan for the next steps in the matching process (Step 2 Prep, applications, etc.)Įnhanced clinical skills and knowledge through simulation, standardized patient experiences and clinical work with faculty instructors as it relates to basic scienceĮnhanced study skills and teamwork experience and research skillsĭeveloped a professional relationship with the faculty advisor of their small group as well as with clinical instructors Recently graduated international physicians seeking guidance on getting into residency training programs in the United States and who need to take the USMLE Step 1 Exam.īy the completion of the program, scholars will have: Guided online learning (videos, Qbanks, etc.) Based on the data, each scholar receives a customized schedule for participating in:

To take the exam in the client software, follow the instructions in the next section. This practice exam is also available to take on-line for free in the testing client software. The data are used to create their personalized roadmap for the program. If you can complete this exam and get at least 6 out of 8 questions correct in less than 90 minutes, you should be ready to take the real CSWA exam. Each scholar also receives personalized career mentorship from a UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty member.Įach scholar undergoes a detailed assessment of skills and knowledge based on the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) standards at the start of the program.

There are 4 blocks in total, 200 questions each with a time allotment of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The NBME Practice Exams, on the other hand, are longer. The program also provides research and clinical knowledge and experience.Īll Scholars participate in didactic coursework aimed at preparing them for the USMLE Step 1 Exam, acculturating them to the healthcare system in the US, introducing them to The Match process, and introducing them to clinical research. Step 1 consists of 7 blocks with 40 questions per block with 1 hour allotted each. The UC San Diego USMLE Step1 Preparation Program is a certificate-based program designed to prepare newly graduated international physicians for the USMLE Step 1 Exam. the Step 1 tutorial and practice test items that are provided on the USMLE website well before your test date.

Step 1 simulation exam