
USMLE Step 1 Prep Class
USMLE Step 1 is one of the most demanding exams in medicine — and how you prepare makes all the difference.
Starts Sat, Nov 7
5:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions

Kylee
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Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Decode the structure and scoring methodology of the USMLE Step 1 so you can set realistic score targets and track your progress
Apply targeted test-taking strategies specific to each content area tested on Step 1
Manage your time effectively across the exam's question blocks to avoid fatigue-driven errors
Identify the highest-yield concepts and systems most heavily represented on the exam
Use process-of-elimination and clinical reasoning techniques to navigate challenging vignette-style questions
Recognize common question patterns and traps built into Step 1 item construction
Build a personalized, structured approach to exam day that reduces anxiety and maximizes performance
Meet Kylee.

Kylee
A medical student at Thomas Jefferson University, Kylee Shivok fulfills her passion for helping people by day as a prospective doctor and by evening/weekend as a tutor. Having developed an array of techniques for remembering complex information, interpreting questions, and organizing study sessions, Kylee applies her knack for tackling tough subjects and her insight as a med school admissions rep to helping students achieve their most ambitious goals.
USMLE Step 1 is one of the most demanding exams in medicine — and how you prepare makes all the difference. This course is built for medical students who want more than a content review: you'll get a clear-eyed breakdown of the exam's structure, scoring system, and highest-yield concepts, plus the test-taking strategies that help you perform under pressure when it counts. Each session is led by an expert instructor who tailors the depth of coverage to what the class actually needs, so you're never wasting time on material you've already mastered. Walk into Step 1 with a sharper strategy, stronger time management, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to expect.
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Session 1: Foundational ECG, Cardiac Cycle Mechanics, and Conduction Blocks
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Session 2: Arrhythmia Recognition, Pre-Excitation, and Heart Rate Kinetics
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Session 3: Valvular Pathology, Bedside Maneuvers, and Fluid Dynamics
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Session 4: The Pituitary-Thyroid Axis, Iodine Kinetics, and Gestational Adaptations
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Session 5: The HPA Axis, Adrenal Cortical Layers, and RAAS Hemodynamics
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Session 6: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Pancreatic Metabolic Direction
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Session 7: Parathyroid Signaling, Vitamin D Kinetics, and Calcium Homeostasis
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Session 8: Fasting Metabolism, Glucose Transport, and Integrated Clinical Cases
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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