For future physicians, the USMLE Step One board exam is arguably the most important exam you will ever take. I'll share with you the strategies that will maximize your score. What's going on guys, Dr. Drew Ball from Med School Insiders here. The USMLE Step One consists of seven blocks, each lasting 60 minutes and consisting of up to 40 questions each. This 8-hour marathon is high-stakes, but fear not! With the right plan and approach, you will be prepared to crush it. This video primarily focuses on the dedicated study period, which generally varies between four and eight weeks. The take-home message of this video is that you need to create a schedule and do your best to stick with it. Assuming you have a sound study plan, the deciding factor on whether or not you'll walk away with a score you're happy with is having the discipline to stick with it. A quick word on scheduling your tests: I had a six-week dedicated period and I took my test four and a half weeks in. I used the remaining 10 days to go on a cruise, and yes, it was awesome! When scheduling your tests, it's important to keep three things in consideration. First, more time is not always better. With time, your knowledge and test score will start plateauing and at a certain point, actually start dropping as you burn out. Secondly, you want to have a break before starting the grueling journey that is your third-year clerkships. And lastly, do not push your tests back for the reason of not feeling prepared. You will never feel fully prepared, and pushing your tests back for this reason will likely do more harm than good. Now, first let's decide your resources. The "UWorld, First Aid, Pathoma" (UFP) protocol...
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