54 POINT GROWTH IN 2 MONTHS: How I Studied for USMLE Step 1 (PASS/FAIL). Resources, Schedule, Tips

In this video, I discuss how I studied for the USMLE Step 1 exam and improved my score in 2 months. I go over the mental aspects, resources I liked/didn't like, what I did before dedicated, what I did during dedicated, my study schedule, and tips/tricks to grow your score.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:42 Mindset/Goals
3:04 Resources (before/during dedicated)
9:53 Before Dedicated (cont.)
11:01 During Dedicated
11:34 Making a Study Schedule
13:36 Weeks 1-4 (how i studied)
18:11 Weeks 5-8 (how i studied)
21:51 Outro
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[@amarishairston6528]

This is so helpful!!! Thank you queen!

[@oreofeoladapo]

I’m glad to hear it was beneficial💓💓anytime!

[@amandanwankwo6651]

Oreofe, thank you so much for sharing this videos sis! And, congrats on passing Step 1! 😃😃

[@oreofeoladapo]

No, thank YOU for tuning in🫶🏾I appreciate you!💕

[@SketchyLearning]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

Thank you for making great videos!! Sketchy definitely got me through micro

[@attahmoses1925]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

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[@sofihincapie]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

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[@sylviaflores9207]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

Of course! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed💜

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[@oreofeoladapo]

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[@GiasAhmed-tq8cx]

Thanks! really helpful!

[@oreofeoladapo]

Glad it helped!

[@reuvenmeirherrera9580]

very helpful , thank you. i like that "Mindset" concept in the begining of the video

[@oreofeoladapo]

Glad you liked it!

[@KrazyNigerian14]

Great job and congrats! You did a great job preparing which only serves you come M3 year and STEP2. I bet it must have felt nice leaving the testing center feeling confident that you passed!

[@oreofeoladapo]

Thank you!!❤️i was definitely a bit worried (i have tendencies to overthink lol) but the fact that i knew the numbers were on my side definitely helped

[@mommafitbit3701]

Can you share a little on how to study - like the basics? did you learn how to study to master the concept and question - in high school? undergrad ? What about study groups? You're right there is so many study materials out there, but if you don't know how to study and memorize - how do you know which resource(s) are best before test time or dedicated study time.

[@allajioakland7160]

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[@oreofeoladapo]

Thank you🥹🥰

[@binoyphilips]

Thank you so much for making this video. This really needs a huge like. Would you be able to give us a link where you found the HY yield Images from Mehlman medical. Thank you.

[@oreofeoladapo]

I think I made a mistake in the video, I watched a lot of the Mehlman Medical review videos where he did practice questions (his channel is filled with short 5ish minute videos where he breaks down questions, and he has playlists by subject. For the High Yield images videos, it’s actually Dirty Medicine (another great KZbin channel) I watched. Here’s a link to that playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL5rTEahBdxV54cZpVjhJKqOL6huEMW4hY

[@nonyeonochie3250]

Hii great video! Can you please drop a link to the decks you recommended. I had some issues with downloading the pepper deck. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@dr.djahid.boughanem]

Thank you

[@jannatulferdousjannat3378]

Hey dear thank you so much for this informative video...can you tell me about a good source pharmacology please?both video and notes..love for you❤

[@oreofeoladapo]

Hello! Sketchy Pharm and Kaplan Pharm are good resources

[@jannatulferdousjannat3378]

@@oreofeoladapo thanks dear❤️❤️

[@merocode1821]

I must say thank you so much. It was very helpful. I keep going back and forth the systems and it's tiring . God help me . I'd put in more efforts and take this exam cos it mustn't pass this year abeg .😂

[@oreofeoladapo]

I’m glad to hear it helped a bit!! Step 1 is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’ll be tiring but keep showing up for yourself every day and you will grow slowly but surely. Wishing you the best and praying for you!❤️

[@beatrizadriana5743]

​👏Believe me , what ever you do never give up, finally l've pass the USMLE on my 3rd attempt , I cant believe I almost gave up after not making it for the 2nd time, fortunately for me I was recommended to a tutor by my friend's

[@mattpeter5902]

Well, I've taken the exams for the 6th time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it. 😥💔

[@mariagloria4619]

Took my USMLE step I test last week and passed with 290 questions on my first try!! Huge Thanks to Mis ELISABETH HELEN, she is a game changer 😊✨

[@lorientheresa4844]

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that l've not lost hope

[@colorfulaura105]

You mentioned diagnosing my weak points during dedicated and focus on them. Can you please elaborate more on that?

[@oreofeoladapo]

To do this i would usually go through my NBME self assessment analysis. It’ll say whether you’re doing poorer than most students in a certain area, the same as them, or better. So pay more attention in what you’re underperforming in. I hope this helps💕

[@colorfulaura105]

@@oreofeoladapo thank you so much 😊🙏

[@egwuemmanuela1548]

@@oreofeoladapo please I am just getting started can you me the link of this Nbme self assessment

[@oreofeoladapo]

@@egwuemmanuela1548 Hi! Good luck with everything. You need to make an account on the nbme portal and purchase the self assessments www.mynbme.org/s/login/

[@Ahmed-ne6rn]

any advice for micro and pharm? and associated anki decks?

[@oreofeoladapo]

sketchy!! and the Pepperdeck anki. i didnt watch sketchy pharm but i hear it was great

[@onemedstudent123]

TYSM! Did you mean Mehlman or dirty medicine for the HY images? I can’t find any mehlman HY images videos.

[@oreofeoladapo]

Probably dirty medicine. But i also watched mehlman medical videos of him going over questions i think lol. My apologies for the confusion!

[@vincenttobi4546]

Your content is beautiful.

[@oreofeoladapo]

I appreciate that! Thank you💜

[@Ahmed-ne6rn]

should we read first aid cover to cover for step 1?

[@oreofeoladapo]

I read most of it (around 80% probably) but not necessarily cover to cover. Read it based on what you personally think you need

[@EmalkaKawshan]

Is it possible for an international BSN nursing graduate to apply to US medical school?

[@oreofeoladapo]

Yes, but some schools are more open to international students than others so do your research. Be sure to fulfill all your premed requirements

[@rosenirmala5473]

Hi..can you please tell whether the first aid step 1 2024 (newer edition) and the 2023 (old edition) have major content updates or addition of contents..what do you suggest? And which is best site to buy these book as there are many books which have fake editions 😢

[@oreofeoladapo]

I have no idea! But I highly doubt it’s all that different tbh. I downloaded free versions online that were pretty accurate. Maybe check reddit.

[@rosenirmala5473]

@@oreofeoladapo Thank you for you respond 😊

[@shaylanmou5486]

How do you know your score . I didn't that we could check for that

[@oreofeoladapo]

The real exam is pass/fail, but the practice exams still give scores (UWorld gives a three numbered score, the NBME’s give an estimated % correct, and there are calculators online to convert to an estimated 3 digit score)

[@edidiongnwa1475]

What was the duration of your study for the step one

[@oreofeoladapo]

8 weeks of dedicated, but i feel all the time spent getting the foundation during M1-M2 played a role as well

[@MUKESHKUMARSALWANI]

Hi

[@nurab2897]

What’s up with those whispers at 12:10… freaked me out😭

[@oreofeoladapo]

LOL it’s part of the soundtrack playing in the background😂 not a ghost I promise!

[@ofodilefrancis3425]

How do I get a study partner please?

[@oreofeoladapo]

Hi! I usually study alone lol but if you’re in school currently, asking your classmates is a good place to start. If not, you’d have to seek elsewhere for other people taking the same tests. I’m not 100% sure what the options are

[@AnjolaoluwaAwe]

Not all heroes wear capes ❤

[@oreofeoladapo]

Aww🥰🥰thank you! Wishing you the best with your studies!

[@jameelashkar9244]

Hi Doctor ... when do you recommend registering for the exam , after finishing 80% of UW! Thanks

[@oreofeoladapo]

If you’re not at a school that has time constraints for when to take it, it honestly depends on how you’re doing on NBME’s in your opinion. If you’re not currently passing, i’d give myself at least 1-1.5 months to work towards a passing score. But the registration process can take a while in itself. I registered before i even started dedicated studying and worked towards my test date.

[@christiannwachukwu9854]

I have failed this 2 times and my emotions go in waves, i think passing SMLE STEP 1 is not meant for people like me 😭 😢 😕 😐 😔 💔 😭 😢 😕 😐 😔

[@williamsanthony5554]

Passing the test is a challenging and frustrating experience. I believe that it's not just about studying, but also about having God's grace to succeed.

[@jameswartz9291]

It's true.

[@jameswartz9291]

I studied with my cousin, but she spent more time on her phone than studying. Despite this, she passed the Step 1 test while I failed. When I asked her how she did it, I found out that she received help from Mr Richard.

[@yulianagonzalez8897]

Frustration can be a positive sign. It indicates that the solution to your problem is close, but your current approach isn't working. You need to change your approach to achieve your goal.

[@katherinemanneback8844]

You will pass. Everyone has their own season. Just keep going, pray, and believe that you will receive your breakthrough. 🙏

[@iswariyabaskar5242]

what is the lip combo omg?

[@oreofeoladapo]

Thank you💕 I don’t completely remember but I’m 100% wearing the Smashbox Gloss Angeles lipgloss in “Traffic Jam”. I probably also have NYX Professional Suede Matte Lip Liner in “Club Hopper”. I may or may not have the Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in “Poppin’ Corks” underneath the gloss

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

I thought they didnt give scores?

[@oreofeoladapo]

Hi! The actual step 1 exam doesn’t report your score, but the practice tests do. There still is a minimum passing score on the real thing, they just don’t tell you your exact score