USMLE Step 1 Experience: Study Resources and Plan | How to Get a HIGH SCORE on STEP 1

[@MalkeAsaad]

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[@ahmadzidan7017]

عالمى

[@lymanturner7231]

Fantastic masha Allah!

[@abeerimtiaz3161]

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[@rahafomran5217]

I am super proud to see my own people achieving such amazing things! 🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾

[@airintina5468]

Which country?

[@ashoaibsonu]

Is it Syria?

[@docpratham99]

🇸🇾 syria

[@FahadSheraidah]

This channel has a promising future. Editing and animations can be improved but the information mentioned can yield fruitful results. Also I’d love to know your opinion regarding Anki and whether it is a useful study strategy. Can’t wait for more videos.

[@itssuhaibalrumi]

YES PLEASE me too about #anki

[@MalkeAsaad]

I don't use Anki but I am gonna make a video about that soon

[@itssuhaibalrumi]

@@MalkeAsaad thx

[@divitarohatgi9279]

I have seen so many videos regarding Step 1 preparation and honestly, your videos made the maximum sense to me without giving me anxiety attacks. You talk about achievable goals, limited resources and wonderful explanation of how to use each resource. Thanks a ton. These videos are immensely helpful. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MalkeAsaad]

Glad to hear that!

[@sabaheyy9679]

Super proud of you doctor !!!! I’m from Syria too 🇸🇾

[@FacundoMD]

ER Doc here ! Good stuff man ! Congrats again.

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thank you 😊

[@afiazahin4914]

Proud of you..... indeed of the the most helpful video on KZbin ❤ Jazakallah khairun. Can you please make a video on how IMGs will get into residency if the scoring system in USMLE is changed to Pass/Fail? As you know the scoring system was a great support for IMGs specially for the countries where there is lack of exposure to research for students. 😔 Please make a video on this. Thinking about this gives me panic attack 😞

[@lucasorlandoquiiroles9743]

I just found about your channel. I am thinking on taking the steps and i was stressing a lot but you make this feel like something anybody can do if they work hard. Thank you bro, the amount of money on therapy sessions you saved me from expending are going into STEP material 😂

[@MalkeAsaad]

Good Luck!

[@shaunakmangeshkar9198]

Thank you Dr. Asaad , would you mind sharing your Step 2 CK experience video as well? It would be greatly helpful!

[@MalkeAsaad]

Coming next Saturday

[@shaunakmangeshkar9198]

@@MalkeAsaad Thanks so much!

[@iWentBeast]

Could you do a Step 2 CK video too? Thank you.

[@MalkeAsaad]

Coming soon

[@dhyanasingh4777]

Thanks!

[@nived8476]

I'm glad Step moved their scoring to Pass Fail. Now I'll stop getting videos that pop up with people bragging about their grades and talking about the same materials over and over.

[@MatheusMarques-rv3gj]

Your story is truly inspiring. Thanks for this video, it was a great deal with me!

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thanks a lot!

[@Utubebieber96]

‏الله يخليك و يخلي كل سوري هون بأميريكا فعلن شي بيرفع الراس و يخليني أبذل جهد أكبر حتى لما حس أني ما عم يطلع مني شي فعلن شي بيشجع 🙌🏻🧿💕

[@khadijah9604]

The quality is so great!

[@cheekyyum]

Always consistent, cheers dude!!

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thank you 😊

[@marceldagli4229]

Insane! A video on 2ck would be much appreciated. 🔥

[@gioacchinodesario3288]

Definitely

[@dr.dsquare8223]

Please make a video on step 2 Ck. Thank you I’m advance

[@bigmon9187]

How was step 1 for you bro?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Coming soon

[@alyhikal3236]

First of all I'm happy to see one of my people (Arabs) have made it ... I would like to follow your 3 stages approach but I want to ask you how to implement Anki ?

[@Gabriel-zy7it]

This guy is going places. Thanks for your tips.

[@De-Zay]

The USMLE test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓😭😭

[@johnsongilbert6799]

Well I've taken the step 1 exams for the second time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it

[@MalkeAsaad]

I am sorry to hear that you did not pass the exam. I would love to help you with your preparation. For USMLE Tutoring, check my website thematchguy.com/usmle-tutoring/

[@ahadchan4635]

this is the third time im seeing your comment under a usmle vid, u okay?

[@khushal5585]

@@ahadchan4635 It's a bot I'm pretty sure. If you check the replies to this comment on the other videos, they're also mostly the exact same

[@ahadchan4635]

@@khushal5585 ah okay makes sense

[@widadm1389]

Very useful and organized! thank you!

[@Utubebieber96]

Dude our doctors have always been the best 👌🏻 🇸🇾 our school curriculums have always been one of the hardest, this guy’s first language isn’t even English and scored so competitively on US step exams. I’m so proud 🇸🇾❤️

[@koas_ivanchristianchannel1775]

God bless you always! Thanks for always helping others! 💪

[@mo7atube153]

If i use for example kaplan for biochemistry as a main resource in collage is that good or use harper or lippincott i ask for all subject???

[@rhamdosparrow2791]

Congrats man! You worked hard. Goal should be getting education adequately rather than memorizing irrelevant shit and mastering standardized tests. But who am I?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Tests are a way to check your knowledge.

[@sarakh-alipour4890]

Thank you Malke for great content!

[@jibran6906]

Thank you, Dr. Asaad. That was very helpful. Any chance you can make a video on note-taking and reviewing.

[@MalkeAsaad]

I will! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@MZ02017]

Yes plz i would like to have guidance regarding note taking as well

[@MalkeAsaad]

@@MZ02017 I made a video about that

[@farida7125]

Thank you Can you do a video explaining more your study strategies ??

[@MalkeAsaad]

I'll make a whole course about that

[@abdallahyoussef4357]

Congratulations Dr. Malke I want to ask you a question from your experience What does it take to get a very high score like your score ?? A very high level of IQ or a lot of preparation and perseverance with a normal rate of IQ ??? In other words, does a lot of preparation for people with normal IQ levels enable them to get as high a score as yours ?? I hope you will answer me.🌸🌸🌸

[@naveedmullahzada]

Thank you for information. That's was what i would looking for.

[@kashishmalhotra7378]

Highly insightful! Thank you Dr Asaad 💯

[@Userhandle7384]

Thanks for this, could you please discuss the recent changes coming up to step 1 (pass/ fail) and how this will change how we prepare as FMGs/ IMGs? Does it make sense to take step 2 before step 1? When did you take step 1 during your process? After second year?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I recommend you take STEP 1 before STEP 2 and focus on getting a good score in STEP2

[@dr.freudlouimarre5393]

THANK YOU BRO. KEEP PUSHING WELL

[@withme6449]

That was really helpful Thank you so much ❤❤

[@koas_ivanchristianchannel1775]

Thank you! You have really helped me out! By the way, did you watch videos? Such as pathoma videos? Or reading the books is enough for the first stage of building the basis? 😁

[@MalkeAsaad]

You can use videos for concepts you couldn't understand from books

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Super useful video, thanks.

[@fachrezaaryodamara6969]

Such a great advice and stellar score! How long did you take from the beginning of your preparation to the test day?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I'm making a special video about that

[@DannyIjoma]

@@MalkeAsaad please make a video on this, also waiting for it. Thanks!

[@mohamedbashir4921]

Thanks Doc. This was very helpful.

[@akankshanaik3865]

Hello Malke, I have just entered my second phase of preparation and was noticing that many of my friends would say that they want high scores but those scores are generally not needed for their specialty, after you too sharing this same thought makes me feel better about my thinking. I just found your page and I am so glad that you are willing to help through your videos. Heaps of appreciation to you Doctor!

[@farihamazhar]

I want to appear in USMLE examination in 2023, but I want to start my preparations from this year. I already have kaplan notes and books (2020). Am I Suppose to buy 2021/2022/2023 videos?(since I'm appearing in 2023? also do kaplan notes changes with years?

[@juancamilomedrano2966]

Hi , i'm from Colombia and i always see some of your videos. I wanted to know how much do you spend to prepare ? 6m , 1 yr ? And which NBME do you recommend to start and at end of preparation ?

[@fatemaakter2240]

you explained very well

[@noor-hk3jw]

kindly can u share experience of residency in gynecology obstetrics.i will b waiting for this thank you

[@aparnabiswas5921]

Absolutely agree with u sir!❤️❤️

[@arahansingla7872]

Hello sir! I'm confused as to when to appear for the step 1. I'm in 2nd year now and I've not yet started preparing for USMLE. What would you suggest? When should I appear for the step 1 so that I start my preparation accordingly? Should I just focus on my university exams and start preparing for step 1 during my internship or should I start it now?

[@hashir556]

thankyou so much for the breakdown of the USMLE Step 1 experience, Can you explain a little bit on how you managed your time with uni and step 1 as I am studying in Europe and I am in my 5th year. thankyou

[@MalkeAsaad]

It is challenging. Time management is key. Also studying for USMLE will help you for your school

[@saptadweepa.sanghamitra]

Sir iam looking for a study partner.iam really interested for exam.iam a pediatrician in my country.so is there any study group which can guide us or ican take help for exam

[@ibrahimaliyunataala6098]

Dr malke that means step one is the first exam to determine the speciality one deserves specifically how is it for neurosurgery

[@Drmk-fitminddoc]

Nice informative bro. Thanq

[@ahmadkharrat196]

Congrats! 🔥🤩

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thank you 😊

[@FirasTDS]

Boards and beyond instead of kaplan lecture notes what do you think?

[@medgirl2410]

Hi doc plz what about B&B videos and slides + first aide as a directly source for step1 ???

[@farhankhan8539]

Hey Malke can you also make a similar video for step 2 ck please.

[@bigmon9187]

Good job brother keep it up

[@Aorticplanning]

Great experience ! Question ! How long did you study ? You take step 1 when ypu were already in doing research in the US ? Or in home country before

[@rubinakhalifa69]

Thank you brother for giving the NRMP data link

[@imanemahfoudi3775]

thank you DR Asaad ! when do you think we should start Uworld ? after finishing each chapter of first aid ? (system-wise)

[@MalkeAsaad]

Either after you finish FA or after each chapter. I prefer after finishing FA but familiarize yourself with the question style by ready a few questions a day

[@marcelosalan]

Thank you for your tips! What do you think about videos? Specifically, Boardz n Beyond, Sketchy and Pathoma?

[@MalkeAsaad]

only to help you understand the info in the first stages of studying

[@abdallahyoussef4357]

@@MalkeAsaad Congratulations Dr. Malke I want to ask you a question from your experience What does it take to get a very high score like your score ?? A very high level of IQ or a lot of preparation and perseverance with a normal rate of IQ ??? In other words, does a lot of preparation for people with normal IQ levels enable them to get as high a score as yours ?? I hope you will answer me.🌸🌸🌸

[@Alkhamis983]

Can you help us with how to answer step 1 questions I mean the strategies

[@docreyaz2370]

Hi Assad, I'm an IMG and I have done MD Internal Medicine from China also I have gap of 4 years since I passed MD Internal Medicine. I'm applying for USMLE step 1. What kind of advice you have for me. Should I mention in my application that I have done MD Internal Medicine from China or not??

[@MalkeAsaad]

For Match and Residency advising, check out my website: thematchguy.com/services/

[@PAYDAYHEDGE]

I am in China if you want us to prepare together please leave your wechat I'll add you I'm preparing too

[@noufalnasser568]

Thank you so much Where can we find scores of step1& step 2 for the last match ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I added the link in the description

[@ashwinkumarraghavan50]

Can u do a video on strategy for pass/fail exam pattern?

[@MalkeAsaad]

coming soon

[@mr.k8251]

Could you told us more about assessment exam howmuch you did and exact time you did the assessment?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Close to my exam score

[@maxtrube]

Hello! Great video! What where your scores on the Uworld self assessments and NBME exams?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Very close to my score

[@merjan2700]

Hi Malke, an old IMG here. How long would it take me to get ready for step 1 studying for 4 hours daily. I'm a single mom. Thanks

[@ذاسيكرر]

What is 2 web site you use as assessment tool ? I hear the NBME but what is the other one?

[@safaaamehdar579]

I’m a 6th yr international medical student (our medical school is 7 yrs) and was wondering wether to study for it now along with medicine and surgery which is my current curriculums. My friend told me if I studied for it now, it would make me fail both my curriculums and step 1, while I think I can study for it for 10 mos along with my curriculums any advice ?

[@omarmosto]

Thank you! how long was your preparation period?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I'm making a special video about that

[@menelaos_p]

Well done! Great video with valuable information. What's your opinion on Sketchy pharma and micro? Does it worth the time to watch the videos or is it better to review FisrtAid multiple times?

[@MalkeAsaad]

If you understand the topics from the books, then no need to

[@abcd-fw2fd]

Sir,did u do uworld twice?how much u got after first pass?I am done with 35% of uw and have only an average of 49%..some of the questions I have never even heard before:(

[@OthmanMatar]

Thank you doctor❤️❤️

[@massabalmahmoud5693]

Thanks for your great work🌹🙏🏻 I am studying in Egypt (2 year) If I want to start studying from now Are Kaplan books good at this stage ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Yes

[@MZ02017]

What would be your advice as now step 1 is going to have a pass and fail criteria only then how does the above strategy would you modify for it? Plz guide.

[@edenalemayehu1003]

Thanks a lot.

[@anthonybee919]

Thanks for the info. As a syrian student, id like to know during what year of your medical college did you take the exam?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I'm making a special video about that

[@airintina5468]

@@MalkeAsaad when sir.. egarly waiting to know that...what yr have u started your USMLE preparation..?

[@sa-es2xw]

Thanks a lot brother 👍🏻

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thank you 😊

[@manikmadaan]

Destroy the like button ✅

[@airintina5468]

What..

[@ashoaibsonu]

You too aren't that behind 😂

[@mohammadalsmadi8974]

Thank You dr Assad, I want ask you wich strategy is better to study Kaplan materials !? Systemic method or studying whole book then moving to another one

[@MalkeAsaad]

I prefer whole book

[@kevinbauer7047]

Hello, i have a question: If i do the Usmle step 1 after 26th January 2022, but registered online for the exam before 26th January 2022, will be my result in Score or pass/fail ? :)

[@AZV-vn2td]

Want to know the same

[@AdrielWilliam]

What about boards and beyond?

[@a.s.a6614]

Is it okay to use the usmle step 1 version 2021 that i already have to study for my exam that will take place in 2024??

[@saharojsiddiqui9669]

thank you so much sir

[@giorgiobuzzo96]

what is bmes annual self assessment ? i don't understand what it is.

[@shivamchaudhry5959]

Will bnb work insted of kalpan cause it’s much cheaper.

[@missphysicslover5149]

Now that step1 is p/f and step 2cs is terminated how do you think its gonna affect non us imgs who want surgery residency? Love your videos --- from India❤️

[@MalkeAsaad]

Check this paper we wrote about this topic www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1931720420302063?via%3Dihub

[@yourdream-ys5ys]

sir currently i am student studying 2nd year mbbs would u suggest me book

[@egwonorakpofure3290]

How much time is enough to prepare for step 1 on the average?

[@MalkeAsaad]

It varies a loooot based on how fast you learn ad your base knowledge.

[@yazanessa1979]

Hey Malke thanks for the video do you feel that it would be more appropriate to start with uworld topic by topic early on in your study or save it till the end when everything has been finished ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Depends on your base. If strong base, start UW; if not, start with a study material then come back to UW

[@yazanessa1979]

@@MalkeAsaad wonderful thank you for the response !

[@dhruvatyagi3222]

Thank you

[@vanadium302]

sir i am neurosurgeon from india and age 35. i want to do usmle. can i get same branch which i already specialist? can i start residency from beginning or some year of my experience count in residency?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Yes. For individualized advice on how to match into competitive specialties, please schedule a consultation through my Instagram @malkeasaad or Facebook page, Malke Asaad MD

[@medicalconceptsandresearch7648]

Thanks for the advice. Can we apply for physiology or other non clinical subject for my residency ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Residency in Physiology?

[@muhammadahmad-zk7wh]

thanks ASAD

[@drkhanvlogs8113]

Thankio❣️

[@haroonhatemMD]

This is was agood video thank for you But I have an question : In which book you're study the Neuroanatomy on kaplan or high-yield ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Kaplan

[@davidho6665]

thanks .i watch the video when i get puzzled direction.

[@MalkeAsaad]

Very glad that I am able to help

[@davidho6665]

i am planning my schedule of step 1 ， img 10yr . almost forgot everthing . so i have to buildup 😀

[@davidho6665]

follow ur youtube .

[@mohamad6317]

as a Syrian doctor do face any problem to get visa to usa?

[@azat9026]

How long did it take you to prepare for step 1??

[@umarshahidvlogs8330]

We have to do subscription for Uworld Qbanks?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Yes

[@salibazeidan8624]

Thanks for the video! just one question, as a foreign student who doesn't study in the US system, how can I know which is the best time to take the exam?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Generally after the basic years or mid clinical years

[@abdallahyoussef4357]

@@MalkeAsaad Congratulations Dr. Malke I want to ask you a question from your experience What does it take to get a very high score like your score ?? A very high level of IQ or a lot of preparation and perseverance with a normal rate of IQ ??? In other words, does a lot of preparation for people with normal IQ levels enable them to get as high a score as yours ?? I hope you will answer me.🌸🌸🌸

[@ZahraHasanpourMD]

May I ask your first assessment exam score?

[@MalkeAsaad]

It was very close to the actual score

[@oceania4681]

I did Med school 15 years ago I had to quit for personal reasons I am able to take step 1 now…but my knowledge of medicine is not good due to gap. Should I just use first aid and uworld or should I include other resources as well to compensate for shaky knowledge?

[@MalkeAsaad]

‍🏫Do you need help with STEP 1 or 2 CK, check out our USMLE planning and advising plans: thematchguy.com/usmle-tutoring/