My USMLE Step 1 Study Plan, Resources & Schedule | Standardized Test Prep

Hi family! In this video, I walk you through my USMLE Step 1 study plan step by step. As I have said in many videos, the USMLE step exams are a set of standardized tests that a medical student has to take in order to become licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
USMLE Step 1 has long been the most important of the 3 exams, as a lot of emphasis is placed on the Step 1 score when applying for residency and the specialty of medicine that an individual would like to practice. Safe to say - IT IS AN IMPORTANT TEST.
Like any standardized exam, preparation is key. Major aspects of preparation include: selecting a test day, choosing which study resources will be used, and planning out a study plan and schedule. In this video, I walk you through each of those steps as I create my Step 1 study plan.
Sorry for the length of this video - I wanted to be super thorough! Don't slack on doing the work to create a good, detailed study plan. It will save you time and energy down the road!
Timestamps:
Introduction to USMLE Step 1 - 0:28
Registration & Cost - 2:22
Test Prep Resources - 4:05
Cost of Resources - 11:00
Sharing Resources - 13:47
Creating My Study Plan Step-By-Step - 17:32
Explaining the Dedicated Study Period - 18:23
Topic List & Using First Aid - 23:37
Creating a Typical Day Schedule - 30:46
Study vs. Timed Mode - 38:29
Building a Schedule Based on Your Productivity - 42:20
Putting Together My Dedicated Study Plan & Calendar - 48:51
Summary - 56:59
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I am Julia Carter, a third-year medical student, avid traveler, and self-proclaimed foodie. On my channel, I will highlight my journey through medical school and life and provide resources and information that may be useful to you. Check out my website and blog posts at thejuliacarter.com!

[@JeffreyGordon-em5tj]

The USMLE exam is very difficult to pass, I can't believe i failed step 1after studying with so many materials😞

[@christiannwachukwu9854]

Sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you study you also need to pray to God for success

[@Madeline-gn3rx]

@ very correct

[@Madeline-gn3rx]

I have a cousin who never studied much, we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than her studies after writing the STEP 1 last month she passed and i failed😢, i asked her how she did it, just found out she got help from Mr Richard

[@katherinemanneback8844]

Please does anyone know who this Mr Richard is? I really need to speak with him I'm frustrated 🥺

[@Stephaniemartin476]

Wow so sorry you failed, i have heard so much about Richard but I don't actually have his info

[@somacademicadvisor]

One of the best videos I've seen!

[@joslynsantana8236]

so thorough and organized! Watching this as I approach dedicated in a few months

[@SuperV1ct0r10us]

This is goldttt! Thanks for sharing this

[@thejuliacarter]

My pleasure Meredith ❤️

[@sharonlewis5832]

Excellent video Julia. I got tons of useful information from it. Thank you for sharing.

[@thejuliacarter]

My pleasure, Sharon! 😌

[@sunbalhara3134]

What a great and informative video! Good luck for your exam, you’re gonna ace it girl! 👍🏼

[@thejuliacarter]

Thank you so much Sun!! 💗

[@sanahayyub5102]

So so good . Cannot thank you enough . God bless.

[@thejuliacarter]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@ceejay3449]

Nice video packed with information. I’m really motivated All the best in your studies and exam

[@thejuliacarter]

Thanks a lot, Cee Jay 😊

[@binoyphilips]

Very detailed video. God willing, Going to take Step1 in October. I was looking for a study schedule, this helps a lot. Thank you and Good luck with your exam.

[@thejuliacarter]

Thanks so much Binoy! Good luck to you 🙌🏽 We got this!

[@lidyaabiy7931]

Wow such a detailed and informative video, goooooood job , honestly you saved so many students time and stress scrolling through the internet to get the right info, huge luck to your exam, cheers💕💯

[@thejuliacarter]

Thank you so much Lydia!

[@princesscloudyify]

WOW 💜🥰 🙌🏾👏🏾Thank you so much for this video. I just finished my first year of medical school and this test is a huge nervous tic for me. Thank you for making the video so thorough. It will help me a lot when I am preparing for my own step exam in less than one year. Definitely subscribing to your channel.

[@thejuliacarter]

Congrats on finishing first year, girl! It’s definitely the toughest year so you made it 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤍 Welcome to the fam 🤗

[@princesscloudyify]

@@thejuliacarter Thank you for replying and I'm glad to be a part of your amazing youtube family.

[@ashmishrestha6986]

❤️ Good Luck 🍀

[@thejuliacarter]

Thank you! ❤️

[@betha6699]

Good luck on your exam in a few days!!

[@thejuliacarter]

Thank you so much! Fingers crossed

[@peaceeze5376]

Best of luck Julia, When you’re free to reply I do have a question Your study schedule shows a month plan,what if I want to study for 4-6months. What plan do you recommend?

[@sondossameh]

Good luck 👍👍

[@thejuliacarter]

Thank youuuuu 😁😁😁

[@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

[@tianahill4528]

USMLE exams won't bother you or be a problem if you work with someone like Mrs Catherina... She's God sent, she saved me from taking the test for the 6th time

[@mohammedamad386]

I've heard a lot of good stories about this same woman all over KZbin channels can she really help

[@trinajason4012]

Mrs Catherina is obviously the best, i studied her questions and answers just in 5 days and I passed, the materials she provided was exactly the questions I saw on my test day

[@allisonbenjamin2832]

Please does anyone know how I can reach her Mrs Catherina

[@nehashrivastava545]

Best video ever watched for USMLE examination. Thank you so much ❤

[@monalipatel2182]

Hi Julia... Can plz share some more info regarding which subject u went through in initial 1-2 years n which subject u r studying in 3rd year now... n How did u clear those subjects... n how r u managing your 3rd year studies while u also have to go for rotations... ??? I’m a physical therapist n I’m looking forward to med school that’s y I would of great help to me if u share some info regarding all this... ❤️

[@laadikishkish1630]

People rave about Anki. You have not mentioned it in your video. Did you not use it?

[@dreamerz19]

QUESTION: tomorrow i start studying...so questions related to specific topic...i will read cardio embryo/anatomy and physiology should i do questions tomorrow related to those topics i covered or should i also include cardio path and pharm when i havent really gone over it. thankkk youuuu great video.

[@dumebiokocha51]

Great video! Which anki deck did you use if any? Zanki is great but it is slow, do you have anything else?

[@thejuliacarter]

I did not use Anki! Except for the Pixorize deck to review the images. I was not a fan of Anki and found success without it.

[@fatimatousow5134]

lol not me being a freshman in hs watching this

[@thejuliacarter]

Lol 😂😂😂😂 starting early

[@maheenkhan3818]

Its a $1000 for IMGs FYI 😪

[@Kencan254]

If I were you, I would wait for results before rambling on the internet . Let your score talk of the effectiveness of your untested strategies.

[@thejuliacarter]

Don't watch the rambling if this isnt your cup of tea. Negative energy isn't welcome here. Thanks.

[@Kencan254]

@@thejuliacarter, what is your Step 1 score?

[@dr_adityabhaskar]

@@thejuliacarter nice

[@antiganadasilva8899]

Hello Sister julia would you mind share your schedule with me. Let me know if yes. I will send you my email.Thank you. I like the content you put out here.