The Ultimate Guide to Crush USMLE Step 1 with First Aid (2024)

Welcome to "The Ultimate Guide to Crush USMLE Step 1 with First Aid 2023". If you are a medical student preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, then you know how important it is to have a comprehensive study plan and high-quality resources. In this video, I will share my tips and strategies for using the latest edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2024) to maximize your preparation and increase your chances of success on this crucial exam. Whether you are just starting your preparation or looking for new ideas to boost your scores, this video is for you. So, grab your notebook and pen, and let's dive in!
TIMELINE
0:00 Unifying Protocol
2:33 Sequence Of the Protocol
2:53 Resources Required
4:44 Consolidation Phase
9:15 Execution Phase
10:53 Maximizing Retention
14:30 How Many Passes Of First Aid
15:22 Mistakes to Avoid
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[@manikmadaan]

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[@Thechannel.777]

Hi Sir, will Indians be able to write USMLE after 2024. Please make a video on this topic sir. Thank you

[@laibakhan9177]

Hi Sir, Plz make video on "how to crack step 1 in 6 to 7 months"

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@@allmixeduptv7962 🙉😂 Sir ,Is it possibleto take step 1 with 6 months prep for someone who just finished 3rd yr of med school ???

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That’s something I was searching for a long time on KZbin !! Thankyou manik

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Dr. Manik. You're the MVP. I really needed this.

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Your videos could not be more apt. Keep up the good work Doctor. 🇳🇬 ✌🏾

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Thank you very much for making things so clear

[@C-Not-C]

What you said is the way I think….And this is why I love this video. Thanks

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[@HenriqueMizuno]

Thank you so much for this video! It is amazing!

[@nisha3884]

thank you so much for all ur efforts for guiding us

[@SK1MD]

Thank you so much Manik!! This was so helpful. Concise and comprehensive!❤

[@MedKeys.]

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[@udehuchenna6499]

Thank you so much for this valuable explainations. It's a top-notch for uslme success.

[@ujwalag4180]

Hi! Please make a video on step 2 prep! Thank you, love the videos!

[@Medicalschooolmadeeasy]

Definition of beautifully conveyed

[@ahmedez2252]

Thank you Malik for these valuable informations ❤

[@tseringwangchuk9796]

Thank you Dr. Manik. It was great input

[@youkomei5139]

It's great that now there are informative strategies available on KZbin, not only for Step 1 but also for various exams. Back in my time, I focused on memorizing First Aid, going through it three times, and creating notes to aim for a high score. If I had access to videos like these, I believe I could have planned my preparation more efficiently. However, in my case as a Japanese student, I struggled a lot with CS, although I think it's no longer a requirement now.

[@anzalna4013]

Thank you so much for this video! It was super helpful! Hope you’ve a good day!

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[@bariaj1907]

Thank you. God Bless.

[@Jennj96]

Manik! You're an inspiration! Would love a video about step 3 plans, especially as a psych resident. Who won't be actively reviewing step 3 material while just doing residency.

[@MedKeys.]

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[@richurichu8781]

Man U r gem , my exam is on sep-December! Haven got the scheduling permit yet! Boards and beyond’s too have questions on each section! When you finish a section u can do questions which u have just learned! Maybe this is new I don’t know but I still got usmle rx!

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This guy is a gem, sir thank you ❤️

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BEST STUDY PLAN VIDEO FOR USMLE 👏👏👏

[@heenagujral244]

This was amazing thank you ❤I’m a little late in the game but I wish I had this video before to watch to really guide me but thank you , doing my best now 🙏🏻

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[@kingumwami1434]

Thank you Dr Manik . I now have the confidence to take USMLE

[@dilrajtoor1574]

Great video again

[@trusunamisana5341]

Perfect explaination 😊

[@loveyourlife6205]

Hi Manik, you are such a good inspiration, Thank you ❤️

[@DavidLiew669]

非常详细，这给了我非常详细的计划参考，我的英文水平有限，我还是选择坚持把这个视频看完

[@FunkyWeb14]

Finally someone speaks sense .. keep up the good work doc Thank you for the video

[@MedKeys.]

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[@mehmood96]

Thanks Manik for making this vedio. I think it help us alot

[@islaltayl4178]

This was sooooooo useful thankss

[@SamirAhujaGamer]

Great video sir, could you make something similar for Step 2 too, please?

[@shriss4509]

Thank you so much sir

[@kanetawaheed8914]

very informative video!

[@AAY201]

thank you for your advices they are very very helpfull and usefull ❤😊

[@shreyashnarade7566]

Great video Dr manik

[@user-er6fo5cx1z]

Dr Madaan!! Thank you so much!!!

[@qamarnisa2054]

Very very well explained very helpful... I would request you to make videos of explaining first aid

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True all courses and books of usmle are review we need for foundations before starting them

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[@medic879]

The most important point he highlighted, which is why I also have been emphasizing to not to use uworld in first pass of FA , bcoz those questions are so important and I would never want a resource like uworld to get wasted and would drag myself in depression

[@medico690]

Manik please make a video on how to create Great CV and also about interview skills What are the things that helped you in your match and how to create contacts in US. These things are also important along with step scores but nobody in detail talks about them. Thank you !

[@MedKeys.]

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[@sketchygirlpapzz5943]

Thanks🎉

[@debabratatarafder6888]

Please make a video on USMLE Step 2 CK preparation strategy

[@simratbhandal2727]

Hello! thank you so much for your videos, they are of great help. I went for the digital version of first aid after watching your video and found it quite better. Can you please tell me where did you store the first aid on your iPad? I had kept in iBooks and lost all my work of months, and I feel hopeless now. Please help me out…

[@Dermavent]

Please do a step 2 updated version!!!

[@dr.banjaara1899]

Editing quality in this video is top notch Dr. Manik 👏

[@nikki965]

Hi Manik! Have been following you for almost 2 years now. I'm planning to finally give USMLE after considering all other pathways, weighing the pros and cons. So yeahh, here I'm about to enter my internship in one of the busiest hospitals in India, Madras Medical College. I'm planning to give my step 1 during internship, so I just hope I study well so that my other steps goes well too. Thank you! You are a really good motivation for me!

[@tulsimehta5738]

Hi. Is it possible to to study and give step1 in Internship if someone has never studied for step1 ?

[@Rajeshkumar-er7uv]

@@tulsimehta5738 I think its better to give after internship. we have one chance use it well. but u can prepare in the internship.

[@khushimehta8641]

Hey, I am very confused right now and i am in the "weighing pros and cons" phase, I really wish to know how you came to this conclusion.. help me please!

[@Rajeshkumar-er7uv]

@@khushimehta8641 I started studying step 1 in my 2nd yr (im entering intenrship in a month) and it was on and off. step 1 many questions come from concept of medicine as i saw after solving qbanks. i think its better to give after studying ur final yr subjects. so after internship is the ideal time after final yr. but prepare in the internship maximum.

[@themotivation8998]

Can you please make a video on initial accredition of USMLE

[@aycinizzettin1424]

Thank you for sharing a crsytal clear plan, i was wondering what you think about Lange books? Their pharma,immuno, and micro with biochem seems very well but do you think its as good as Kaplans for basic building? And i was wondering if you can also share advices on how international students can find research or fellowship opportunities . Thank you ddoctor :)

[@alireyadh1163]

thanks dr manik

[@yourhealth2105]

Useful

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Thank you

[@melanithemedic]

VERY good video

[@tyaoliver767]

So you didn’t use Uworld? That’s the first I heard of someone saying that. Any particular reason why or did it work better for you? Great video!

[@sdraabdulbaki4662]

Thank you so much! why you don't recommend the international edition? what's the difference between them?

[@user-nf1dw9rd4i]

Hi and thanks for your videos. Would you recommend FA clinical pattern recognition for USMLE STEP 1?

[@sohailmujawar5260]

Manik...thank you for great explanation about the process...plz can you explain about the pass you said at the end of the video... Thnx

[@atharvapande9415]

Sir this video is a massive help for USMLE Step 1. Planning to give my Step 1 in 10 months Thank you for the roadmap

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Its 10 months later. How did u do😂

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

[@mikail_medic862]

did u pass step 1 brother

[@Lina-fq7dt]

Hi Manik! Awesome tips thank you so much ! I have a question: when i want to revise FA I get bored very easily and just give up revision , appart from doing question do you have some tips to actively revise FA ?

[@aky19832001]

Thank you for stating what was stated for the past 15 years. First aid and uworld

[@Dhanapraveen851]

Thankyou so much Manik. Can you make a video for prerequisite to appear usmle exam . Like dean's letter etc... please

[@elcykuttyjohn5171]

Good work Dr Manik. Did you have any books name to refer

[@poornimaandal4345]

Thank you for the video.. much needed

[@smilemoon9781]

Have u studied neurochemistry?physical biochemistry?introduction,fundamental concepts of physical chemistry?

[@fevenberhane2951]

Thank you so much for your videos! I don't know if this is a stupid question, but where did you purchase the digital version of First Aid? I plan on taking it April 2024, is it all right to use the 2023 edition?

[@vamsikrishnakaza8582]

I was told by many to use uworld as a learning resource by starting it early rather than a testing tool . Would you not agree with that? I could do NBMEs in the last few days right ?

[@daveph8302]

Hey Manik! Do you recommend going through sketchy at the same time as going through the first pass of FA and BnB? Appreciate you making an updated 2023 study guide!

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[@umammurugappan6614]

Thank you for this. How to add pictures to Ibook on iPad?

[@ushnanaseer9927]

Please post a video for post doctoral research fellowship or physician assistant opportunities.

[@tienvictor3314]

Thank you for sharing the experice. Having question to ask that I used paper version first aid 2021 and wrort note on it. Should I changed to digital version of first aid 2022? Thank you very much.

[@mo.sharif1]

Can I start this from day 1 of medical school? I know you said that first aid may be a bit too advanced if you don’t have the basics, but as someone whose main goal is to go to the US would it be a good idea to use the kaplan books as I go along my medical school coursework, and then finally move to first aid? As I said, I’m already set on going to the US and I wanna make sure that my test prep goes as smoothly as possibly so I’m trying to find an effective way of building the basics before moving to dedicated preparation. Starting medical school in a few months.

[@aravindmaddini6348]

You should make your own book on Summarised equation with first system sequence and uworld added to it and all step 1,2,3 equations in system wise If anyone studies it they would have info on all step exams 😃

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[@brittanyknowles503]

Great video!! How do I get the soft copy of first Aid ?

[@MrSagar270]

how to use anki? please make a video on that too. thank you!

[@paulgodfrey1421]

Thank you, Dr. Manik. Please, I have decided to follow your recommended method in preparation for USMLE step 1--using First Aid, USMLE Rx qbank, and Uworld question bank. Now, to first study First Aid alongside USMLE Rx qbank, how can I get USMLE Rx question bank? Please, kindly tell me how to get USMLE Rx question bank. Thank you, Sir.

[@geezgod231]

Hi manik, your videos are great! I've been watching them for 2 years. Now I'm in med school first year. I wanna know should I start preparing USMLE step 1 from now on or start it in my 3rd year like most of my seniors do.

[@llegendaryduckk9876]

lol. I asked the exact same question. I also want to know when is best to start preparing. I have heard many different opinions on the best time to prepare.

[@zanmar6764]

Hi.I have been a stay at home doctor who graduated 20 yrs ago.Can I follow the same routine here or you recommend a difference one?

[@ptej348]

That's invaluable information out there. Thank you Dr Manik! I have just one question to ask and that is can't I just do Kaplan videos instead of B&B and then follow the rest (FA, USMLERx, Sketchy & UW) just like you advised.

[@manikmadaan]

Bnb is better as it is more high yield

[@jameelashkar9244]

Hi dr Manik ... when do you recommend registering for exam .. do you recommend after finishing 80% of UW ... thanks ... thank you for the video , very helpful !

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you're great, thanks!

[@chandralekhavaddempudi9808]

Did you use any specific app to annotate? Can you share that app with us.

[@khan-yl7nh]

Omw to prepare for MLE 🏁 Will comment after 16 to 20 months that I cracked it 🥺 (prayers needed)

[@mijashsubedi2028]

Hello brother, I already took my usmle with decent scores, I have been teaching online for past 1 year, recently I am struggling.., I hope I get some help/tips from you to pursue my carrier as a tutor. Thanks in advance.