USMLE Step 1 DeluxePrep in the US

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$4,399

This comprehensive course is based at the US Center of your choice, including Chicago, New York, Pasadena and Washington D.C. and includes 6-7 weeks of live lectures from top US medical faculty to prepare you for the USMLE Step 1 exam over a 4 month enrollment period.

USMLE Deluxe Prep combines CenterPrep and live lectures

Kaplan’s USMLE DeluxePrep course includes everything you need to be successful in the Step 1 exams. It combines live lectures with CenterPrep (4 months) and Qbank Plus, offering you the benefit of attending our live lecture courses with the flexibility to review filmed lectures at your own pace. With this course, you will attend 6-7 weeks of live lectures for Step 1, four months of unlimited, continuous access to a Kaplan Center of your choice, an additional in-center simulated exam, and Qbank Plus (Qbank + IV Qbank).

If you are applying from outside of the US, you will be provided with the relevant documentation to receive a US Study Visa upon payment. To enroll in DeluxePrep the US, call us on +353 1 524 1801 or Contact Us and we will get back to you. If you need to apply for a study visa, we will require the following documentation:

Proof of financial eligibility or signed letter of support
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of scholastic preparation (transcript or diploma from college or university)
Copy of valid passport

Kaplan USMLE live lecture dates.

Course Overview

Learn from our expert instructors as they deliver 6-7 weeks of high-yield, structured lectures to prepare you for your Step 1 exam. Our faculty is composed of US medical school faculty and practitioners who are acclaimed lecturers in their respective fields. They have unique insights into the high-yield content and how it is tested on the USMLE.

Kaplan Medical curricula focus on topics and concepts that are most important for exam success. We understand that you want to reach your educational and career goals quickly and efficiently, whilst attaining the highest score possible.

Course Structure

You can start the USMLE DeluxePrep course on any day and select the live lecture dates that suit you – there are several offered throughout the year. We advise students to begin with a few weeks of CenterPrep before attending the live lecture series.

On your first day at the center, you will receive a full orientation, including a review of the course features and a strategic analysis of the USMLE exams. You will also sit a diagnostic test, which will provide you with a personalized study plan and feedback on your strengths and weaknesses.

In all Kaplan USMLE Preparation courses, you will study only the most relevant content and follow a curriculum based on the high-yield topics. The course is both targeted and interactive, incorporating lectures, reading material, practice questions and simulated exams.

Course Materials

Live Lecture

6-7 weeks of high-yield Step 1 live lectures (find schedules and locations here)

In the Center

4 months of access to 178 hours of Step 1 filmed lectures
Step 1 Diagnostic tests with performance analysis and study plans
Subject based assessment tests with explanations

Online

Full-length online simulated Step 1 exam with performance analysis and explanations
4 months of access to Step 1 Qreview (Step 1 and IV Qbank)
Personal Learning System 1.0: Customized study plan, guided remediation tasks, and performance tracking for Step 1.
Exclusive to our students: Match Class, online resources to help you Match

In Your Home

Complete set of lecture notes for Step 1
Qbook for Step 1 with 850 practice questions, and test-taking strategy guides

Test Overview

USMLE Step 1: tests basic science principles, specifically in anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. Interdisciplinary areas such as genetics, immunology, and nutrition are also tested. Step 1 emphasizes mechanisms of health, disease and modes of therapy.

Test Format

USMLE Step 1: contains 350 questions and spans 8 hours of testing (including an hour of break time). Questions are divided into 7 blocks of 50 questions, which are completely random. Most question items assess basic medical science concepts in the form of clinical vignettes. This style typically involves fairly long lead-in scenarios followed by relatively brief response options.

Test Scores

USMLE Step 1 minimum passing score: 185/75

Register for the Test

Step 1
International medical graduates must register for Step 1 through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Registering and scheduling your exam date is a multi-step process:

1. Secure the application materials
The ECFMG will require official copies of various documents including your medical diploma and transcripts.
2. Complete the application and submit with your application fee and a recent photo
During the application process you will be asked to choose a 3-month "eligibility period" during which you want to take the exams. Once your eligibility period has been assigned, you will need to take your exam during that period of time or you will lose your application fee. Once you submit your application, it will take 4-6 weeks for processing.
3. Receive your Scheduling Permit
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Scheduling Permit. This permit will tell you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, instructions on scheduling your exam, as well as your Scheduling Number and your Candidate Identification Number.
4. Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric center
Your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting the Prometric center to select your test date (must be within eligibility period).

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