USMLE Step 1 - 7 week Live Prep Hungary

Standard USMLE Step 1 Live Prep fee - $3,399

Study for the USMLE Step 1 with Kaplan’s expert Medical Faculty in Europe at the University of Debrecen, Hungary. Kaplan’s faculty will fly from the US to teach all the areas required for the USMLE Step 1 exam, including:

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Behavioral Science
Medical Genetics
Pharmacology
Physiology
Pathology
Immunology/Microbiology

Our courses are designed to provide you with the most exam relevant content and question review. The live course will focus on high yield exam content, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with Medical Faculty and your peers, working to increase your score on the USMLE Step 1.

Course	Location	Dates	Enroll
USMLE Step 1 Live Prep	University of Debrecen Medical School	30th June- 17th August	Enroll Now

The University of Debrecen Medical School is located east of Budapest, Hungary. The school has quick links from the capital, and provides an environment conducive for USMLE study. Read on to find out more about the University of Debrecen.

Every Kaplan student receives a unique homepage to access a diagnostic test, assessing their skills and knowledge, a Qbank with USMLE exam style questions and a full length simulated exam, this will allow you to practice what you learn in class with our expert Kaplan Medical Faculty.

Course Overview

Your USMLE course will start with an online USMLE Step 1 diagnostic test. This allows you to test which areas you struggle with and where your strengths lie, from this point you’ll be able to formulate a study plan.

Our 7 week live USMLE Step 1 prep is designed to focus on the high yield, most relevant exam content and concepts enabling you to learn the skills necessary to pass the exam.

Expert Medical Faculty will fly to Hungary from the US. Each an expert in their field they will provide you with a review of content necessary for understanding and success on the USMLE Step 1 exam. The USMLE exams are not about memory recall, they require understanding of each discipline and subject area, so you can make conclusions based on the information in the question. With a full set of USMLE lecture notes, assessment tests and a USMLE Step 1 Simulated Exam you can guide your study and assess your readiness for test day.

Course Materials

Standard Tuition - $3,399

7 weeks live lectures, diagnostic test, simulated exam, lecture notes and 9 assessment tests!

Deluxe Prep Tuition - $4,399

Includes all the features of standard tuition PLUS 4 months access' to recorded lectures online (OnlinePrep) and a Kaplan Qbank full of useful practice questions to make sure you are ready to take your Step 1 exam! Your 4 months access can start once the live course has finished, so you can go back over those difficult topics!

The University of Debrecen & Accommodation

The University of Debrecen Medical School has 22 basic science departments and 25 clinical science departments. The school is accredited by the World Health Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California, the General Medicine Council, Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway. In most European countries - not listed above - and also in India the diploma of the University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center is accepted for registration purposes; however a qualifying exam is compulsory.

The school is located centrally in the picturesque city of Debrecen (Hungary’s second largest city). Debrecen has excellent transport links from the capital; train links take you to the city center, or the University can arrange a car service to pick you up from the airport and take you to the campus (the journey by train or car takes approximately 2.5 hours).

The University has a range of accommodation options available for the duration of your study, differing in price and facilities. Upon enrollment, your details will be passed on to the University staff, assisting you with accommodation options. All rooms or apartments provide internet access, desks for study and either kitchenettes or cooked meals provided in the price of your stay. All are located conveniently on campus, minutes from state of the art lecture theatres.

Test Overview

Before a Physician in the US becomes licensed they must take a series of exams called the USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Exams). USMLE Step 1 is taken by US Medical Students once they have completed their second year at Medical School. The exam focuses on Basic Scientific Knowledge and the mechanisms of health and disease. You will be tested on the following subject areas:

Anatomy
Behavioral Science
Biochemistry
Microbiology/Immunology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology

You are expected to know all of these areas as each question will pull on knowledge from a number of them.

Test Format

Questions: 336 Questions, in 7 blocks of 48 Questions

Timing: Total of 8 hours, 60 minutes per block, 45 minutes of “break time”

Topics Tested: Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology

Question Type: You will be asked to read clinical vignettes that you will make a number of conclusions based upon. You will then be faced with multiple choice questions; you pick the best answer based upon the information provided.

Format: One best answer

Test Delivery: The USMLE Step 1 is tested completely online at a Prometric Center.

Test Scores

Minimum Score: 188
Average Score for US Medical Graduates: 220-240
Average Score for International Medical Graduates: 195-215

USMLE scores are part of the decision making process for US Residency Programs to short list for interviews. To be competitive and gain a good residency program you will need a score that will compete with US Medical Graduates, as you can see above there is a difference between US Medical Graduates and IMGs.

Register for the Test

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) register and schedule for their USMLE Step 1 exam through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). You will be able to take the USMLE Step 1 outside of the US and will need to book your exam with a Prometric Center.
Registration for the exam is a multi-step process:

Secure the application materials
You will be required to send official copies of a number of documents including your transcripts and medical diploma
Complete the application and submit with a recent photo and application fee
You will be required to choose a 3-month "eligibility period" in which to take your exam
Receive your Scheduling Permit
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Scheduling Permit. This tells you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, instructions on scheduling your exam, your Scheduling Number and your Candidate Identification Number
Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric centre
To select your test date you need to contact the Prometric centre. Your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting them. Make sure you have a number of dates in mind before contacting them, seats book up quickly.

Please note your application can take 4-6 weeks to process.

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