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- Lecturio has made their 2200 question USMLE question bank completely free after registering for a free account.
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I’ve written answers/explanations to the past several sets, which are linked here. A pdf file is also available from the above link, which contains the same questions for your offline viewing pleasure. You see the most recent set here, which includes a browser-based software version that mirrors the actual program Step uses (Fred V2), a tutorial, and 100+ question practice test.
- The NBME offers its own small set of free practice materials for the Steps 1, 2, and 3.
- I scoured the web to find free question banks online (updated June 2019):
But free is better, and the internet is undeniably convenient and portable. That said, there are other ways to study, especially during the basic science years.įor question books, post-Step MS3s and your local Half-Price Books are always good resources to buy study materials on the cheap. I believe USMLEWorld is the best question bank out there-despite its draconian efforts to prevent IP theft-and there is no free source out there that matches it (especially for the final marathon push before the big day). They’re also a form of active learning, unlike trying to self-induce a coma with the universally-utilized First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Questions are an excellent way to learn the useful tip-offs and keywords, and-depending on the source-get a better feel for the board format.
No matter how much money you spend on books, every medical student needs to do a ton of practice questions for the USMLE Step 1.