Official Websites for the USMLE - Step 1 Exam
- United States Medical Licensing Examination - Step 1The official website of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
- National Board of Medical Examiners"The NBME develops and manages the USMLE."
UIC Subscription Resources
Access Medicine Offers:
Access to textbooks that can assist with studying for your USMLE tests.
To use the testing features of AccessMedicine, you will need to create a My AccessMedicine account if you do not already have one.
- Access Suite TutorialThis tutorial, created by the UIC Library, shows you how to create a My Access account and introduces some of the best study features.
- Connect to Access MedicineOff-campus users will be asked for your netid and password.
Osmosis Offers:
Videos, flashcards, q-banks, and more.
- Log In to OsmosisUse your UIC e-mail account to access College of Medicine content.
Peoria Favorites
The UICOMP Student Government Association has been known to unofficially distribute a Phase 1 Student-to-Student Guide. It includes advice on USMLE Step 1. The number one favorite book mentioned in the guide:
Favorite Book Series were High Yield and Deja Review. Get your hands on the student-to-student guide for more advice.
USMLE Step 1 Review Titles
Step 1 review titles are available in print on Open Reserves and Electronically. Open Reserve items may be checked out for one week. A few titles are also available at the circulation desk.
Popular series include:
- Appleton & Lange
- Blackwell
- BRS
- Case Files
- First Aid
- High-Yield
- PreTest
- Rapid Review
Find these and more titles by searching the UIC Catalog or checking at the circulation desk.
Step 1 Advice from Med Schools & Health Science Libraries
The following links contain information from other universities and health science libraries:
- Alpha Omega Alpha at the University of IllinoisAΩA members offer their advice for success on USMLE Step 1 and in other areas.
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineResources & advice such as: If you could prepare for Step I again what would you do differently?
Step 1 Apps
- UWorld USMLEAllows you to access your USMLE (Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3) Qbanks.
Apple iOS version.
Free.
UICOM-Peoria students should contact Academic/Student Affairs to find out more about access to the UWorld Step 1 Qbank. - UWorld USMLEAndroid version of UWorld USMLE on Google Play - also Free.
UICOM-Peoria students should contact Academic/Student Affairs to find out more about access to the UWorld Step 1 Qbank. - First Aid Step 1 Practice Q&ALimited version for Free. $ to upgrade for more features and questions.
Android version on Google Play. - Rapid Review USMLE Step 1 GameHangman style game.
Free but with lots of ads, in-app purchases, and the 'ability to earn real money' so use with caution.
Android only. - USMLE Step 1 Mastery1,400+ test questions
Free to download and test, but $ after that
Android version on Google Play.
Free Question Banks
Many of the question banks that are available for purchase also offer a free trial or a free 'light' version.
- Lecturio: Comprehensive USMLE Exam Prep1000+ free interactive quiz questions.
- MedMasterFree downloadable question bank from the publishers of the USMLE Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple Book.
Over 1,000 questions. - USMLE Practice MaterialsFree downloadable PDF of Step 1 multiple-choice questions.
Online tutorial and practice test.
Test tips, tutorials, and FAQs.
Question Banks Available for Purchase
Many of the question banks that are available for purchase also offer a free trial or a free 'light' version.
- Kaplan MedicalOver 2,800 questions.
- NBME Self-AssessmentsWeb-based self assessments from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
- UWorld: USMLE Step 1 QbankA favorite among UICOMP students. 2,800+ questions.
Try free sample questions and practice test demos.
UICOM-Peoria students should contact Academic/Student Affairs to find out more about access to the UWorld Step 1 Qbank.
Forums and 'Unofficial' Sites
Many blogs, discussion forums, and 'unofficial' websites exist for students preparing for the USMLE - Step 1. These types of resources can provide useful tips for studying but should be viewed with a critical eye. Specifically, blogs and forums represent personal accounts which can be useful and reassuring; however, we advise that you use caution when visiting them. The Library of the Health Sciences - Peoria does not monitor or endorse any of these resources.
- Student Doctor Network - USMLE Step 1 ForumThis forum, from the Student Doctor Network (a non-profit organization), contains multiple threads with questions and advice about taking the USMLE Step 1. Question quality varies.
- usmle.netFrom Dr. Andreas Carl, who writes "USMLE Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple."
This site includes a discussion forum for students taking the USMLE Step 1. Question content varies, but Dr. Carl does answer some questions with advice on successful study methods.