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General Advice

For International Medical Graduates

Tips

  • Register before preparation
  • Acquire Permit for Scheduling
  • Plan to take prior to med school graduation
  • Focus on understanding the material
  • Utilize appropriate quantity of resources and increase reviews Avoid resource hoarding
  • Annotate in First Aid for Step 1 or Notes

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  • First Aid Step 1 Text
  • UWorld Question Bank and Assessments
  • Pathoma Text and Videos
  • Sketchy Micro Videos
  • Boards and Beyond Text and Videos
  • NBME Assessment

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General Advice

For International Medical Graduates

Tips

  • Register before preparation
  • Acquire Permit for Scheduling
  • Plan to take prior to med school graduation
  • Commit to limited resources and increase reviews Avoid resource hoarding
  • Annotate in Step 2 CK Text or Notes*
  • Highlight with purpose unique colors for topics or passes

Registration

Paid Resources

  • UWorld Question Bank and Assessments
  • Amboss Qbank and Ethics articles
  • Pathoma Text and Videos
  • Sketchy Micro Videos
  • NBME Assessments
  • Subject Exams: CMS forms
  • Assessments: CCSSA forms
  • Boards and Beyond Text and Videos for Review

Free Resources

General Advice

For International Medical Graduates

Tips

  • ECFMG Certification required for registration

Registration

  • ECFMG Certification
  • FSMB

Paid Resources

  • UWorld Question Bank and Assessments
  • Amboss Qbank and Ethics articles
  • Pathoma Text and Videos
  • Sketchy Micro Videos
  • NBME Assessments
  • Subject Exams: CMS forms
  • Assessments: CCSSA forms
  • Boards and Beyond Text and Videos for Review

Free Resources

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