r/Step1Exam

Tested 04/08 and now checked myusmle.. the results will be out tomorrow morning..

When should we expect the results to come out? And at what exact time (Middle East time)? Is it normal to still be nervous at this point? Some moments I feel safe, like the pass is waiting for me.. and other times I doubt my NBMEs and feel like I'm screwed and have already failed.

I keep asking ChatGPT about my passing odds, sending it my NBME scores and the Free 120, just to check that even in the worst-case scenario

Just started medical school. They're teaching the BRS books (brs physiology etc). I intend to buy UWorld and start doing questions but not sure what the appropriate time to do that is because I don't have any of the base knowledge yet. I have USMLE Step 1 first aid book.

Is it okay to do pathology from first aid and not from pathoma, or will I miss something?

looking for serious full time study partner not a beginner. Planning to take exam in 2 months we can revise FA daily and also can review questions together.

Anyone out there who signed up for a course for step 1 and passed ? Is it worth it and worth your time ? Which courses you used ? Is it helpful to take up tutor ?

If anyone needs my oW send me a message

Am i late if i start preparing for step 1 in my final year of MBBS?
i watched some yt videos to have some guidance but felt left behind as they have many of them have passed step 1 in final year while i am just planning to start preparing. Please someone guide me genuinely regarding this

Hello ,
I am planning to take step 1 on February and would like to have a study partner who is a female preferably . I am from India so would like someone from the same time zone or close enough .

I am looking for someone who I can make a schedule for 6 months . Keep updating each other progress on daily basis so that there is accountability . Also to discuss difficult topics once in a while .

I am not looking for someone who I can study with on daily basis as I am also working at the same time. If you are into it, I would not mind doing it on day off .

Thank you

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2nd attempt

Hello redditors,

I am currently prepping for USMLE and need some advice.

My NBME scores are:
NBME 25: 56% (I understood where I’m lacking and prepped well for the next ones.)
NBME 26: 70%
NBME 26: 71%

I heard that NBME 29-33 are more similar to the real deal and I wanted to know if I could just skip to those. My exam is on September 2nd.

I need some advice and guidance for biostats as I understood I’m severely weak at it.

Also are my stats good enough to pass?

Edit: I’ve got 75% on NBME 29

I scored 74% in uwsa2 step 1. What do you guys think? I have exam in 14 days.

I am going to start my final year of MBBS soon ,and i want to start preparing for step 1, but idk the reliable sources , and for now, i want to invest just1 or 2 hrs per day in step 1 prep alongside my final year studies, so please advice me the most reliable sources that i should go with ,preferably free of cost and where to start with.

Hi everyone. I really need some advice because I’m feeling quite overwhelmed and honestly a little devastated right now.
I’m preparing for Step 1 and I have ~200 UWorld questions left on my first pass. The biggest problem is that my first pass was VERY irregular because I had some personal things going on. I kept doing UWorld whenever I could, but I didn’t have a proper revision cycle.
I also made the mistake of not revising previously completed systems. I would finish a system and move on to the next one. Occasionally I would randomly go back and review something, but there was no structured revision. So although I have technically covered most of UWorld, I feel like I’ve forgotten a huge amount of it.
I recently started my second pass of UWorld, and I did my first 40-question cardio block. I scored only 38%, and it honestly crushed my confidence. I know one block doesn’t define my preparation, but it made me question whether I actually remember anything I studied.
Another issue is my notes. I was VERY heavy on taking notes during my first pass. I wrote down tons of UWorld explanations, and now my UWorld notes are bigger than First Aid itself. 😭
Now I’m scared to even go back and revise those notes because there is just SO MUCH information. I’m realizing that I probably spent too much time documenting information instead of actually revising and retaining it.
My tentative goal is to take Step 1 by October 30, but I’ll be very busy from approximately August 20 to September 13, so that period will significantly reduce my study time.
I’m honestly confused about how to approach the next few months.
What would you do in my situation?
● Is it normal to score this badly when starting a second pass after not revising properly?
● Should I continue with the second pass of UWorld, or stop and do a proper content/revision phase first?
● Should I completely abandon my huge UWorld notes and focus mainly on First Aid + UWorld explanations?
● How should I handle systems I already completed but have essentially forgotten?
● With my limited time from Aug 20–Sept 13, is an October 30 exam date still realistic?
● Should I prioritize UWorld, First Aid, NBMEs, or something else at this point?
I know I made mistakes with my first pass, but I’m trying to figure out the best way to recover from them rather than keep repeating the same mistakes.
I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation or successfully recovered from a messy first pass.
Thank you .

Hi everyone!

I’m an IMG who recently graduated from medical school and just started my USMLE Step 1 preparation.

Resources I’m using:
UWorld
First Aid 2026
Boards & Beyond
AnKing (planning to use it)

My goal is to take Step 1 before December 2026.
I’m not necessarily looking for someone to solve questions together every day. What I’m mainly looking for is an accountability partner—someone who is also studying seriously so we can:
Share our daily checklists/goals.
Keep each other accountable.
Check in on progress every day.
Motivate each other to stay consistent.

Of course, from time to time we can discuss difficult concepts or review challenging UWorld questions together.

I’m in GMT+3, but I’m flexible with time zones.

If you’re serious about taking Step 1 in the next few months and like the idea of daily accountability rather than constant co-studying, feel free to comment or DM me.

looking for serious full time study partner not a beginner. Planning to take exam in 2 months we can revise FA daily and also can review questions together.

Hi everyone! I'm currently preparing for USMLE Step 1, and my exam is in about 2 months. I'm in my dedicated study phase and I'm looking for a virtual study partner. Preferably, a female

The idea is simple: we'll join a Google Meet, share our screens, and study together. No need to talk or constantly interact—we'll just keep each other accountable and motivated by seeing that we're both focused.

My schedule is pretty much the entire day, Monday through Saturday (I usually take Sundays off), so I'm looking for someone with a similar level of commitment.

I'm in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), so someone in a compatible time zone would be ideal.

If you're interested, feel free to comment or send me a DM!

really need some help. I have booked my exam for sep to nov.

My nbme scores are

NBME 26= 35%
NBME 27= 45%

will these 3 4 months enough to crack the exam, what do i do? Please give me honest advice. Thank you