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USMLE study Pack

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USMLE Roadmap

Study Calendar

5-Step Study Process

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Study Calendar
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

RENAL/ RENAL/ RENAL/

WEEK 1 NBME URINARY URINARY URINARY
IMMUNE IMMUNE BEHAVIORAL

WEEK 2 BEHAVIORAL CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO NERVOUS NERVOUS NERVOUS

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WEEK 3 ENDOCRINE ENDOCRINE ENDOCRINE NBME OFF
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WEEK 4 GI GI GI HEME HEME RESPIRATORY RESPIRATORY

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WEEK 5 RESPIRATORY REPRO. REPRO.
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WEEK 6 OFF BIOSTATS BIOSTATS
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Mark your usmle date

Begin by setting a specific date for your USMLE exam. This will serve as the anchor for your study
schedule, providing a clear deadline to work towards.

count the number of days

Calculate the number of days available for your dedicated USMLE study period. This period typically
ranges from 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your individual study habits and requirements. Be mindful of your
study pace and consider any review done during your first 2 years of medical school.

Schedule 3 self-assessments
Integrate three self-assessment exams into your study timeline. These practice exams, such as NBME or
UWorld self-assessments, mimic the USMLE format and help evaluate your progress. Take the first self-
assessment at the beginning of your study period to establish a baseline. Schedule the second halfway
through your study timeline, and the third 5-7 days before the actual USMLE to reinforce pacing and timing.

block 3 days off!

Identify three special dates for taking well-deserved days off from studying. These breaks will help
maintain mental and physical well-being, allowing you to recharge and enhance overall productivity.
Schedule one day off the day before the USMLE to avoid last-minute cramming, one approximately 1 week
before the exam, and another day halfway through your study period, coinciding with the day after each
self-assessment.

Active recall
With the USMLE date marked, study period defined, self-assessments scheduled, and days off blocked, the
remaining days are designated as study days. Plan each study day by listing all the USMLE topics, ranking
them from weakest to strongest, and allocating 1-3 study days per topic. Utilize the chosen study
resources to review the assigned topics thoroughly on their respective study days.
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5-step study process

Priming
The first step, priming, involves exposing yourself to new content, terms, and concepts. This step helps
build neural pathways and connections in your brain to facilitate better retention and consolidation of
information. By immersing yourself in various resources like videos, podcasts, and notes, you prepare
your mind to absorb and understand the material.

Absorb
In the second step, your focus is on understanding the concepts rather than mindlessly copying notes or
reiterating information. Whether through lectures or online curricula, you aim to comprehend the
content and avoid wasting time on passive learning. This step involves actively engaging with the
material to establish a strong knowledge base.

Active Learning
The third step emphasizes active learning through practice questions and question banks. Similar to
practicing a musical instrument, active learning helps build muscle memory, improve technique, and
identify weaknesses. By consolidating information, refining understanding, and practicing for
performance, you prepare yourself for exam conditions and enhance your overall performance.

Revise
In this step, you revise the material by summarizing key points, using mnemonics, and creating
diagrams. It is the first time you actively write and engage with the content to reinforce your
weaknesses. This step aims to consolidate your understanding and solidify the information in your
memory, making it easier to recall later.

Active recall
The final step, active recall, focuses on long-term retention. By incorporating tools like Anki or
flashcards into your study process, you repeatedly review and recall the information over time. This
step ensures that the learned material remains accessible and ready to be retrieved even after several
months, ultimately enhancing your exam performance.
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