USMLE EXAM PREP COURSE
NOTICE OF CHANGE: USMLE Attempt Limit Policy
The USMLE program is changing the limit on the total number of times an examinee may take the same USMLE Step Component. After this policy is implemented, an examinee will be ineligible to take a USMLE Step Component if the examinee has made four (4) or more prior attempts on a given USMLE Step Component, including incomplete attempts. This policy change will reduce the total number of attempts an examinee may take per Step from six (6) to four (4). The new policy will be implemented no earlier than July 1, 2021.
– The USMLE Composite Committee
WolfPacc offers high yield live lectures with 1 on 1 tutoring for USMLE Step Component for Steps 1-3 for US and international medical students.
USMLE Exam – Step 1 Live Lecture (In person and on-line)
High yield USMLE live lecture classes, learn the How and Why, custom tailored study plan, 1 on 1 tutoring for any USMLE exam prep course. Our comprehensive review covers all the basic medical sciences in an organ system based approach known as the “POWER 5.”
The POWER 5 approach is designed to teach a major system and correlate it to the previous one presented. This approach takes the memorization out of medicine and shows you that all the organs are connected through physiology. As each week passes here at the program, you will gain not only knowledge and how to apply it, but will truly enjoy the learning experience. This method allows you to have total command of the material in every situation when presented.
The live lecture is taught in a very interactive manner. This means that students are inspired to openly ask questions. This removes the repetitive nature of most USMLE Step component programs and their passive learning style.
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USMLE Exam Step 2 / Step 3 Live Lecture (In person and on-line)
Our Step 2 course enables you to master difficult clinical situations and still remain confident in your management approach. Many students in preparation for USMLE Exam Step 2 feel the key to mastering the exam is through algorithms of management. This could not be further from the truth and would be a dangerous interpretation of how to prepare for the board exams.
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In order to direct the correct test to rule-in or rule-out a disease, you must first derive a set of differentials. These differentials are a derivative from your basic science understanding. Here at WOLFPACC we ensure you have a concrete understanding of the POWER 5 approach and how it applies to the clinical world. This will ensure correct management decisions are made in each and every case.
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USMLE Three STEP Examinations
Sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the medical licensure process typically begins in the second year of medical school with Step 1, an exam focused on basic science principles crucial to medicine, but our USMLE exam prep course can optimize the study time needed. Step 2, completed during the third or fourth year, tests clinical knowledge and skills, but a USMLE exam prep course can help organize a student’s learning experiences. The final step, Step 3, is usually taken in the first or second year of residency, after the student has earned their medical degree.
- USMLE Step 1: Step 1 is a one-day test that is typically taken after the second year of medical school, this medical licensure exam evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of foundational medical science that med students typically obtained during the first two years of medical school. The USMLE Step 1 exam assesses basic medical sciences, such as anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.
- USMLE Step 2CK: Step 2 CK is a two-day test that is typically taken during the fourth year of medical school after clinical rotations. USMLE Step 2 CK evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of clinical medicine that is usually taken during the second half of the four-year program. This medical licensure exam also assesses the skills the med student developed for patient care under supervision during clinical rotations.
- USMLE Step 3: Step 3 is a two-day test that is typically taken after the first year of residency. During the clinical phase of medical school, students learn clinical skills in different medical specialties and environments that include communication, interviewing, physical examination, presentations, clinical reasoning, and advanced clinical skills. USMLE Step 3 assesses the application of clinical knowledge to patient management.
Choosing your future specialty as a physician starts early in medical school. It involves reflecting on your interests and career goals while exploring the wide variety of specialties available. During your third-year rotations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in different specialties to see how your skills, values, and passions align with them. Beyond rotations, specialty interest groups or student sections of medical specialty societies provide extra opportunities to broaden your understanding. The process of selecting a specialty and applying for residency is far from solitary. After graduating from medical school, physicians enter residency programs, and potentially fellowship training, which can take another three to seven years to refine expertise in their chosen field.
Prep Time for USMLE Exams
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-step process designed to evaluate a medical student’s knowledge and skills necessary for practicing medicine. Passing the USMLE is a requirement for all graduates of U.S. medical schools that confer M.D. degrees, as well as international medical school graduates seeking licensure to practice in the United States. WOLFPACC specializes in maximizing a med student’s prep time with USMLE exam prep courses.
Medical schools share a common goal—preparing students for residency and a career in medicine—but each institution offers a unique path to achieving it. While all schools adhere to national accreditation standards, their missions, curricula, course formats, and academic schedules vary. Prospective students should start their application process by researching schools’ mission statements to ensure they align with their personal goals. It’s also essential to understand the program’s graduation requirements, which could include community service, research projects, or specific coursework.
Medical school generally spans four years, split into two distinct phases. The first two years, known as the preclinical phase, focus on foundational scientific training, including medical concepts, anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnoses, and treatments. Student time is needed for a USMLE exam prep course to review Step 1 basic sciences. The final two years, known as the clinical phase, provide hands-on experience with patients, allowing students to apply their knowledge to practicing medicine and mastering patient care. Student time is needed for a WOLFPACC USMLE exam prep course to review information learned during clinical phase.