USMLE STEP 1 ONLINE COURSE
Pass the First Time with the Most Effective Prep on Your Side
Your success on the USMLE® Step 1 exam is just one Live Online prep course away. Access top instructors with decades of experience anytime, anywhere. Master high-yield USMLE Step 1 topics and walk into exam day knowing you’ll pass the first time. We guarantee it, or you’ll get your money back.†
What's Included
- Backed by Kaplan’s Pass Guarantee†
- 4 weeks of live, interactive sessions delivering a dynamic review of all USMLE Step 1 topics
- 2 weeks of high-yield question-based review sessions that solidify content mastery using exam-like vignettes
- Multiple online session times make it easy to join from home and fit prep into a busy schedule
- Taught by Kaplan's dynamic, engaging faculty, who are all actively teaching in US medical schools
- 1 diagnostic and 2 full-length simulated exams to inform your progress toward test day
- 9 discipline assessment exams to test your knowledge across core subjects
- Nearly 1,200 instructive and easy-to-understand videos, organized into learning modules
- Each module includes reading assignments and pre- and post-quizzes (1,600+ additional questions!)
- Includes our USMLE Step 1 Qbank and Lecture Notes, A unique study calendar that adapts to your availability
- The robust Activity Library offers the ability to filter content by organ system, high-yield, and much more
- Overall performance tracking
- Includes Advising: three 1-on-1 sessions to review study progress and time management strategies
- Recorded class sessions are made available the following day
- Includes Kaplan’s AI Tutor: Instantly access definitions, examples, and analogies; receive resource recommendations; and follow step-by-step explanations to master high-yield content faster
A New, More Efficient Live Online Experience
See how our enhanced Step 1 Online course combines expert-led instruction with personalized planning, real-time insights, and smarter tools.
Take Your USMLE Prep to the Next Level
Advising Is Included in Your Course
Three 1-Hour Sessions Focused On Your Goals
Meet with a USMLE expert to get personalized advice and strategies to help you succeed throughout your USMLE journey.
Time-Saving Study Tactics
Review your performance and sharpen your prep plan with strategies that make studying as efficient as possible.
Personalized Assessment And Evaluation
Let our experts help you identify and address challenges you may be facing with the USMLE.
A Smarter Way to Prep
With a dynamic study calendar that adapts to your schedule and personalized insights that target your gaps, you’ll always know where to focus. Every study session becomes more efficient and more effective.
A Whole New Level of Interaction
Our Live Online courses are even more interactive than a traditional classroom. While class is in session, there’s a team of instructors on-call and ready to answer all your questions. Send messages in a public chat to the rest of the class or engage in discussion with peers. Feeling a bit shy? You can send a private message to our instructors on the side—so you never have to worry about raising your hand.
The Best of Our Best, Wherever You Are
With the USMLE Step 1 live online course from Kaplan, expert instructors focus on the content that matters most, so you can head into exam day with total confidence. Spend 4 weeks on high-yield topics students find most challenging, then 2 weeks mastering exam-like vignettes through question-based review. Best of all, Kaplan instructors have helped prepare U.S. medical students for their board exams for nearly 30 years, so you’ll be learning from long-standing experts.
Kaplan-Trained, AI-Powered Support
The learning doesn’t stop when class ends. Kaplan’s AI Tutor adapts to your style with personalized explanations for every quiz and question review. Get instant clarity with definitions, examples, and analogies, plus recommendations for high-yield resources to target your study time. Multilingual support and flashcard-ready content keep learning efficient, so you can master difficult topics faster.
Meet a Few More of Our Experts
Not only are they seasoned instructors—they’re practicing physicians, too.
Dr. Salvatore Turco
With 25 years of experience as a teacher at Kaplan, Dr. Turco has in-depth knowledge of the USMLE exam and knows how to make biochemistry and medical genetics easy to understand. He is consistently recognized for his research and teaching prowess.
Dr. Adi Pinkas
Dr. Pinkas has taught gross anatomy and neuroanatomy for 13 years. An award-winning teacher who finds nothing more satisfying than his students’ “aha” moments, he currently serves as an assistant professor at Albert Einstein School of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Columbia University.
Dr. Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri
Currently an associate professor at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Professor, Dr. Tipsuda has 15 years of teaching experience and 9 years with Kaplan. She specializes in pathology, histology, and embryology, and enjoys connecting with students from different backgrounds and cultures.
Unlock Your Potential with 1:1 Live Tutoring.
Work one-on-one with a USMLE expert who will craft a plan around your goals. Your tutor makes sure you’re always progressing, and they’ll keep you on track to passing Step 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resources are included in my USMLE Step 1 Live Online course?
Kaplan’s Live Online Step 1 course provides a comprehensive, interactive prep experience featuring 6 weeks of live instruction led by expert faculty. Beyond the virtual classroom, students receive three 1-on-1 advising sessions for personalized study strategies, in addition to access to Kaplan’s dynamic new platform, which features a 3,000+ question Qbank and two full-length simulated Step 1 tests. It also includes access to the USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes and a full video library with 230+ hours of supplemental lectures. A dedicated team of off-camera TAs to provide real-time chat support during live sessions, all backed by a passing score guarantee.†
What is included in the USMLE Step 1 Qbank?
Kaplan’s Step 1 Qbank is a comprehensive practice tool featuring over 3,000 exam-like questions delivered through an interface that replicates the actual Step 1 testing environment. Each question includes both in-depth and succinct explanations, integrated medical illustrations, and links to Kaplan’s Lecture Notes for deeper review. The course also provides two full-length, realistic practice tests and detailed progress reports to identify knowledge gaps. Additionally, students benefit from Kaplan’s AI Tutor that offers personalized, step-by-step explanations and resource recommendations, all accessible on the go via the Kaplan Medical mobile app.
Will I receive print and ebook versions of my USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes?
As part of your USMLE Step 1 Line Online course, you’ll receive digital access to our USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes, which offer a comprehensive review across Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry/Medical Genetics, Immunology/Microbiology, Anatomy, and Behavioral Science/Social Sciences.
How do I interact with faculty during my USMLE Step 1 Live Online course?
During Kaplan’s Live Online Step 1 course, students enjoy a highly interactive virtual classroom experience featuring real-time engagement with expert faculty. You can interact directly with instructors by asking questions through the live chat and participating in interactive polling designed to reinforce high-yield concepts. A dedicated team of off-camera content TAs is available throughout every session to provide immediate clarification and detailed feedback on the side. Beyond the group lectures, the course includes three 1-on-1 advising sessions, allowing for personalized assessment and direct professional guidance to help you navigate your specific study goals and residency application strategy.
When does my access to the USMLE Step 1 Live Online course resources start?
Access to Kaplan’s Live Online Step 1 course resources begins immediately upon purchase, providing instant entry to the FlexTrack video library, dynamic platform, and the Step 1 Qbank so you can start building a foundation before classes even begin. Your official 6 months of online access does not start counting down until the actual start date of your live class, effectively giving you bonus time to study if you enroll early. This structured timeline ensures you have the flexibility to prepare at your own pace while reserving your full access window for the intensive review and interactive sessions led by Kaplan’s expert medical faculty.
What is the difference between USMLE Step 1 advising and tutoring?
Three hours of 1-on-1 advising are included with your Kaplan Live Online Step 1 course. Advising is a strategic service that focuses on high-level goals, time management strategies, and personalized evaluations to guide your overall study journey. In contrast, USMLE Step 1 Tutoring is a more intensive, personalized experience (available in 10, 20, 30, and 40-hour packages) where an expert who passed Step 1 on their first try works with you 1-on-1 to identify specific knowledge gaps, strengthen concepts of difficult subjects, and craft a focused study plan.
If I already failed the USMLE Step 1 and don’t qualify for the course guarantee, what’s my option?
If you fail the USMLE Step 1 and don’t qualify for Kaplan’s Money-Back Guarantee, we recommend investing in private USMLE Tutoring to maximize your chances of passing on your second attempt. 1-on-1 tutoring provides the targeted content remediation and personalized accountability necessary to overcome past performance hurdles. If you have previously struggled on Step 1, a dedicated tutor who has already successfully passed the exam can perform a deep-dive assessment to identify specific knowledge gaps and testing weaknesses to set you up for success on test day.
The best guarantee is one you won’t need. But you get it anyway.