USMLE STEP 1 ONLINE COURSE
Pass the First Time with Experts on Your Side
Your success on the USMLE® Step 1 exam is just one Live Online prep course away. Access top teachers 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 high-yield USMLE Step 1 review focused on the topics that students find most difficult
- 2 weeks of question-based review to solidify content mastery using exam-like vignettes
- Taught by Kaplan's top faculty with an average of 27 years of experience preparing U.S. medical students for the boards
- 1 diagnostic, 9 discipline, and 2 full-length simulated exams to inform your progress toward test day
- Includes our USMLE Step 1 Qbank, Lecture Notes, and comprehensive On Demand video library to supplement your learning
- Content TAs in class to assist with questions and facilitate class interactions with instructors
- Includes Advising: three 1-on-1 sessions focused on your goals, residency application support, personalized assessment, and evaluation
- Recorded class sessions 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
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.
Residency Application Support
Learn about the residency application process from an expert so you’ll know what to expect when it’s time to apply.
Personalized Assessment And Evaluation
Let our experts help you identify and address challenges you may be facing with the USMLE.
Practice Like It’s Exam Day
With exam-like practice, you’ll be in good shape on test day. Get a feel for the USMLE exam with realistic, full-length USMLE practice exams and practice questions that mimic what you’ll see on the test—and get a major confidence boost so nothing will stump you when you sit for the USMLE exam.
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 teachers 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 teachers 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 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 teachers have helped prepare U.S. medical students for their board exams for nearly 30 years, so you’ll be learning from long-standing experts.
Get More Out Of Step 1 Live Online With Lecture Notes
Our books are legendary for a reason—and they’re included with your USMLE Step 1 prep. Study with thousands of pages of high-yield content, written by experienced US medical faculty. Whether you need a deep dive or just a quick refresher, Lecture Notes provides you with the most up-to-date information—so you can reach your passing score even faster.
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 teachers—they’re world-renowned medical educators and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What additional resources are included with my live online USMLE Step 1 lectures?
You'll receive access to our USMLE Step 1 Qbank, Lecture Notes, and On Demand video lectures. Qbank contains 2,600 exam-like questions with robust explanations hyperlinked to your comprehensive lecture note ebooks, as well as a diagnostic exam, 9 discipline assessments, and a full-length simulated exam to track your progress, develop testing stamina, and measure your readiness for test day. The On Demand video library contains over 1,100 videos (230 hours) and 250 video module quizzes (containing over 2,500 quiz questions). Get access before your classes begin to strengthen your foundation. Receive an additional 6 months of online access after the start date of your class.
What is included in the USMLE Step 1 Qbank?
Over 3,300 exam-like questions included in the pool of questions and included assessments, written by faculty and reviewed by high scorers. Our full explanations outline right and wrong answers with step-by-step strategies to help you think like a physician and master difficult concepts. Track your performance by topic over time. You can even turn downtime into a great score with iPhone® or Android™ access.
Will I receive print and ebook versions of my Lecture Notes?
You’ll get 7 volumes in ebook packed with easy-to-understand color images and tables. These are updated annually by expert faculty, packed with clinical correlations and bridges between disciplines, highly illustrated (1,200 images and 450 tables), organized in an outline format with high-yield summary boxes, and trusted by thousands of students each year. Volumes include Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Immunology and Microbiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Science, and Social Sciences.
How do I interact with faculty during my Live Online course?
Interact with faculty via live chat and answer questions via live online polling. In addition, a content TA is present to assist faculty with the flow of class, addressing questions and providing clarification when needed.
When does my access to the resources start?
As soon as you purchase you'll have access to your on demand resources immediately. Your 6 month access time to your resources won't start until after your first Live Class. So the earlier you lock-in your class the more time you'll have with your resources.
What is the difference between advising and tutoring?
3 hours of advising is included with your Live Online Course purchase and provides advising for USMLE strategies, and your residency application. USMLE tutoring is an additional cost and will ensure you get more targeted content remediation on your specific areas of weakness. You're able to customize the number of tutoring hours you add-on based on the amount of time you have.
If I already failed the USMLE and don’t qualify for the guarantee, what’s my best option?
We recommend adding Private Tutoring + Live Online if you’ve failed previously to ensure you’re getting the right level of attention for your specific areas of weakness.
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