Step 1000: USMLE Step 1 Survival Guide

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the endless resources for Step 1? Struggling to translate your hours of study into actual results on practice questions or exams? I get it, and I've been there.

Step1000 is the result of my personal journey from failing to passing Step 1. After taking multiple versions of the exam, running through thousands of UWorld questions, countless AMBOSS questions, and most other third-party resources, I realized a harsh truth: the resources out there are often misleading or just don’t reflect the actual content priorities of the USMLE.

This guide is your solution to that problem. It’s designed to cut through the noise, providing you with a study strategy that reflects the real distribution of content on the exam, especially focusing on underrepresented areas like biostatistics and communications, which can make up 15-20% of your exam.

Whether you're struggling with practice questions or feeling like you’re studying for a test you won’t actually take, Step1000 will guide you through the high-yield topics, optimize your study schedule, and help you focus on what's really important.

This is a living resource, and I’m constantly developing and improving it based on my experiences, user feedback, and the evolving nature of the USMLE. Expect continuous updates with deeper insights, expanded content, and more strategic advice as you get closer to your exam day.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Detailed study strategies based on the USMLE content distribution
• Breakdown of topics that actually matter on the exam
• Practical advice for making the most of UWorld, NBME exams, and other third-party resources
• Real-world examples from someone who’s been through it all
• Tips for mastering high-yield topics like biostats and communication
• And much more!

--Steven Christian (@stuckonaneyelnd)