Factors Predictive of Performance on USMLE Step 1: Do Commercial Study Aids Improve Scores?

Stephanie ParryJoseph PachunkaGary L Beck Dallaghan

Published in: Medical science educator (2019)

Cumulative pre-clinical grades had the strongest association with performance on the USMLE Step 1. Completing UWorld Qbank at least once was positively related with Step 1 scores. However, the use of other study aids, completing multiple practice exams, and delaying exam dates were not statistically significant. This study indicates performance in the pre-clinical curriculum and increased usage of UWorld are strongly associated with USMLE Step 1 performance.

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