Step 1
39 sub-skillsFrom the first preclinical block to a safe first-attempt pass.
- 1
Orientation & intake · 1-2 sessions
Intake interview, Exam facts and rules, Resource stack picker, Long-range roadmap
- 2
Preclinical foundation · M1 through M2
Spaced repetition system, Lecture-to-boards bridge, Early question practice, Active recall study session, School exam checkpoints
- 3
Dedicated planning · 2-6 weeks
Baseline assessment, Exam date and scheduling, Dedicated schedule builder, Self-assessment calendar, Content gap triage
- 4
Dedicated execution · 4-8 weeks
Daily block routine, Question review method, Miss log, Miss pattern analyst, Weak area sprint, Self-assessment debrief, Plateau breaker, Burnout guard
- 5
Final weeks & go/no-go · Last 1-3 weeks
Go/no-go decision, Final two weeks taper, Stamina and interface rehearsal, Test anxiety and sleep
- 6
Test day · 1-3 days
Test day logistics, Pacing and break plan, In-exam reset
- 7
After the exam · 2-8 weeks
Waiting period, If you don't pass, Handoff to clerkships
Runs underneath every phase
Memory keeper, Daily check-in, Weekly review, Resume after a break, Print docs (PDF), Dashboard builder, Account sync
- Built for the new Step 1 format (from May 14, 2026): 14 blocks of 30 minutes
- Pass/fail strategy: a safe first pass, habits that carry into Step 2 CK
- Go/no-go call from your own practice-test data
Step 1 System: $29 on its own, or $39 with Step 2 CK in the Step 1 + Step 2 Bundle
See the Step 1 dashboard