Board Rounds | Medical School Headquarters | Prep For Usmle And Comlex

Session 03 Board Rounds is back with BoardVitals and Dr. Andrea Paul to discuss when you should start preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 exams. This week, we're going to dive into when you should start preparing for these exams. The Step 1/Level 1 are going to be one of the most important pieces in your residency journey. And so we need to make sure you're preparing as best as possible and when you start doing that. [02:11] When to Start Thinking About Preparing for the Boards Sit down and start with setting a goal. Which specialty are you planning to apply to or would you like to be able to apply to? What's the minimum score would you feel is acceptable or competitive for those areas. Then look at your schedule to see what time you're available or what time do you want to dedicate for studying. And sticking to that is really important. Be present and work harder on those hours. Always have some flex days, especially towards the end. [04:49] Setting Dedicated Time You need to schedule dedic