Week 1

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Neurology
Cardiology
Cardiology Ch.4+5+6
Biochemistry Ch.7-8 Vasodilation and Gastroenterology Microbiology
Ch.1+2 Embryology and Descending Tracts,
Ch.3 Connective Tissue Dz Vasoconstriction, Pressure Ch.1 Embryology Ch.2 Bacterial Genetics
Anatomy Brainstem Anatomy
Reproduction Flow Physiology
Cerebral Cortex
Ch.1 Fetal Development
Neurology
Cardiology
Ch.7+8+9 Hematology/Oncology Cardiology MSK Microbiology
Ch.3+4 Vascular System and
Radiculopathy, Ch.2 Blood Cells Ch.9 Cardiac Cycle Ch.1 Skeletal Muscle Ch.3 Bacterial Toxins
Cardiac Parameters
Spinal Cord Syndromes,
AM
Nephrology
Biochemistry Biochemistry
Ch.1+2 Anatomy & Embryology, Bites Review Dermatology Bites Review
Ch.1 Cell Biology Ch.5 Carbohydrates
Fluid & Filtration Ch. 1+ 2
Reproduction
General Principles and
Neurology Ch.2 Pregnancy
Nephrology Infectious Diseases
Ch.1+2+3 Genetics
Ch.3+4 Nephron Transporters, Bites Review of the Skin Bites Review
Embryology, Cellular Function Ch.2 DNA Replication
RAAS
and Ascending Tracts

Immunology
Biostatistics Endocrinology Microbiology
Ch.1+2 Lymphoid Tissue, Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.1 Study Designs Ch.1 Fundamentals Ch.1 Fundamentals
Innate Immunity

Genetics Hematology/Oncology Reproduction

Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

OFF
Ch.1 DNA Structure Ch.1 Embryology Ch.3 Pathology of Pregnancy
PM
Cardiology
Pulmonology Pulmonology
Ch.5+6 Vascular System and Bites Review
Ch.1 Introduction Biochemistry Biochemistry Ch.3 Blood Physiology
Cardiac Parameters
Ch.2 Lysosomal Storage Dz Ch.4 Energy Production
Pulmonology Immunology
Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.2 Air Ch.3 Inflammatory Response

Week 2
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Microbiology Microbiology Genetics Pulmonology Biostatistics
Bites Review Ch.4 Lung Pathology Fundamentals
Ch.4 Staphylococcus Endocrinology Ch.6 Enterococcus and Bacillus Ch.4 Mitosis and Meiosis Ch.4 Diagnostic Tests
Microbiology Ch.2 Hypothalamus Nephrology Microbiology Cardiology Genetics
Ch.5 Streptococcus Ch.5 Electrolytes Ch.7 Clostridium Ch.10 RAAS Ch.5 Lab Techniques

Biochemistry Neurology
AM Endocrinology Ch.8 Glycogen
Biochemistry Ch.12+13
Ch.3 Anterior and Posterior
Ch.7 Oxidative Stress Neuromuscular Junction
Pituitary
Pharmacology MSK Ch.2 Cranial Nerves I-VI Hematology/Oncology
Ch.1 Pharmacodynamics Non-Rheumatologic Disease Ch.4 Normocytic Anemias

Immunology
Biostatistics Genetics 20 Questions
Ch.4+5 Cytokines,
Ch.2 Bias/Errors Ch.3 DNA Mutations from Qbank
T-cells

Biostatistics
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
Reproduction Ch.3 Risk Quantification Biochemistry
Ch.4 Female Pathology Ch.9 Lipid Metabolism
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

OFF
Biochemistry Psychiatry Public Health Sciences Psychiatry Hematology/Oncology
Bites Review
PM Ch.6 One Carbon Metabolism Ch.1 Psychology Ch.1 Ethics Ch.2 Developmental Disorders Ch.3 Microcytic Anemias

Neurology Cardiology
Ch.11+12
Ch.10+11 Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Public Health Sciences
Bites Review Exercise and
Demyelinating Disease Ch.2 Visceral Anatomy Ch.3 Non-visceral Anatomy Ch.2 Communication Cardiac Conductive
Conduction Physiology Physiology
 Week 3
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Psychiatry
Cardiology Ch.3+4+5 Microbiology Microbiology
Immunology
Bites Review Ch.14+15 Atrial Memory, Dissociation, Orientation Ch.10 Lactose Fermenting Ch.12 Gram Negative Curved
Ch.8 Complement
and Ventricular Arrhythmias Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Disorders Gram Negative Bacilli Bacilli
Microbiology
Personality Disorders
Ch.8 Mycobacteria
Biostatistics
Cardiology Microbiology
Ch.5 Statistical Bites Review Bites Review
AM Ch.13 Antiarrhythmics Musculoskeletal Ch.13 Gram Negative Diplococci
Distributions
Ch. 6
Immunology Neurology Vasculitides Genetics
MSK Ch.4 Ch.16-17
Ch.6+7 B-cells, Ch.6 Basics of Clinical
Seronegative Spondyloarthritis Auditory Sensation
Antibodies Genetics
Nephrology V ti Endocrinology
Ch.6 Acid-Base Physiology Neurology Ch.4 Thyroid
Neurology Nephrology
Ch.14+15
Bites Review Ch.18-19 Pediatric and Adult Ch.9 Nephritic
Cranial Nerves VII-XII
Brain Tumors Syndromes
Vision
Pharmacology Nephrology
Gastroenterology 20 Questions Ch.3 Autonomic System 20 Questions
Ch.4 Physiology from Qbank Ch.7+8 Pathology Diagnostics from Qbank
Microbiology
Nephrotic Syndromes
Ch.11 Non-Lactose Fermenting
Pharmacology Hematology/Oncology Gram Negative Bacilli 20 Questions
Bites Review
Ch.2 Pharmacokinetics Ch.6 Platelets from Qbank
PM

MSK
Hematology/Oncology
Ch.5 Macrocytic
Anemias
Pulmonology
Ch.5 Obstructive Lung
Disease
Musculoskeletal
Ch.5 Primary Bone Tumors
Bites Review
Musculoskeletal
Ch. 7 Spine
OFF
Ch.3 Rheumatologic
Disease Dermatology Microbiology
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.3 Inflammatory Disease Ch.9 Non-Spore Forming
Gram Positive Bacilli

Week 4
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Microbiology
Cardiology Microbiology 20 Questions Cardiology Cardiology
Ch.14 Gram Negative
Ch.17 Heart Failure Ch.16 Atypical Bacteria from Qbank Ch.19 Aortic Disease Ch.20 Valvular Disease
Coccobacilli Microbiology
Ch. 22 Nematodes
Public Health Sciences 20 Questions Microbiology
Bites Review Microbiology Bites Review
Ch.3 Delivering Care from Qbank Ch. 20 GI Protozoa
AM Ch.18 Opportunistic
Cardiology 20 Questions Mycosis 20 Questions 20 Questions Musculoskeletal
Ch.16 Conduction Block from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch. 10 Wrist and Hand

Pulmonology Musculoskeletal
Bites Review Bites Review Biochemistry Ch. 11 Porphyrias Bites Review
Ch.6 Restrictive Lung Disease Biochemistry Ch. 10 Ch. 9 Shoulder and Elbow
Protein Metabolism
20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank Microbiology from Qbank
20 Questions Ch. 21 Systemic Protoza 20 Questions
Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank

OFF
Neurology Gastroenterology
Microbiology Cardiology Immunology
PM Ch.20+21 Ischemic CVAs Ch.5 Esophageal and Gastric
Ch.15 Spirochetes Ch.18 Cardiomyopathy Ch.9 Vaccinations
Aneurysms and ICH Pathology
Hematology/Oncology
Ch.7 Coagulation Cardiology
and Fibrinolysis Neurology
Musculoskeletal Microbiology Microbiology Ch.21+22 Acyanotic
Ch.22 Cerebellum
Ch. 8 Brachial Plexus Ch.17 Dimorphic Mycosis Ch.19 Tinea and Cyanotic Congenital
and Ventricles
Heart Defects
 Week 5
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Psychiatry
Genetics Cardiology Musculoskeletal 20 Questions
Ch.6 Psychosis and Mood Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.7 High Yield Disorders Ch.24 Myocardial Infarction Ch. 11 Lower Extremity Nerves from Qbank
Disorders

Dermatology
Microbiology
Endocrinology Ch. 4+5
Bites Review Ch. 26 + 27 Approach/ Bites Review
Ch.5 Parathyroids Malignant Skin Disorders
Basics of Virology
AM Additional Disorders

Immunology
Cardiology Microbiology Ch. 28 Microbiology Ch. 29 20 Questions Musculoskeletal
Ch.10 Immunodeficiency
Ch.23 Stable Angina Positive-sense RNA Viruses Negative-sense RNA Viruses from Qbank Ch. 12 Hip & Knee
Syndromes
Biochemistry Ch. 12 Vitamins
Immunology
Endocrinology
Bites Review Hematology/Oncology Ch.11 Hypersensitivity
Ch. 6 Adrenal Glands
Ch.8 Oncology Syndromes
and Therapeutics
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions Public Health Sciences 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank Ch.4 Safety from Qbank from Qbank

PM Microbiology
Ch. 23 Cestodes
Nephrology
Ch.10 Nephrolithiasis
Nephrology
Ch.11 Urinary Incontinence
Cardiology
Ch.25 Peripheral Artery
Disease
20 Questions
from Qbank Hematology/Oncology
OFF
Ch.9 Leukemias
Microbiology Biostatistics and Lymphomas
Gastroenterology Public Health Sciences Cardiology
Ch. 24+25 Trematodes and Ch.6 Statistical
Ch.6 Hepatic Pathology Ch.5 Practice Questions Ch.26 Hypertension
Ectoparasites Testing

Week 6
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Pulmonology
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.7 Lung Cancer
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
Cardiology Microbiology Ch. 35
AM
Ch.27+ 28 Biostatistics Opportunistic Infections
Pericardial Disease and Endocrinology Microbiology Ch. 32 Ch.6 Statistical Testing Microbiology Ch. 34
Shock Ch. 7 Pancreas Cardiorespiratory Infections Infectious Dermatologic Disease
Musculoskeletal
Bites Review
Ch. 13 Foot & Ankle

Microbiology Ch. 30
Musculoskeletal Immunology
Neurology
Ch.25+26
NBME
Double Stranded RNA
Ch. 14 Childhood MSK Ch.12 Transfusion Reactions Neurotransmitter Activity in
Viruses
Microbiology Ch. 33 Psychiatric Disease and Dementia
Infectious Neuropathology
Neurology

OFF
Bites Review Ch.23+24 Diencephalon Bites Review
PM and Basal Ganglia
Microbiology Ch. 30+ 31
Double Stranded RNA Viruses Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
DNA Viruses Nephrology
Gastroenterology Ch.12 Kidney Injury
Reproduction Musculoskeletal
Bites Review Ch.7 Pancreatic and Biliary
Ch.5 Male Pathology Ch. 15 Pharmacology
Pathology
 Week 7
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pulmonology Neurology Neurology
Immunology Nephrology
Ch.8 Lung Pathology Ch.27-28 Headache Ch.29 Traumatic Brain
Ch.13 Transplant Rejection Ch.15 Pharmacology
Special Topics and Seizures Injuries

Microbiology Ch. 36 20 Questions

AM Antibiotics Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank
Hematology/Oncology
Microbiology Ch. 39
Ch.10 Plasma Cell
Antivirals
Nephrology Dyscrasias Psychiatry 20 Questions
Ch.14 Cystic Kidney Disease Ch.9 Pharmacology from Qbank

Psychiatry
Psychiatry 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Ch.7 Sleep & Psychosomatic
Ch.8 Substance Misuse from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank NBME
Conditions
Nephrology
Microbiology Ch. 37 20 Questions 20 Questions Gastroenterology
Ch.13 Inflammatory Conditions

OFF
Antifungals from Qbank from Qbank Ch.10 Pharmacology
and Malignancy
PM
Gastroenterology Microbiology Ch. 38 Gastroenterology 20 Questions
Bites Review
Ch.8 Intestinal Pathology Antiparasitics Ch.9 Colorectal Pathology from Qbank

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Reproduction

from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.6 Pharmacology

Week 8
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
AM
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions NBME
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions

OFF
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
PM
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank

Week 9
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
AM
20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank
Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank Step 1
Full Review Day Rest
Bites Review
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
Bites Review Exam
20 Questions 20 Questions
Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank
PM
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank

LEGEND
Biochemistry Nephrology
Biochemistry Nephrology
Biostatistics Neurology
Cardiology Pharmacology
Dermatology Psychiatry
Endocrinology Public Health Sciences
Gastroenterology Pulmonology
Genetics Reproduction
Hematology/Oncology Microbiology
Immunology Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology
Med School Bootcamp Step 1 Study Schedule

Bootcamp’s Step 1 Study Schedule

Introduction
Step 1 is one of the most significant obstacles you will face in your journey to becoming a
doctor. The sheer volume of material leaves many students anxious and, in some cases,
underprepared for the exam.

Some students have started to study lightly for Step 1 in an effort to place more emphasis
on Step 2. However, taking Step 1 seriously will help you build a strong foundation and
set you up for greater success on Step 2.

My name is Dr. Roviso, and I’m here to help you prepare for and absolutely crush Step
1. I understand the challenges that come with preparing for the USMLE Step 1 after going
through it myself. I’ve put together this study schedule along with some of my best tips
and tricks for preparing for the exam. Together, we will focus on simplifying the complex,
drowning out the noise, mastering the highest-yield concepts, and building up your
confidence every day. Remember, success will come from working hard and working
efficiently, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s do this!

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Organization of the Study Schedule and

Resources
This schedule consists of nine weeks of dedicated studying with Med School Bootcamp.
Each of the first eight weeks is divided into six full days and one half day of study. Week 9 is
exam week so your schedule will be a bit different, but we’ll get to that later in this guide.

Each day is divided into a morning and afternoon, both of which contain four study slots
of approximately 70 minutes each. The study slots include video lessons, flashcard-style
recall quizzes (called “Bites”), and board-style practice questions.

The Bites questions follow each video and are labeled as a post-video quiz. These questions
should be completed during the dedicated video block. After completing each question,
you may tag it as Learning, Reviewing, or Mastered, which allows you to return later and
review questions you haven’t mastered yet.

"Bites Review" study slot times should be used to review previously tagged Bites questions.
I recommend using the "Create Test" feature to select "Bites" and filter your test to specific
topics or tagged items. Begin with targeting the “Learning” tags and eventually move on to
the “Reviewing” tags.

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You can also access your tagged questions by scrolling to the “Tagged Questions” link on
the left sidebar of your main study page:

When all of the Bites questions are tagged as Mastered, I recommend continuing to
consistently create and complete Bites tests during dedicated Bites Review slots on the
study schedule to reinforce learning and maintain mastery.

I also recommend taking a look at my “How it Works” video for a more in-depth tour of the
Med School Bootcamp platform.

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Other Resources at Med School Bootcamp

Remember that you are not alone in this process!! The entire Med School Bootcamp
team is in your corner. We have designed this curriculum from the ground up to prepare
you for Step 1. If you have any questions about the content or question banks, we have TA
support available via online chat.

The blue “chat” icon is always easily accessible at the bottom right corner of your
homepage, or you can click the “Contact” option in the left sidebar:

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If you would like to discuss any topics such as the schedule, curriculum planning, or how to
manage your stress, feel free to contact us. We are here to support you in any way we can,
so reach out anytime!

Join a Step 1 Study Community

https://www.reddit.com/r/step1/

This study group is an extremely valuable resource while you study for Step 1. I
recommend joining for two reasons:

First, if you ever have a question on a concept, practice problem, or something about Step
1, it’s very likely that someone there will help you out.

Second, you can help out other people with their questions. People tend to remember
10% of what they read but 90% of what they teach. Even if you don’t know the answer
to someone’s question, look it up and explain it to them. You’ll learn something new, it’ll
stick with you for a long time, and you will have helped someone else.

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Self Care
Although nine weeks of ongoing studying can seem exhausting, the time will fly by before
you know it!

Your stamina should improve as you reach the later weeks; however, it is possible that you
become fatigued. To avoid burning out, I recommend that you stay mindful and maintain
your personal wellness.

During stressful and demanding times, it’s easy to sacrifice your mental and physical health
for the exam. I would caution against this. The importance of making time to focus on
yourself cannot be understated.

For some, this might mean a gym session or run before their first study block. For others, it
can mean spending quality time with those closest to them. I recommend creating a list of
five things you would like to do each week and making space for them in your schedule.

Weeks 1-2
During the first two study weeks, we will primarily target content learning. Each unit
gradually adds layers of difficulty to previously discussed material. Rather than learning the
material from each study unit (e.g., hematology, cardiology, pulmonology) one at a time,
material from the study units is interwoven throughout each study day. I believe this
method is more effective, as the real exam incorporates all units randomly throughout
each block of questions.

This period also involves a greater focus on active recall. I recommend completing the
Bites questions for each chapter after watching the videos and tagging unfamiliar material
for review during your Bites review blocks.

You can also supplement this time with an Anki deck. I would encourage you to focus the
Anki cards on material learned previously in the unit videos for more effective active recall.

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Weeks 3-5
Weeks 3-5 are a transition period during which you will continue to solidify previously
learned concepts and work on mastering new content.

During this period, board-style questions are integrated into the study blocks. Reviewing
40 explanations in 70 minutes is not an easy task: it requires each explanation to be
reviewed in less than two minutes. I recommend being 100% engaged during the board
question review blocks so you don’t greatly exceed the time needed to complete them.

Some students will spend an entire day reviewing 40 questions; while that may work for
some, your goal should be to maximize effectiveness and efficiency simultaneously
(this is typical in medicine!). You can experiment to determine what works best for you.

Weeks 6-8
Many runners will tell you that the second to last lap is often the most difficult. This can
certainly be the case in your Step 1 study period as well.

During weeks 6-8, stress levels begin to reach new heights and doubt can try to sneak its
way into your mind. This period is probably one of the most challenging, so mentally
prepare yourself for these weeks in advance.

Board-style questions will take up the majority of your study time, with a bit of time
set aside for Bites/Anki review. We also start to integrate NBME exams on day 6 of each
week. These are important to building your test-taking stamina and can help you gauge
where you currently stand.

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Week 9
This is it! Everything you prepared for is yours for the taking. Easier said than done – I know,
I’ve been there.

The most important thing you can do this week is keep everything in perspective. It can
be easy to discount all the effort you put in to get to this point – don’t do this! You’ve put in
the work and can be confident in your preparation. Give this last week all you have left
in the tank.

I recommend that you spend day five of this week reviewing your tagged recall
questions, Anki decks, and board-style questions rather than watching video lessons.
You want all those quick recall facts to be at your fingertips for test day.

At the end of day five, I recommend that you go into a full 24-hour rest day. This includes
not opening up your computer even to “just look something up real quick.” Trust your
preparation, disconnect from studying, and give your brain a chance to refresh and relax
for the following day. Try to get a full night of sleep the night before the test. It might also
be a good idea to prepare food for your breakfast/locker during the exam. And remember,
by no means is your future as a physician defined by any single written exam.

I am cheering for you! Let us know how Step 1 goes on our After Step 1 page. Trust the
process, you’ve got this!

- Dr. Anthony Roviso & the Med School Bootcamp team

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