For almost 40 years, Kaplan Medical has been dedicated to helping medical students and doctors prepare for a series of exams known as the United States Medical Licensure Exams (USMLE). The USMLE exams are essential to gain a U.S medical residency position and ultimately become a licensed doctor in the U.S.
To assist in your preparation for this critical USMLE exam series and the U.S. residency process, Kaplan offers a wide variety of course options. You can either study the steps individually for a minimum of 3 months, or get the best value for your money with a Combo course if you plan to prepare with Kaplan for more than one step. The USMLE Preparation courses include DVD-based lectures, course books, simulated exams and practice questions.
In the Center Prep Unlimited - 9 months (Step 1+2) option, you will have unlimited access to the center for 9 months.
The course includes everything you need to be successful in your exam. You will have unlimited access to the Kaplan Center over 9 months and will be taught through a combination of filmed lectures, lectures notes (one Kaplan book per discipline tested on the exam) and USMLE practice questions. You will have the full support of the Medical Programs Manager throughout your study period and you will be eligible to access all USMLE events, including USMLE Information Seminars.
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Course Overview
This Kaplan USMLE course is brought to you by the Academic Team in the US. Our faculty is composed of US medical school faculty and practitioners who are acclaimed lecturers in their respective fields.
Kaplan Medical curricula focus on topics and concepts that are most important for exam success. We understand that you want to reach your educational and career goals quickly and efficiently, whilst attaining the highest score possible.
Center Prep unlimited course (Step 1+2)
4500 €
9 months access to the Center
Step 1 :
- Unlimited access to 178 hours of filmed Step 1 lectures
- Lecture Notes (one book for each of the following disciplines: Anatomy, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology)
- One Qbook, with 850 practice USMLE questions
- PLS - an online learning tool that will guide you in your studies by testing your knowledge, evaluating your abilities and referring you to specific topics within the notes and lectures when you need further review
- Over 100 quizzes
- Assessment Tests
- A Mid Term Exam and Final Exam—includes full performance reviews to identify weak areas
- An 8 hour Step 1 USMLE Simulated Exam—designed to assess your readiness for the exam. It is like the real USMLE exam in level of difficulty, question style and computer navigation features
Step 2 :
- Unlimited access to 152 hours of filmed Step 2 CK lectures
- One full set of Lecture Notes (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry and Public Health)
- One Kaplan Qbook, with 850 practice USMLE questions
- PLS for Step 2 CK
- A Mid Term Exam and Final Exam—includes full performance reviews to identify weak areas
- A 9 hour Step 2 CK USMLE Simulated Exam—designed to assess your readiness for the exam. It is like the real USMLE exam in level of difficulty, question style and computer navigation features
Course Structure
You can start the USMLE Center Prep unlimited 9 months course on any day. One you start, you can access the Kaplan Center at your convenience.
Your course will begin with a meeting with the Medical Programs Manager, a review of the course features and a strategic analysis of the USMLE exam.
Test Overview
USMLE Step 1:
Tests basic science principles, specifically in anatomy, behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. Interdisciplinary areas such as genetics, immunology, and nutrition are also tested. Step 1 emphasizes mechanisms of health, disease and modes of therapy.
USMLE Step 2 CK:
Tests the clinical sciences, specifically in internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, surgery, neurology, psychiatry and public health. Step 2 CK assesses application to patient care, health promotion and disease prevention.
Test Format
USMLE Step 1:
350 questions 8 hours of testing (including an hour of break time). Questions are divided into 7 blocks of 50 questions, which are completely random. Most question items assess basic medical science concepts in the form of clinical vignettes.
USMLE Step 2 CK:
Contains 370 questions and spans 9 hours of testing (including an hour of break time).
Test Scores
USMLE Step 1 minimum passing score: 185/75
USMLE Step 2 CK minimum passing score: 184/75
Register for the Test
International medical graduates must register for Steps 1 and 2 CK through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) on www.ecfmg.org. Registering and scheduling your exam date is a multi-step process:
Secure the application materials
The ECFMG will require official copies of various documents including your medical diploma and transcriptsComplete the application and submit with your application fee and a recent photo
During the application process you will be asked to choose a 3-month "eligibility period" during which you want to take the examReceive your Scheduling Permit
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Scheduling Permit. This permit will tell you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, instructions on scheduling your exam, as well as your Scheduling Number and your Candidate Identification Number.Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric center
Your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting the Prometric center to select your test date (must be within eligibility period).