I failed STEP1 Twice: Transforming Failure to Success

Future Dr. Moss, a 4th year medical student with invisible disabilities, shares her personal experience with failing the USMLE Step 1, the lessons learned from that failure, passing the exam, and matching into residency.  The episode includes advice on managing study schedules, and how to utilize resources like UWorld and First Aid effectively. She discusses practical strategies for studying and mastering the exam format, including practicing with multiple questions in a row, focusing on critical question-answer techniques. Additionally, she touches on the social determinants of learning and their impact on studying for Step 1, providing motivation and guidance for other medical students facing similar hurdles. Moss emphasizes the significance of not letting exam failures define one's medical career, highlighting her successful match into residency despite the setbacks. She provides insights on study strategies, the importance of self-care, and coping with academic and emotional challenges. This episode is filled with strategies, encouragement, and a guide on facing and overcoming setbacks in medical education. Based on the Blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/how-to-not-fail-step Website https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Follow me on Social Media @medpsycmoss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 ***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. ***  0:00 Intro 01:34 Overcoming USMLE Step 1 Challenges: A Personal Journey 04:19 Top 5 Study Lessons 19:51 The Importance of Practice Questions and Test Strategies 37:39 Testing Taking Strategies 41:23 Questions & More Questions 44:46 Addressing the Social Determinants of Learning 49:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes #medicalschool #usmlestep1 #studystrategies