USMLE Study Checklist
Week-by-week coverage map for Step 1 (and Step 2 CK)
A printable 12-week USMLE study plan covering every First Aid section, with recommended Anki/UWorld/Pathoma pacing. Used by M1/M2 students aiming for 250+.
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Who it's for
- ✓M1s starting USMLE prep alongside coursework
- ✓M2 students in Dedicated planning a 6–12 week final push
- ✓IMGs preparing for Step 1 without a US curriculum backbone
What's inside
- •Week-by-week organ system coverage aligned with First Aid 2026
- •Daily targets: new Anki cards, UWorld blocks, Pathoma chapters
- •Milestones: practice NBME scores and when to take each
- •Taper schedule for the final 10 days before exam day
How to use it
- Print the full 12-week view and pin it above your desk.
- Each Sunday, check off the past week's boxes and adjust the next week for anything you missed.
- Take the practice NBMEs on the dates indicated. Don't cram them closer together.
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