You will notice that I used boards resources alongside class lectures. This is because I slowly integrated Step 1 studying early on, especially 2nd semester of year 1.
For your reference, I generally performed above the class average on most exams and scored 245-250 on Step 1. Albeit I did have to put in more hours to do so, lol.
Subjects are listed by the order I had them. Resources for each subject are listed alphabetically.
1st Year
Biochemistry, Genetics
- Class lectures
- First Aid
Pharmacology
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- Sketchy Pharm (autonomics only)
- I watched the rest of the videos during my organ system blocks!
Physiology
- Physiology by Costanzo
- Dr. Costanzo is actually one of my faculty members! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. She explains concepts in a way no one else can.
- It’s a long textbook, so for sake of time and efficiency, only use this as a supplement to your studies and to clear up confusing concepts!
Microbiology
- First Aid
- Sketchy Micro
- Anking Step 1 Deck (which contains the Lolnotacop deck, which is a Sketchy Micro deck)
- I actually did not use any Anki decks during Micro, but I highly recommend using this one! It’s one of the things I would have done differently.
Immunology
- Boards & Beyond
- Class lectures
Pathology
- Class lectures
- Pathoma
Histology
- Digital Histology (created by one of my pathology professors!)
Gross Anatomy
- Class lectures
- the Body Online
- Beware, these are raw, unedited photos of real cadavers!
- Color Atlas (download below) also actual photos of cadavers, but higher quality and color coded.
Hematology-Oncology
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- Pathoma
- Zanki (I recommend Anking Step 1 Deck over Zanki)
Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology, Dermatology
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- Pathoma
- Zanki (I recommend Anking Step 1 Deck over Zanki)
Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Reproduction
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- Pathoma
- Zanki Deck (I recommend Anking Step 1 Deck over Zanki)
Note: The Anking Step 1 Deck is not only for Step 1. It goes well with your class material once you start organ systems.
Anking Step 1 Deck includes:
- Lolnotacop’s deck, which is a deck for Sketchy Micro
- Zanki deck, which includes cards from:
- Boards & Beyond
- Costanzo/BRS
- First Aid
- Pathoma
- Sketchy
- UWorld
2nd Year
Cardiology, Pulmonology, Renal
- Anking Step 1 Deck
- BRS Physiology
- Highly recommend! Also by Dr. Costanzo.
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- Pathoma
Neurology
- Anking Step 1 Deck
- BRS Physiology
- Class lectures
- First Aid
- NEUROLOGY FIRST AID SECTION IS GOLD!
- Pathoma
Psychiatry
- Anking Step 1 Deck
- First Aid
Step 1
- Anking Step 1 Deck, which includes:
- Lolnotacop’s deck, which is a deck for Sketchy Micro
- Zanki deck, which is based off Boards & Beyond, First Aid, Pathoma, UW, Sketchy, Costanzo/BRS
- 100 Concepts of Gross Anatomy Anki deck
- There is also a PDF of this which is great! Download link below!
- Boards and Beyond for Immunology
- BRS Phsiology x 1.5
- BRS Behavioral Sciences
- First Aid x 3
- UWorld x 2
- Pathoma x 1.5
- Sketchy Micro x 2
- Sketchy Pharm x 1
Note: The multiplier represents number of times I went through that resource.
Related posts:
1) Pros & Cons of Each Boards Resource
2) How to Study for Medical School Exams
3) Study Strategies & Tips
Happy studying!
With lobe,
Kelly
