USMLE Step 1 Review

PASS Program's Concept-Based Strategy Builds Competence and Confidence!

A Different Kind of USLME Step 1 Review Program

PASS Program offers one-on-one training for USMLE step 1

The Pass Program developed by Dr. Francis Ihejirika employs a unique and intensive approach to preparing for the USLME Step 1 Exam. Over the past 12 years our program has helped students achieve a better than 93% success rate. You will not find a program like PASS anywhere else!

The PASS program is designed to build confidence by providing students with the concepts, information, and skills needed for success, both on the USMLE Step 1 Exam and in practice.

Overview of the USMLE Step 1 Exam

The USMLE Step 1 Exam is the first of three USMLE examination steps required of medical students seeking licensure in the United States and its territories.

Here are some brief sections from the USMLE website that offer insight into why the PASS Program's unique approach to USMLE Step 1 preparation is so effective.

Step 1 of the USMLE exam is composed of multiple choice questions designed to assesses whether the examinee "... understands and can apply important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine, with special emphasis on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes of therapy. ( http://usmle.org/step-1/#content-outlines ).

"Some questions test the examinee's fund of information per se, but the majority of questions require the examinee to interpret graphic and tabular material, to identify gross and microscopic pathologic and normal specimens, and to solve problems through application of basic science principles." ( http://usmle.org/step-1/#content-description)

Why the PASS Program's Approach to Step 1 of the USMLE Exam is So Successful

A Concept- Based Clinically Integrated Curriculum

Unlike other test preparation programs that rely first and foremost on information review, drills, and test taking strategies, we believe students must master basic science concepts to succeed with clinical application, on the USMLE and in practice. We show students how to take basic medical science and apply it to various applications, no matter how complex. The concepts and content do not change, the application complexity does. Our approach focuses on helping you master the concepts as well as content to improve your scores.

The PASS Program's revolutionary concept-based, clinically integrated curriculum will not only increase your board scores and help you land that residency you seek, but it will reinvigorate your love of medicine! Whether you are a student looking to maximize your scores, or are struggling to stay in medical school, the PASS Program can help.

We offer 4 and 8 week programs depending on the level of preparation individual students feel they need.

Intensive Personal Attention and One-On-One Tutoring

The PASS USMLE Step 1 Review Program combines interactive live lectures, small class sizes, and a small expert team of M.D. faculty to provide a learning environment where every student's individual needs can be addressed. You never feel like a number at PASS and no student is ever left behind.

Students and faculty get to know each other, and students are encouraged to ask questions and interact during lectures. You won't find this level of attention and personal interaction in large class programs.

We also provide an intense level of one-on-one tutoring support that is unparalleled in other preparation programs. Tutoring sessions are provided by M.D.s that have completed the program. In our 4 week program students receive 2 individual tutoring sessions per week and in our 8 week program students receive 4 individual tutoring sessions during the first half of the program and 5 sessions during the second half. These sessions are based on the needs of individual students and may include:

• Answering questions from lectures
• Reviewing NBME self assessment exams
• Questions banks
• Working on study and test taking skills
• Drills

Immersive Learning Environment

The PASS Center is an immersive learning environment with state of the art facilities and equipment, convenient housing options, and outstanding technical supports and resources.

We understand that in preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam your time is precious and we have developed a program and learning environment that maximizes your investment in test preparation.