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USMLE Step 1 and 2 Center Prep

USMLE Step 1 & 2 Structured Study, 6 months - £3,360
USMLE Step 1 & 2 Structured Study, 9 months - £3,970

Study for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK exams at Kaplan’s fully equipped London Center. Receive our most comprehensive study options, with full access to the center and its great USMLE resources.

Study using our USMLE multimedia study labs designed for the exclusive use of Kaplan Medical Students. Choose between 6 or 9 months access to our comprehensive USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK materials.

Download a USMLE Brochure Kaplan's USMLE Brochure to find out more about Kaplan's USMLE Courses, the US Residency process and the exam series.

Only Kaplan’s USMLE Center Prep students benefit from PLS!

Small Computer Image Kaplan’s PLS – Personalized Learning System revolutionizes your USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK study experience. This system allows you to study more efficiently – targeting your weak areas and guiding your study. Based on your diagnostic score you will be able to analyze your skills and direct your lessons, quizzes and tests – ultimately optimizing your effectiveness on test day.

Tailor your study to focus on the areas you need most help with. If you are struggling with the Basic Sciences vital for the USMLE Step 1 exam we will allow you to focus your study on this and take a break from your London Center access while you practice and take your exam – Kaplan Medical’s flexible study options allow you to fit study around your schedule.

The London Center is open 7 days a week – 10am-10pm Monday – Thursday and 10am-6pm Friday – Sunday.

Below is information about the USMLE exams and preparation options offered by Kaplan, please review the information below and contact us if you have any further questions.

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Course Overview

USMLE Step 1 & 2 Structured Study (6 months) - £3970
USMLE Step 1 & 2 Structured Study (9 months) - £3,360

Kaplan’s Tailored USMLE Structured Study has been developed by expert Kaplan Medical Faculty in the US. You will be provided with the most up-to-date USMLE Step 1 and 2CK information vital for test day success.

You will receive unlimited access to the London Center. USMLE Students at the center receive access to an exclusive USMLE Media Lab, providing a fully equipped area to study.

Center based students also receive support from our Medical Programs Manager who can advise on Residency, the USMLE series and help your journey to work in the US.

Course Structure

Every Doctors USMLE Structured Study course starts with a Diagnostic Test and a meeting with the Medical Programs Manager who will guide you through a study program and the center’s facilities.

Your Diagnostic Test is taken online and acts to guide your study plan. All students studying at the center receive PLS which tells you what to study, when and if you need further study or should move on to the next subject.

Your USMLE Step 1 and 2CK study will base around lectures that are available on DVD or our media server. The lectures are provided by expert Medical Faculty in the US, who will provide International Medical Graduates with a unique insight into the USMLE Step 1 and 2CK. You will receive a full set of lecture notes for each subject that will be used in conjunction with these lectures.

Course Materials

USMLE Step 1
  • 178 hours of filmed Step 1 lectures
  • Full set of Lecture Notes
  • Kaplan Qbook, with 850 practice USMLE questions
  • PLS - an online learning tool that will guide your studies by testing your knowledge, evaluating your abilities and referring you to specific topics
  • Over 100 quizzes
  • Assessment Tests, following each discipline – ensuring all information has been retained
  • A Mid Term Exam and Final Exam including full performance reviews, identifying your weak areas
  • 8 hour Step 1 USMLE Simulated Exam
USMLE Step 2 CK
  • 152 hours of filmed Step 2 CK lectures
  • Full set of Lecture Notes
  • Kaplan Qbook, with 850 USMLE practice questions
  • PLS
  • Over 100 quizzes
  • Assessment Tests
  • A Mid Term Exam and Final Exam
  • 9 hour Step 2 CK USMLE Simulated Exam, designed to assess your readiness for the exam.

Additional Services

Study Center: Kaplan’s comprehensive USMLE library includes course lectures, practice questions and reference textbooks for specific areas of the tests.

Computer lab: Access all online course material at Kaplan’s London Center

Medical Programs Manager: Kaplan London Center’s Medical Programs Manager is available from 10-6 on weekdays to guide your studies and answer any questions you may have

USMLE Seminars and Events: Our popular USMLE Information Seminars are offered once a month and provide all the introductory information and advice you need to apply for an outstanding medical residency program

Match Class: helps you to navigate through the residency process

Test Overview

USMLE Step 1

Step 1 emphasizes mechanisms of health, disease and modes of therapy and tests basic science principles:

  • Anatomy
  • Behavioral Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

Interdisciplinary areas such as genetics, immunology, and nutrition are also tested.

USMLE Step 2 CK

Step 2 CK assesses application to patient care, health promotion and disease prevention. The exam tests the clinical sciences:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • OB/GYN
  • Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

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 completely random questions.
  • Most question items assess basic medical science concepts in the form of clinical vignettes.
USMLE Step 2 CK
  • 370 questions
  • 9 hours of testing (including an hour of break time).
  • Two multiple-choice formats used on Step 2 CK: single best answer and single answer matching

Test Scores

USMLE Step 1

The minimum test score for the USMLE Step 1 is 185, this represents a student answering between 55-65% of questions correctly. Please note however, that this is considerably lower than the average USMLE Step 1 score for US Medical Graduates which is 220-240.

USMLE Step 2 CK

Minimum passing score: 184/75 - This corresponds to answering 60-70% of the items correctly, approximately 222 -259 questions.

Register for the Test

Steps 1 and 2 CK

International medical graduates must register for Steps 1 and 2 CK through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Registering and scheduling your exam date is a multi-step process:

  1. Secure the application materials
    The ECFMG require official copies of numerous documents including your transcripts and medical diploma
  2. Complete the application, provide a recent photo and submit with your application fee
    On your application form you will be asked to choose a 3-month "eligibility period" during which you want to take your exams. Your application will take 4-6 weeks for processing.
  3. Receive your Scheduling Permit
    You will receive a Scheduling Permit once your application has been processed. This permit will tell you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, your Scheduling Number, instructions on scheduling your exam, and your Candidate Identification Number.
  4. Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric centre
    You should schedule your exam with the Prometric center, your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting them.

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