USMLE Step 1 Center Prep
USMLE Step 1 Center Preparation, 6 months - £3,590
USMLE Step 1 Center Preparation, 3 months - £2,100
Study for the USMLE Step 1 at Kaplan’s fully equipped London Center. Receive our most comprehensive study option for the USMLE Step 1, allowing you full access to the center and its great resources.
Study using our multimedia study labs designed for the exclusive use of Kaplan Medical Students. Choose between studying for 3 or 6 months with our comprehensive USMLE Step 1 materials.
a USMLE Brochure and find out more about Kaplan's USMLE preparation options and the USMLE exam series.
Only Kaplan’s USMLE Center Prep students benefit from PLS!
Kaplan’s PLS – Personalized Learning System revolutionizes your Step 1 USMLE 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 – Kaplan Medical’s flexible study options allow you to fit study around your schedule. Spend longer on the areas you struggle with and test your USMLE Step 1 content knowledge after each study area.
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 Kaplan’s preparation options. Please take time to review this information and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
to receive Kaplan's comprehensive USMLE Step 1 preparation materials
USMLE Structured Study – Step 1 3 Months - £2100
USMLE Structured Study – Step 1 6 Months - £3,590
Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 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 information vital for test day success.
You will receive unlimited access to the London Center for the duration of your USMLE Step 1 Study. 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.
Every Doctors USMLE Structured Study course starts with a USMLE Step 1 Diagnostic Test and a meeting with the Medical Programs Manager who will guide you through a study program and the center’s facilities.
Your USMLE Step 1Diagnostic Test is taken online and acts to guide your study plan. All students studying at the center receive USMLE Step 1 PLS telling you what and when to study, also if you need further study or when it’s time to move on to the next subject.
Your USMLE Step 1 study is based around lectures, available on DVD or media server at the London Center. 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. You will receive a full set of USMLE Step 1 lecture notes for each subject, used in conjunction with videoed lectures.
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
Study Center: Kaplan’s London Center provides a comprehensive USMLE library including course lectures, practice questions and reference textbooks
Computer lab: access all of your online course material 7 days a week
Medical Programs Manager: available from 10-6 on weekdays to guide you in your studies
USMLE Seminars and Events: Our USMLE Information Seminars provide all the introductory advice and information you need to apply for medical residency programs. All seminars are free for Kaplan students.
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. This style typically involves fairly long lead-in scenarios followed by relatively brief response options.
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 1
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:
Secure the application materials
The ECFMG require you to send official copies of numerous documents including your transcripts and medical diploma.
Complete the application and submit with a recent photo and application fee
Your application requires you to choose a 3-month "eligibility period". This is the time in which you want to take the exams. You must take your exam in the eligibility period assigned. Your application will take 4-6 weeks for processing.
Receive your Scheduling Permit
Once your application is processed, you will receive a Scheduling Permit. This tells you the start and end dates of your 3-month eligibility period, instructions on scheduling your exam, your Scheduling Number and your Candidate Identification Number.
Schedule your test date directly with the Prometric centre
To select your test date you need to contact the Prometric centre. Your Scheduling Permit will have instructions on contacting them.