USMLE Live Preparation Course - Hungary

Kaplan is delighted to announce its first Live USMLE Preparation option in Europe. Hosted by the University of Debrecen Medical School Kaplan will be providing you with Live taught sessions from expert Medical Faculty who will guide you through high yield USMLE Step 1 subjects, including; Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Behavioral Science. Classes provide students with an open and responsive environment, ideal for those who best learn through interaction with lecturers and peers.

Contact us to find out more about our USMLE Step 1 Live Preparation.

Not only will you receive USMLE Step 1 Live Preparation, but also a comprehensive package of online options, allowing you to study and reinforce concepts taught in class.

Students will receive:

Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 Web Prep

USMLE QBank Plus

Full set of USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes

Kaplan’s comprehensive online options allow you to study conveniently wherever or whenever. Practice with realistic USMLE Step 1 questions and a full length simulated exam. Determine a study plan to suit you with our online USMLE diagnostic test, and guide your study with a full set of Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes.

USMLE Step 1 Hungary Enrollment Form

Accommodation

If you are travelling to Debrecen the university offers accommodation options on campus, providing you with a convenient and comfortable option for your stay. The university offers 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments fully equipped for your stay. Visit the University of Debrecen’s accommodation website to book and find out more.

* Accommodation will not be included in the USMLE Step 1 Live Preparation fee. Please contact the University of Debrecen to find out more.

Debrecen

Study with the University of Debrecen and Kaplan and score higher on your USMLE Step 1 exam.

Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, east of Budapest, with great transport links to the capital this is an ideal location for study. Debrecen is one of the cultural and social centres of Hungary. With its collection of local museums, historical monuments and festivals Debrecen proves to be a popular place for international students and tourists to visit.

Upgrade to a Deluxe Package and receive USMLE Structured Study with your Live Course; providing you the best chance for success in the USMLE Step 1 exam.

Kaplan can help you score higher on your USMLE Step 1 exam!

Course OverviewDownloadable Enrollment Form

Standard Tuition

£1,555 - € 1,720 - US $2,250

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Focus on the high yield USMLE Step 1 topics and how they are tested with live lectures from Kaplan’s Medical Faculty. With our Live USMLE Step 1 course in Hungary you will benefit from expert classroom instruction while studying with your peers, giving you a unique opportunity to ask the advice of experts in the USMLE.

Alongside specialist USMLE instruction focusing on concepts and topics vital for the exam you will get a full set of USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes and comprehensive online materials, including our USMLE Step 1 QBank Plus and Step 1 Web Prep.

This is all provided in the stunning surroundings of the University of Debrecen; Central Europe’s first campus Medical School.

Course Structure

The course will run from 06 July through to the 31 July. You will have 15 days of lectures in total, split between the four high yield USMLE topics. You will receive a total of 100 hours of expert USMLE Step 1 tuition.

Pathology: 28 hours
Pharmacology: 28 hours
Physiology: 28 hours
Behavioral Science: 13 hours
Study Skills: 3 hours

Track your Step 1 progress with practice tests during your stay. Use your online syllabus before, during and after your course to build and consolidate your knowledge.

Course Materials

Full set of Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes – Pharmacology, Physiology, Pathology, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Medical Genetics, Immunology and Microbiology
USMLE Step 1 QBook, including over 800 practice USMLE Step 1 questions
USMLE Step 1 Web Prep for 6 months, including 80 hours of Step 1 online lectures
Step 1 QBank Plus for 6 months, including 2,400 challenging USMLE Step 1 Questions, 1,250 USMLE Integrated Vignettes Questions and a full length simulated exam

Test Overview

To become a licensed doctor in the US you are required to take a number of licensing exams called the USMLEs (United States Medical Licensing Exams). USMLE Step 1 is typically taken by US Medical Students after their second year at Medical School. This exam is designed to test how well you apply basic scientific knowledge to clinical scenarios. You are asked to pull on some or all of the following areas to answer the question successfully:

Anatomy
Physiology
Behavioral Science
Microbiology/Immunology
Pathology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology

Kaplan allows you to concentrate on the high yield material in each subject.

Test Format

Questions: 336 Questions split into 7 blocks of 48 Questions

Timing: 8 hours in total, 60 minutes per block

Topics Tested: Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology

Question Type: Multiple choice questions based on Clinical Vignettes. You may also have media clip questions. You must make a number of conclusions based on the information provided in order to pick the best answer.

Test Delivery: Tested completely online at a Prometric Center, students must pick one answer, but are not penalized for wrong answers.

Test Scores

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.

Your USMLE score is an important factor in the decision taken by many US Residency Programs to interview students. You will be competing against US Medical Graduates in the Residency Match process, so thorough preparation and good scores are vital.

You will receive your score within 3 weeks of your test date. This will include a score report, outlining your performance by discipline and organ system.

Register for the Test

As an International Medical Graduate (IMG) you will register for the USMLE Step 1 exam with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

To register for the USMLE Step 1 you will need to go through the process below. Remember planning is vital – your application alone can take 4-6 weeks. You will specify an eligibility period that you feel will give you adequate preparation time.

Secure application materials – Send official copies of documents, including your transcripts and medical diploma
Complete application – With your application send a recent photo, an application fee and choose a 3-month "eligibility period" in which to take your exam
Receive 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 test – You will schedule your test with a Prometric centre, instructions for contacting them will be provided on your scheduling permit.

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