Our Step 2 program is unlike any other program. We understand that in order to reason out the abnormal, you first have to understand the normal. Therefore, we have all of our students first review the basic medical sciences again, to refresh their memory on normal processes. Then, we teach you how to take that information and apply it to the abnormal, from making the diagnosis to understanding the management of the illness. After that, we then apply the information to areas like Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, ACLS, and Ethics.
All classes are interactive. We ask you questions. You are encouraged to ask questions anytime. We drill students about high yield clues both during class and in drill sessions held in the evenings. We begin each day by completing a set of random USMLE questions in order to strengthen each student’s ability to master test-taking skills. In addition, we then focus on each student as an individual during his/her scheduled one-on-one sessions. See what a class schedule will look like HERE.
GENERAL CLASS FORMAT
- The main lecture is held Monday to Friday 8 am-4 pm CST; (subject to change due to observance of National Holidays)
- Step 2 lectures will take place Monday-Friday from 4 pm-6 pm CST (Except the first Monday)
5 WEEK PROGRAM
Program Features:
- Basic Science Lectures
- Monday-Friday morning test-taking strategy workshops (1 hr) with the entire class presented by Dr. Francis and other instructors
- 1 one-on-one tutoring session per week
- 2 NBME practice exams: First NBME is to be taken beginning of the first week. Second NBME to be taken when advised by our tutors or Dr. Francis
- Our instructors will continually monitor students’ progress and intervene, if necessary
- Unlimited use of the computer lab during center hours (6 am-7 pm Monday-Friday)
- Access to OnDemand course recorded lectures for the duration of the course plus 3 months after the last day of class
- Access to recorded Morning Questions for the duration of the course plus 3 months after the last day of class
Optional Services:
- Evening Drill Sessions (When Available)
- Additional one-on-one sessions may be purchased and added during the course if needed (subject to availability)
12 WEEK PROGRAM
Program Features:
- Basic Science Lectures
- Sit through the 5-week course twice to solidify your knowledge on all topics
- Monday-Friday morning test-taking strategy workshops (1 hr) with the entire class presented by Dr. Francis and other instructors for the duration of program
- 2 one-on-one tutoring sessions per week
- 2 NBME practice exams: First NBME is to be taken beginning of the first week. Second NBME to be taken when advised by our tutors or Dr. Francis
- Our instructors will continually monitor students’ progress and intervene, if necessary
- Unlimited use of the computer lab during center hours (6 am-7 pm Monday-Friday)
- Access to OnDemand course and recorded lectures for the duration of the course plus 3 Months after the last day of class
- Access to recorded Morning Questions for the duration of the course plus 3 Months after the last day of class
Optional Services:
- Evening Drill Sessions
- Additional one-on-one sessions may be purchased and added during the course if needed (subject to availability)