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Step 1 - Preclinical
Step 1-Preclinical offers a virtual curriculum to supplement coursework during students' preclinical years of medical school, building their foundation in all preclinical topics.
Ideal for Supplemental Study Resources and Test Prep
Step 1-Preclinical is perfect for students seeking to supplement their preclinical curriculum, as well as anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 1, COMLEX Level 1, or NBME Basic Science exams.
440+ Video Lessons
With over 440 videos spanning 20 content categories, you'll have access to PDF slide copies, the ability to create custom video playlists, and integrated notetaking features.
2300+ Board-Style Questions
Over 2300 board-style questions cover the preclinical curriculum. Choose video-specific quizzes or build custom ones with timed and tutorial modes. Track performance across 20 categories, simulating the USMLE experience, complete with lab values and a calculator for realistic practice.
Build your foundational medical knowledge
The integration between Boards & Beyond and First Aid Forward connects in-depth Boards & Beyond videos with must-have First Aid content. This connection simplifies your study routine and saves time. We've already linked all references for you, so you can focus solely on learning.
Boards & Beyond - Step 1 Preclinical
Step 1-Preclinical offers a virtual curriculum to supplement coursework and strengthen your foundation in preclinical topics, focusing on understanding over mnemonics and buzzwords.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boards & Beyond Step 1-Preclinical and Boards & Beyond Step 2 - 3 - Clinical are two different membership products with different video libraries and question banks.
The Step 1-Preclinical membership is focused on the foundation of knowledge medical students need for their pre-clinical studies and the USMLE Step 1 exam. Step 1-Preclinical subscriptions include access to more than 440 videos and more than 2300 USMLE-style quiz questions. Each question is associated with a specific video and category, and can also be used in building a custom quiz. Topics within each category mirror those of First Aid for the Boards, and you will find references for relevant First Aid pages associated with most videos.
The Step 2 - 3 - Clinical membership is designed to expand on that foundation with an increased focus on treatment for the benefit of medical students studying for clinical rotations and the USMLE Step 2 and Step 3 exams. Step 2 - 3 - Clinical subscriptions include access to more than 260 videos and more than 1300 USMLE-style quiz questions. Our Step 2 - 3 - Clinical videos go hand-in-hand with our own book, the White Coat Companion, that covers all clinical medicine topics.
While we do cover the same general topics as First Aid, not every one of the thousands of First Aid facts is found within a Boards and Beyond video. The majority of topics are covered. First Aid page numbers are listed below each video for your reference. Logged in members can search videos by keyword with the search box in the menu bar, or use the PDF Index as a reference.
All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a good browser. Our site works best in current versions of web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
While we do not offer an app at this time, Boards & Beyond is specifically optimized for use in mobile browers on phones and tablets. From your mobile browser, visit www.boardsbeyond.com/login.
We do not release PowerPoint files of Dr. Ryan's slides. Members may access free PDF files of Dr. Ryan's slides for each category through the Slides link on each category page, and per-video slides are available from each video page.
