The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Blueprint: The Guide I Wish I Had When I Started

A no-fluff, real-world USMLE Step 1 study guide created by a med student who passed. Learn how to structure your prep, master UWorld, and crush the NBMEs.

Feeling Lost with Step 1? I’ve Been There

Let me guess—you’ve downloaded First Aid, opened UWorld, maybe watched a few Bootcamp videos… and you’re already overwhelmed. You’re not alone.

When I started studying for the USMLE Step 1, I had no idea what I was doing. The internet was flooded with opinions, expensive prep courses, and advice that didn’t apply to someone like me—a regular med student just trying to pass, not get a 270.

That’s why I created something I wish I had from day one:
👉 The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Blueprint — now available on Gumroad.

What’s Inside the Blueprint?

This isn’t just a resource list. It’s a full, step-by-step system designed around how real students actually study and succeed. Here’s what I break down inside:

📚 Phase I: Content Review

Start with high-yield video resources like Bootcamp, B&B, Sketchy, and Pathoma—but don’t get stuck here. I explain how long to stay in this phase depending on your background, and how to avoid wasting time trying to “complete” everything.

❓ Phase II: Active Learning

The core of your prep. UWorld strategy, how to learn from mistakes, when to switch to a second pass, and how to use Anki + AMBOSS to lock in high-yield concepts.

🧪 Phase III: NBME Prep

When you should take your first NBME, how to analyze it, and how to pace the remaining exams. I even walk through a weekly plan for your final month—Free 120 included.

A Few Key Takeaways

You don’t need to pay $3,000+ for USMLE prep. Most of the best tools are $300 or less.
Doing UWorld right > Watching more videos.
NBMEs are sacred—review them thoroughly.
Anki is not optional. Use it the right way and your recall will skyrocket.
Rest matters. I included how I scheduled weekly breaks to avoid burnout.

Who This Is For

This guide is for you if:

You’re just starting out and don’t know what to prioritize
You’re already doing questions but feel like you’re not improving
You’re scoring 50–60% on NBMEs and don’t know what’s next
You want a study plan that’s realistic, actionable, and effective

Whether you’re starting from scratch or reviewing weak areas, this blueprint will save you time, stress, and confusion.

Download the Guide

Ready to stop second-guessing and start making real progress?

👉 Click here to download The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 Blueprint

It’s the exact guide I used to pass—and I wrote it with one goal in mind: to help you do the same.

You got this.
– Brandon

Vital Capacity 🫁🫀

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