Vignette-based practice questions across anatomy, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and microbiology. Predicted score tracking and examiner-intent analysis on every question.
Foundation → Application → Exam Level difficulty progression on every topic.
Examiner Insight
“Pathology and Pharmacology together make up ~40% of Step 1. Master mechanisms — not drug names — and you can reason through anything. For pharmacology, build a mental map of receptor classes and side effect profiles, then layer specific drugs on top.”
No. Since January 2022, USMLE Step 1 is reported as pass/fail only. There is no numeric score. However, Step 2 CK is still scored and increasingly used for residency ranking.
Step 1 has approximately 280 questions across 7 blocks of 40 questions each. Each block is 60 minutes. Total exam time is approximately 8 hours including breaks.
Most medical students dedicate 6–10 weeks of dedicated study after completing Year 2 coursework. A structured schedule combining First Aid review, Anki flashcards, and daily practice questions is the most common high-yield approach.
SGrade covers question practice and predicted readiness. Pair it with First Aid for Step 1 (reading), Anki decks (Zanki/AnKing) for memorisation, and Sketchy for micro and pharm. Practice questions are the single highest-yield study method.
Pick a topic. Answer questions. Watch your predicted score update in real time.
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