Week 1

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cardiology Pulmonology Immunology Neurology Neurology Musculoskeletal
Ch.1 Embryology Ch.1 Introduction Ch. 2 Innate vs Adaptive Ch.6 Cerebral Cortex Ch.8 Spinal Cord Syndromes Ch.1 Skeletal Muscle
Reproduction
Cardiology Ch.1 Fetal Development Pulmonology Hematology/Oncology Neurology Cardiology Neurology
Ch.2 Anatomy Ch.2 Air Ch.1 Embryology Ch.7 Radiculopathy Ch.7 Vasodilation/constriction Ch.9 Invasive Spinal Cord Dz
AM
Biochemistry Nephrology Neurology Hematology/Oncology Endocrinology Biochemistry Microbiology
Ch.1 Cell Biology Ch.1 Anatomy & Embryology Ch.4 Descending Tracts Ch.2 Blood Cells Ch.1 Fundamentals Ch.5 Carbohydrates Ch.1 Fundamentals
Neurology Nephrology Biostatistics Neurology Reproduction Dermatology Genetics
Ch.1 Embryology Ch.2 Fluid and Filtration Ch.1 Study Designs Ch.5 Brainstem Anatomy Ch.3 Pathology of Pregnancy Ch.1 General Principles Ch.2 DNA Replication

Immunology ANKI ANKI ANKI ANKI

Ch.1 Lymphoid Tissue Bites Review Bites Review Reproduction Bites Review Bites Review

Genetics ANKI ANKI Ch.2 Pregnancy ANKI ANKI

OFF
Ch.1 DNA Structure Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
PM
Neurology Cardiology Cardiology Cardiology Nephrology
Ch.2 Cellular Function Ch.3 Vascular System Ch.5 Cardiac Curves Ch.6 Pressure Volume Loops Ch.3 Nephron Transporters
Biochemistry
Neurology Cardiology Biochemistry Biochemistry Ch.4 Energy Production Gastroenterology
Ch.3 Ascending Tracts Ch.4 Cardiac Parameters Ch.2 Lysosomal Storage Dz Ch.3 Connective Tissue Dz Ch.1 Visceral Anatomy

Week 2
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cardiology Pharmacology Nephrology Cardiology Genetics Pulmonology Microbiology
Ch.8 Pressure and Flow Ch.1 Pharmacodynamics Ch.4 RAAS Ch.9 Cardiac Cycle Ch.4 Mitosis and Meiosis Ch.4 Lung Pathology Fundamentals Ch.6 Enterococcus and Bacillus

Pulmonology Neurology Nephrology Neurology Cardiology

Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.3 Blood Physiology Ch.10 Demyelinating Disease Ch.5 Electrolytes Ch.11 Conduction Physiology Biochemistry Ch.10 RAAS
AM
Immunology Biochemistry Dermatology Ch.8 Glycogen Neurology
Ch.3 Inflammation Endocrinology Ch.7 Oxidative Stress Ch.2 Skin Infections Ch.12 Neuromuscular Junction Hematology/Oncology
ANKI Ch.2 Hypothalamus Genetics Psychiatry Immunology Nephrology Ch.4 Normocytic Anemias
Bites Review Ch.3 DNA Mutations Ch.2 Developmental Disorders Ch.4 Cytokines Ch.6 Acid-Base Physiology

ANKI ANKI ANKI Microbiology ANKI

Bites Review Bites Review Reproduction Bites Review Ch.4 Staphylococcus Bites Review

ANKI ANKI Ch.4 Female Pathology ANKI Musculoskeletal ANKI

PM
Bites Review

Biochemistry
Ch.6 One Carbon Metabolism
Bites Review

Psychiatry
Ch.1 Psychology
Public Health Sciences
Ch.1 Ethics
Bites Review

Biostatistics
Ch.2 Bias/Errors
Ch.2 Non-Rheumatologic Disease

Hematology/Oncology
Ch.3 Microcytic Anemias
Bites Review

Microbiology
Ch.5 Streptococcus
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Microbiology Gastroenterology Microbiology Gastroenterology Public Health Sciences Cardiology
Ch.2 Bacterial Genetics Ch.2 Nonvisceral Anatomy Ch.3 Bacterial Toxins Ch.3 GI Physiology Ch.2 Communication Ch.11 Exercise Physiology

Week 3
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Psychiatry Microbiology
Cardiology Cardiology Immunology
Ch.3 Memory, Dissociation, Ch.10 Lactose Fermenting Microbiology
Ch.12 Conductive Physiology Ch.14 Atrial Arrhythmias Microbiology Ch.8 Complement
and Orientation Gram Negative Bacilli Ch.11 Non-Lactose Fermenting
Ch.8 Mycobacteria
Cardiology Cardiology Biostatistics Hematology/Oncology Gram Negative Bacilli Microbiology
Ch.13 Antiarrhythmics Ch.15 Ventricular Arrhythmias Ch.3 Risk Quantification Ch.6 Platelets Ch.12 Gram Negative Curved Rods
AM
Psychiatry
Immunology Immunology Musculoskeletal Neurology Neurology
Ch.4 Anxiety, Trauma, and
Ch.5 T-cells Ch.6 B-cells Ch.4 Seronegative Spondylo. Ch.16 Auditory Sensation Ch.17 Vertigo
Stress Disorders Endocrinology
Neurology Nephrology Ch.4 Thyroid
Neurology Neurology Immunology
Ch.18 Pediatric Brain Ch.9 Nephritic
Ch.13 Cranial Nerves I-VI Ch.14 Cranial Nerves VII-XII Ch.7 Antibodies
Tumors Syndromes
Gastroenterology
Microbiology Pharmacology Nephrology ANKI 20 Questions
Ch.4 Esophageal and
Ch.7 Clostridium Ch.3 Autonomic System Ch.7 Pathology Diagnostics Bites Review from Qbank
Gastric Pathology
Nephrology
Genetics Pharmacology ANKI 20 Questions
Ch.8 Nephrotic

OFF
Ch.5 Lab Techniques Ch.2 Pharmacokinetics Bites Review from Qbank
Syndromes
PM
Hematology/Oncology Pulmonology
Musculoskeletal
Ch.5 Macrocytic Ch.5 Obstructive Lung
Musculoskeletal Ch.5 Primary Bone Tumors Musculoskeletal
Anemias Disease Endocrinology
Ch.3 Rheumatologic Ch. 6
Microbiology Ch.3 Pituitary
Disease Neurology Dermatology Vasculitides
Ch.9 Non-Spore Forming
Ch.15 Vision Ch.3 Inflammatory Disease
Gram Positive Bacilli
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Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Genetics
Cardiology Microbiology Cardiology Cardiology
Ch.6 Basics of Clinical Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.17 Heart Failure Ch.15 Spirochetes Ch.19 Aortic Disease Ch.20 Valvular Disease
Genetics Microbiology
Microbiology Ch. 21 Systemic Protoza
Public Health Sciences Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology
Ch.14 Gram Negative Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.3 Delivering Care Ch.17 Dimorphic Mycosis Ch.19 Tinea Ch. 20 GI Protozoa
AM Coccobacilli
Cardiology Immunology
Biochemistry Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Musculoskeletal Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.16 Conduction Block Ch.9 Vaccinations
Neurology
Pulmonology Psychiatry Biostatistics
Musculoskeletal Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Ch.19 Adult Brain Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.6 Restrictive Lung Disease Ch.5 Personality Disorders Ch.4 Diagnostic Tests
Tumors
ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions
Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank

ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions

OFF
Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank
PM Microbiology
Cardiology Neurology Gastroenterology
Ch.13 Gram Negative
Hematology/Oncology Ch.18 Cardiomyopathy Microbiology Ch.20 Ischemic CVA Ch.5 Hepatic Pathology
Diplococci
Ch.7 Coagulation Ch.18 Opportunistic
Neurology
and Fibrinolysis Microbiology Mycosis Cardiology
Musculoskeletal Supplement Ch.21 Aneurysms and
Ch.16 Atypical Bacteria Ch.20 Valvular Disease
Intracranial Hemorrhage

Week 5
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cardiology
Genetics Public Health Sciences Cardiology ANKI
Musculoskeletal Supplement Ch.25 Peripheral Artery Microbiology Supplement
Ch.7 High Yield Disorders Ch.4 Safety Ch.23 Stable Angina Bites Review
Disease
Cardiology Psychiatry
ANKI
Ch.21 Acyanotic Congenital Ch.6 Psychosis and Mood Biochemistry Supplement Microbiology Supplement Microbiology Supplement
Microbiology Bites Review
Heart Defects Disorders
AM Ch. 23 Infectious
Cardiology
Endocrinology Neuropathology
Ch.22 Cyanotic Congenital Musculoskeletal Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Microbiology Supplement
Ch.5 Parathyroids Hematology/Oncology
Heart Defects
Ch.8 Oncology
Immunology and Therapeutics Dermatology Immunology
Endocrinology
Musculoskeletal Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Ch.10 Immunodeficiency Ch.4 Malignant Skin Ch.11 Hypersensitivity
Ch. 6 Adrenal Glands
Syndromes Conditions Syndromes
20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank

20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions

OFF
from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank
PM
Nephrology Nephrology Cardiology
Biochemistry Supplement
Microbiology Ch.10 Nephrolithiasis Ch.11 Urinary Incontinence Ch.24 Myocardial Infarction Hematology/Oncology
Ch. 22 Cardiorespiratory Gastroenterology Biostatistics Ch.9 Leukemias
Infections Public Health Sciences and Lymphomas
Ch.6 Pancreatic and Microbiology Supplement Ch.5 Statistical
Ch.5 Practice Questions
Biliary Disease Distributions

Week 6
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Pulmonology
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.7 Lung Cancer

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Neurology

from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.24 Basal Ganglia
AM Neurology
Cardiology Cardiology
Microbiology Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Microbiology Supplement Ch.25 Neurotransmitter
Ch.26 Hypertension Ch.28 Shock
in Psychiatric Disease
Biostatistics 20 Questions
Musculoskeletal Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Microbiology Supplement Microbiology Supplement
Ch.6 Statistical Testing from Qbank
NBME
ANKI ANKI ANKI
Musculoskeletal Supplement Microbiology Supplement
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

ANKI Immunology ANKI ANKI

Microbiology Supplement

OFF
Bites Review Ch.12 Transfusion Reactions Bites Review Bites Review
PM
Neurology Cardiology
Microbiology Supplement Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.22 Cerebellum and Ventricles Ch.27 Pericardial Disease
Nephrology
Gastroenterology Ch.12 Kidney Injury
Reproduction Neurology
Microbiology Supplement Ch.7 Intestinal
Ch.5 Male Pathology Ch.23 Diencephalon
Pathology
 Week 7
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
"Pulmonology
20 Questions Immunology Neurology Nephrology 20 Questions
Ch.8 Lung Pathology
from Qbank Ch.13 Transplant Rejection Ch.28 Seizures Ch.15 Pharmacology from Qbank
Special Topics"

20 Questions Neurology Dermatology 20 Questions 20 Questions

AM Hematology/Oncology
from Qbank Ch.26 Dementia Ch.5 Additional Diseases from Qbank from Qbank
Ch.10 Plasma Cell
20 Questions Nephrology Psychiatry 20 Questions 20 Questions
Dyscrasias
from Qbank Ch.14 Cystic Kidney Disease Ch.9 Pharmacology from Qbank from Qbank
Psychiatry
Psychiatry 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Ch.7 Sleep & Psychosomatic
Conditions
Ch.8 Substance Misuse from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank NBME
Nephrology

OFF
ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Ch.13 Inflammatory Conditions
PM Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
and Malignancy
Gastroenterology 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI
Ch.8 Colorectal Pathology from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review
Reproduction 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions ANKI
Ch.6 Pharmacology from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank Bites Review

Week 8
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
AM
20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions NBME
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI 20 Questions
PM
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
Bites Review
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
ANKI
Bites Review
ANKI
OFF
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review

Week 9
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review
AM
20 Questions ANKI ANKI 20 Questions
from Qbank Bites Review Bites Review from Qbank
20 Questions ANKI ANKI 20 Questions
from Qbank Bites Review Bites Review from Qbank Step 1
Full Review Day Rest
ANKI
Bites Review
20 Questions
from Qbank
20 Questions
from Qbank
ANKI
Bites Review Exam
ANKI 20 Questions 20 Questions ANKI
Bites Review from Qbank from Qbank Bites Review
PM
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank

LEGEND
Biochemistry Nephrology
Nephrology
Biostatistics Neurology
Cardiology Pharmacology
Dermatology Psychiatry
Endocrinology Public Health Sciences
Gastroenterology Pulmonology
Genetics Reproduction
Hematology/Oncology Microbiology
Immunology Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology
Med School Bootcamp Step 1 Study Schedule

Bootcamp’s Step 1 Study Schedule

Introduction
Becoming a physician is an incredibly demanding and arduous process.

Step 1 is one of the most significant obstacles you will face in your journey to become a
doctor. The sheer volume of material leaves many students anxious, and in some cases
underprepared for the exam.

Now that the exam has become Pass/Fail, it is even more important to focus on the
highest yield concepts.

Some students have started to study lightly for Step 1, in an effort to place more emphasis
on Step 2. My recommendation is to take Step 1 seriously, and dedicate yourself to
building a strong foundation.

A strong foundation in Step 1 will set you up to absolutely crush Step 2.

Together, we will focus on simplifying the complex, drowning out the noise, and building up
your confidence every day.

Let’s do this!

– Dr. Roviso & the Med School Bootcamp Team

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Organization of Study Schedule

This schedule consists of 9 weeks of dedicated studying with Med School Bootcamp. Each
week is divided into six full days and one half day (except week 9).

Each day is divided into a morning and afternoon, both of which contain four 70 minute
slots. Some days may have shorter videos integrated into the 70 minute slots, other days
may have two slots merged together for a chapter that exceeds 70 minutes.

A Note on Supplemental Resources

Myself and the team here at Medschool Bootcamp are in your corner. We have designed
this curriculum from the ground up to prepare you for Step 1 P/F.

We are still actively working to complete the last 10% of total content in Microbiology,
Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal / Rheumatology, and General Pharmacology. With that
being said, it will be beneficial to supplement with resources such as Sketchy Micro,
Sketchy Pharm, First Aid, Boards and Beyond, and Physeo. Most of these have free trials,
take a look and see what works for you.

Finally, we are here for you and you are not alone in this process!! If you have any specific
questions, we have TA support available. In the case that you would like to discuss more
broad topics such as the schedule, curriculum planning, or how to manage your stress level
during this time, you can also feel free to email us. Everyone on this team is here to
support you in any way that we can!

Join a Step 1 Study Community

https://www.reddit.com/r/step1/

This study group is an extremely valuable resource while you study for Step 1. I
recommend signing up for two reasons:

First, if you ever have a question on a concept, practice problem, or something about Step
1, it’s very likely that someone on there will help you out.

Second, you can help out other people with their questions. You remember 10% of what
you read, but 90% of what you teach. Even if you don’t know the answer to someone’s
question, look it up and explain it to them. You’ll learn something new, it’ll stick with you for
a long time, and you will have actually helped someone else out.

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Self Care
Although 9 weeks of ongoing studying can seem exhausting, it will also fly by before you
know it!

Your stamina should improve as you reach the later weeks, however it is possible that you
can also become fatigued. To avoid “burning out’, I recommend that you stay mindful and
maintain your personal wellness.

During stressful and demanding times such as these, it’s easy to sacrifice your mental and
physical health for the exam. However, I would recommend against this. The importance
of giving yourself enough time to focus on you cannot be understated.

For some this might mean a gym session or run before their first study block. For others, it
can mean spending quality time with those closest to them. It may be a good idea to make
a list of five or so items that you would like to do each week and make space for them in
your schedule.

Weeks 1-2
During the first two weeks, we will primarily target content learning. Each unit gradually
adds layers of difficulty onto previously discussed material.

Units such as Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hematology, are interwoven throughout each day,
as opposed to learning the material one unit at a time. I believe this method will be more
effective for students as the real exam incorporates all units randomly throughout each
block of questions.

Each week also involves time spent for active recall. I recommend doing all of the Bites
questions for each chapter after watching the videos. During Bites review blocks, the
previously presented Bites questions should be reviewed to reinforce the concepts. You
can also supplement this time with an Anki deck. We would encourage you to focus the
Anki cards on material learned previously in the unit videos for more effective active recall.

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Weeks 3-5
Weeks three through five are a transition period between solidifying previously learned
concepts, and continuing to learn new content.

During this time we begin to integrate board-style questions into the 70 minute blocks. It
is recommended that you tag material that is foreign for review during your Bites/Anki
review blocks.

This can be challenging for some as many people will have a low threshold for tagging
topics for review. Try to find your perfect balance that will not overwhelm the amount of
time needed to review content.

This also holds true for time used to review your board style questions. 70 minutes to
review 40 explanations is also not an easy task. This requires each explanation to be
reviewed in less than 2 minutes. Some of this time can be made up in smaller chapters
that are scheduled for 70 minute blocks, however we would recommend to be 100%
engaged during the board question review blocks so you don’t greatly exceed the time
needed to complete this task.

Some students will spend an entire day reviewing 40 questions, and that may work for
some, however our goal is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency simultaneously (and
get used to this because this is medicine!). With that being said, you can experiment with
this to determine what works best for you.

Weeks 6-8
For the runners out there, many will tell you that the second to last mile is the most
difficult to run.

Weeks six through eight are when the stress level starts to reach new heights and doubt
can try to sneak its way into your thoughts. This time period is probably one of the most
challenging so mentally prepare yourself for these weeks in advance.

We start to integrate NBME exams on day 6 of each week. These are important
stamina-builders and can give you indication of where you currently stand. During the later
portion of this time period, board-style questions will take over your day. This is integrated
with Bites/Anki review for the weaker areas and topics that you tagged earlier in the
dedicated period.

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Week 9
This is it. Everything you prepared for is yours for the taking!

Easier said than done, I know, I’ve been there.

The most important thing you can do during this time is to keep this all in perspective. It is
easy to discount all the work you put in to get to this point. And also remember, by no
means is your future as a physician defined by any single written exam.

With that being said, give this last week all you have left in the tank.

I recommend that you spend day 5 of this week reviewing exclusively. The idea here is you
want all of those quick recall facts to be at your fingertips for test day. At the end of day 5 it
is recommended that you go into a full 24 hour rest day. This would include not opening
up your computer to “just look something up real quick”.

Disconnecting from it all during this 24-hour period will give your brain a chance to refresh
and relax for the following day. Try your best to get a full night of sleep before the test. It
might also be a good idea to prepare food for your breakfast/locker during the exam.

I am wishing you all the best. Let us know how Step 1 goes on our After Step 1 page! You
got this!

-Dr. Anthony Roviso & the Med School Bootcamp team

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