Highest-Yield Topics For The USMLE Step 1!?

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    0:00​ The Pareto Principle in the USMLE
    2:47 Anatomy
    5:19 Physiology
    6:50 Biochemistry
    8:07 Biology
    10:16 Pharmacology
    11:50 Genetics
    14:32 Social Sciences
    16:02 Epidemiology
    17:42 Immunology
    20:01 Microbiology
    22:30 Dermatology
    23:33 Infectious Diseases
    25:09 Rheumatology
    26:44 Hematology
    28:31 Neurology
    29:48 Special Senses
    30:25 Psychiatry
    31:49 Endocrinology
    32:58 Cardiology
    34:31 Pulmonology
    35:58 Gastroenterology
    37:00 Nephrology
    38:04 OBGYN
    38:50 Urology
    39:40 MSK
    40:55 Toxicology
    41:22 Miscellaneous
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 243

  • @SantiagoAQ
    @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому +253

    Mnemonics for CYP450 Drugs:
    Inducers (ASMR): Anticonvulsants, St John Warts, Modafinil, Rifampin
    Inhibitors (ABCDE): Antimicrobials (lots), Belly (Omeprazol, Cimetidine), Cardio (Amiodarone, Calcium channel blockers), Depression (SSRIs), Extra (Grapefruit juice)

    • @linaarias1768
      @linaarias1768 3 роки тому +7

      Omg these mnemonics are gold

    • @laiela5939
      @laiela5939 Рік тому +1

      Could you plz make high yield step2 review videos

  • @tayo8930
    @tayo8930 3 роки тому +164

    I don't know if you'll ever realize the level of anxiety this video just quelled. Even though I clearly have a lot to review and understand nitty-gritty, this overview gave me hope and took me out of a pretty dark spot mentally! Thanks so much Santiago!!

    • @user-je7bj8zj9b
      @user-je7bj8zj9b Рік тому +5

      I completely second this. This is gold when it comes to the limited time to pass step 1.

  • @SantiagoAQ
    @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому +130

    Disclaimers / Corrections:
    I came up with this list through my personal experience: having answered around 15.000 questions from more than 5 qbanks + experience with the real deal, so it's not like any official list taken from the USMLE. I'll be adding in this comment any other extremely high yield topic I didn't think off while making this list:
    1. In 30:07 it was supposed to say Cherry Red MACULA: NOT HEMANGIOMA.
    2. For Immunology: CGD is also a very high yield primary immunodeficiency
    3. In cardio: other High Yield ECGs: WPW and Hyperkalemia
    4. Most of embryology is included in the other systems (example neonatal ARDS)... I’d just add pharyngeal pouches/arches, and embryological origins (Ex. They give you an adrenal insufficiency case and ask from which embryological layer or structure are the adrenals derived)

    • @nghiapham1756
      @nghiapham1756 3 роки тому

      15000? That's nuts

    • @FernandoChaves
      @FernandoChaves 3 роки тому +6

      @@nghiapham1756 Actually, fairly typical if you are serious about learning medicine, and serious about USMLE, not extreme at all. What else would one do? Videos? Flash cards? Mnemonics? I have known some that knew such material inside and out and could not answer a proper clinical question to save their life. ;)

    • @edgarlozano6534
      @edgarlozano6534 3 роки тому +2

      What question banks did you answer? And how long did it take you to answer those 15000 Qs? Great vid btw!!

    • @desiboyz3838
      @desiboyz3838 2 роки тому

      Santiago nbme base is 170 i have a really weak base can't remember everything right after doing pathoma for example UW avg is 40 test (25% done) test by January will this work for me

    • @thehigherevolutionary
      @thehigherevolutionary 2 роки тому +1

      @@FernandoChaves Although you commented months ago, this hit home. While I'm not going to be taking the USMLE for a long while, I've been a student instructor for Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophys; I recently started practicing USMLE questions to see how well I do with what I've already mastered. Needless to say, while I've averaged about 70% in my current test bank, it was humbling. Facts just don't equal application. Now I've been focusing on clinical questions and my confidence in my answers has greatly improved and thankfully my accuracy.

  • @faverdiaz8660
    @faverdiaz8660 3 роки тому +42

    Your channel is simply....BRUTAL. You are a role model for the medical students. Greetings from the Universidad de Manizales.

  • @dr.arundatikanawala
    @dr.arundatikanawala 3 роки тому +4

    Just in time Santiago. So grateful 🙏🏻

  • @katopotato3399
    @katopotato3399 3 роки тому

    Just found your page and wanted to say you are a God sent! Thank you so much for taking out the time to help us. It really means so much!

  • @dizarelle93
    @dizarelle93 3 роки тому +4

    Wow! Thank you so much for uploading so many informative videos. Recently discovered your channel and your videos definitely keep me motivated. I can't wait to follow your medical journey!

  • @VersatileDrMaha
    @VersatileDrMaha 3 роки тому +6

    OMG!! This was so helpful. Thankyou so much for doing this. Really grateful 🙏🏽

  • @michelle00793
    @michelle00793 3 роки тому +16

    This is much needed video . Thank you do much for putting a diff perspective to look at step1 focusing Qbanks. I am in dedicated & I can see all the topics you mentioned in UW. Grateful for you & this video. You're helping in making the next set of Dr's. Keep doing these great videos!! Good luck!

  • @FIGHTER_mlbb
    @FIGHTER_mlbb 3 роки тому +3

    Wow thanks again, super high yield video! Will definitely be returning to watch this as I go through systems and at least once more near the end. It also put into perspective how many things I still have to study with only 2.5 more months before dedicated.... guess I better get to work

  • @imohammadi4979
    @imohammadi4979 3 роки тому

    I have seen so many videos but yours are so different and true to the core . Thanks for all the efforts 👏

  • @rachnaprasad4579
    @rachnaprasad4579 2 роки тому +1

    Wowww, thank you for putting so much effort and time to help others out. It is highly appreciated.

  • @moseebalihashim3433
    @moseebalihashim3433 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Dr for putting such sincere effort for us

  • @user-zn1qm9gq8d
    @user-zn1qm9gq8d 3 роки тому +2

    Your channel is so so helpful!

  • @FacundoMD
    @FacundoMD 3 роки тому +2

    I applaud your work ! Very good video I remember those good old days ! Congrats ! Keep up the good work guys ! Stay focus study !

  • @kp-up7lr
    @kp-up7lr 3 роки тому +2

    Much needed ! Thanks!

  • @upclickmd7526
    @upclickmd7526 3 роки тому +3

    You have done so well on this, thank you Dr!

    • @upclickmd7526
      @upclickmd7526 3 роки тому

      Is it possible to have a link to where we could download this list?

  • @giangnguyenhuong1983
    @giangnguyenhuong1983 19 днів тому

    Thank you Santiago!

  • @sanjanabudamagunta5987
    @sanjanabudamagunta5987 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your content. Each of your videos is informative and thought provoking, not to mention motivating. As an aspiring USMLE test taker, I would just really like to appreciate your work. Cheers!!

  • @happyworld2985
    @happyworld2985 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing the hi-yields topics.

  • @soroushyazdani3768
    @soroushyazdani3768 3 роки тому +3

    First time in this channel, only 2 minutes in the video, simply love his way of thinking. I subscribed and liked his video extremely fast. Im taking my Step 1 in 2 months.

  • @rituparnachowdhury9859
    @rituparnachowdhury9859 2 роки тому +1

    great video and a good guide to start off prep for step 1

  • @GerardHills
    @GerardHills 2 роки тому +7

    Santiago! I'm a fellow in peds heme/onc and clinical informatics and boy did I wish I had this knowledge while I was in medical school. You are incredible and honestly have a gift! Would love to partner with you to lecture students at IUSM if you're interested.

  • @alexandraosorio3751
    @alexandraosorio3751 3 роки тому

    Your channel is soo good! Great content

  • @TheTanveerbaig
    @TheTanveerbaig 2 роки тому

    Excellent work it shows your grip on subject

  • @lulu-bt1nq
    @lulu-bt1nq 2 роки тому

    Greetings from Kampala, Uganda. I am trying to do my research before I start to study.. I find your video enlightening on what to focus on and how to learn it with clinically oriented approach.. thanks a lot.

  • @madhuy2646
    @madhuy2646 3 роки тому +1

    Giving exam in a month. this is very helpful.Thanks alot for your effort.🙏

  • @Luladasilva217
    @Luladasilva217 3 роки тому +3

    Great content... Very helpful.. Thank you very much

  • @ilelaboyedeji6598
    @ilelaboyedeji6598 2 роки тому +3

    Wow.....this is really amazing!!!!
    I'm writing the Step 1 in 3wks time and this is really helpful
    God bless you man!!

  • @user-hh4yb4on1g
    @user-hh4yb4on1g 7 місяців тому +5

    I took the exam! MOST of my exam questions were from these. You have to know all the associations with the disease in a SYSTEMATIC manner and not just the disease itself.

    • @godofwar1339
      @godofwar1339 6 місяців тому

      Around how much percent appeared in exam and what to keep in mind preparing for it??

  • @dr.dsquare8223
    @dr.dsquare8223 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Please Make a similar video with highest yield topics for step 2CK.

  • @fabehaali5509
    @fabehaali5509 2 роки тому

    Tysm.Amazing content and super helpful. Really appreciate it!

  • @ahmedal-qayem7335
    @ahmedal-qayem7335 3 роки тому +83

    What you did is really impressive, the effort is incredible and much appreciated. I think you should make a list of the most high yield videos from pathoma and boards and beyond. a list of what videos to study before taking the exam.

  • @rhythmandmotiongirl
    @rhythmandmotiongirl 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I am about to enter my dedicated period and this helped me feel just a little bit less anxious over the sheer amount of content!

    • @Lechu1982
      @Lechu1982 3 роки тому +2

      i'm at the last 2 weeks of my dedicated. what a joy ride :) remember take care of yourself, the knowledge will come but at the end its a mental battle. be kind to yourself and you will rock this exam

    • @rhythmandmotiongirl
      @rhythmandmotiongirl 3 роки тому +1

      @@Lechu1982 Thank you so much! I'm finishing my first week of dedicated now and your kind words mean so much :)

  • @_inspirationandmotivation
    @_inspirationandmotivation 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This was very helpful

  • @ruthnwagbo
    @ruthnwagbo 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much
    Preparing for step1

  • @rojam3115
    @rojam3115 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this!!

  • @ayaadel1481
    @ayaadel1481 Рік тому

    That was Very informative , thank you so much 🙏

  • @user-cd8xd1cm6i
    @user-cd8xd1cm6i 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you!

  • @felipemendes7104
    @felipemendes7104 2 роки тому

    I will use this to start my studies. thank you very much

  • @thanos8541
    @thanos8541 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this ❤️

  • @prajwalvs1659
    @prajwalvs1659 3 роки тому +2

    He's the kind of a guy who will leave you motivated after hanging out with him!

  • @amanigonz4543
    @amanigonz4543 3 роки тому +3

    Santiago, you are a savior. God bless you

  • @usmleprocess7011
    @usmleprocess7011 2 роки тому

    Such an amazing video!!!!

  • @Nooooorm
    @Nooooorm 2 роки тому

    Thank u so much ur videos are priceless 💕💕 my favourite channel !!!🔥

  • @nazikali3432
    @nazikali3432 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your effort 😊

  • @hectoraceves1494
    @hectoraceves1494 3 роки тому

    Pure gold!

  • @manishat7432
    @manishat7432 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing...it helps alot....please upload short videos of topics so that its easy to remember...thanks for ur efforts

  • @twinkleochani8191
    @twinkleochani8191 3 роки тому

    YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER !!!!!! THANKYOU

  • @AslbekYuldoshevv
    @AslbekYuldoshevv Рік тому

    Thank you
    You're the best mentor in usmle field

  • @user-kv4vx1rl6e
    @user-kv4vx1rl6e 3 роки тому +2

    Sir this video is so much useful ... thanks for making such useful videos ...
    I request u to make one more video for step 2 high yield topics 😊
    I will be so thankful to you 😊

  • @raghumanakka9148
    @raghumanakka9148 3 роки тому

    Thank you 😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    So much helpful ❤️

  • @vinuprasad1197
    @vinuprasad1197 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much bro

  • @JavaughnJPorter
    @JavaughnJPorter 3 роки тому +1

    this channel is awesome

  • @lauraesquivel1744
    @lauraesquivel1744 3 роки тому

    Your videos are greaat, love uu ❤

  • @beatrizprieto938
    @beatrizprieto938 3 роки тому +3

    Great study plan. Will try it then i show you my results! you are amazing!

  • @einshtabbani8549
    @einshtabbani8549 3 роки тому

    Thank you very helpful ❤️

  • @achiniwanigasekera6055
    @achiniwanigasekera6055 2 роки тому

    thankyou so mch ! this helped me alot !

  • @zakarya943
    @zakarya943 9 місяців тому

    Thank you doctor really helpful

  • @komaldiptianandmaisuriya4301
    @komaldiptianandmaisuriya4301 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. ❤️

  • @simply_pathology_by_DrManu
    @simply_pathology_by_DrManu 2 роки тому

    Very helpful 👌

  • @maabhussein9910
    @maabhussein9910 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate ♥️♥️

  • @avarahnama
    @avarahnama 11 місяців тому

    Million likes 👍🙏 thank you Dr. Santiago 👌🙏

  • @iqramushir7109
    @iqramushir7109 3 роки тому

    Thank uuu soo much.. much needed

  • @2506roxana
    @2506roxana 3 роки тому +16

    I will add embryology , embryological origins like mesodermal, ectodermal ,etc . I always jump on question that could be a histological pictures and they said it is a mesodermal derivated or something like that

    • @SantiagoAQ
      @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому +7

      You’re totally right! I’ll add that to the disclaimers, thanks!!!

  • @gennokafor6297
    @gennokafor6297 3 роки тому +12

    We are gonna need a vid for STEP 2-CK topics...

  • @amahboobali6147
    @amahboobali6147 3 роки тому +1

    You are a legend bro.. Every time I encounter our seniors, they would confuse me by their ugly ideas about usmle.. After listening to u, it looks familiar..

  • @yusufshahab3225
    @yusufshahab3225 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much..!!

  • @shubhamnikhare2242
    @shubhamnikhare2242 3 роки тому +1

    HELPFUL

  • @shakimunasinghe8943
    @shakimunasinghe8943 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot for this content.Love it.

  • @siddharthsharma3889
    @siddharthsharma3889 3 місяці тому

    Santiago can you please make a Highest-Yield Topics For The USMLE Step 2? Thank you so much for everything you do

  • @sandramgutierrez2
    @sandramgutierrez2 2 роки тому

    mil gracias!!!!

  • @shukrijamal2886
    @shukrijamal2886 3 роки тому

    Thank You

  • @miminka534
    @miminka534 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for ur video … pls could u include pathology high yield

  • @as99roks
    @as99roks 3 роки тому

    You the best!

  • @juliaaysemcconaughey
    @juliaaysemcconaughey 3 роки тому +1

    Wowww, thank u sooo much ...

  • @B3bita1215
    @B3bita1215 3 роки тому

    So I clicked on this video just because I was taking a break from studying and wanted to watch something while eating. I found your voice to be monotone and I don't mean it in a bad way, perhaps I should use "MELO" instead, so that made me go into "autopilot" right away until I heard you say "A LOT OF FUCKING TREES" lmfaooo this brought back my attention to you sooo quick lollllll. Anyways I believe that things shouldn't be taken "TOO serious" and there should be a balance. This is why you caught my attention back into the video. I am so grateful that you shared your knowledge with us. This made me super happy. Thank you once again.

  • @SantiagoAQ
    @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому +71

    Timestamps 🚀
    0:00​​ The Pareto Principle in the USMLE
    2:47​ Anatomy
    5:19​ Physiology
    6:50​ Biochemistry
    8:07​ Biology
    10:16​ Pharmacology
    11:50​ Genetics
    14:32​ Social Sciences
    16:02​ Epidemiology
    17:42​ Immunology
    20:01​ Microbiology
    22:30​ Dermatology
    23:33​ Infectious Diseases
    25:09​ Rheumatology
    26:44​ Hematology
    28:31​ Neurology
    29:48​ Special Senses
    30:25​ Psychiatry
    31:49​ Endocrinology
    32:58​ Cardiology
    34:31​ Pulmonology
    35:58​ Gastroenterology
    37:00​ Nephrology
    38:04​ OBGYN
    38:50​ Urology
    39:40​ MSK
    40:55​ Toxicology
    41:22​ Miscellaneous

    • @khimyabhatia4983
      @khimyabhatia4983 3 роки тому +1

      What this means??

    • @prajjwalkunwar9287
      @prajjwalkunwar9287 2 роки тому +1

      This was very helpful for my step 1 exam .. i am on my dedicated phase for ck do you have Highest yield topics ck too ?

  • @dr.neelimavijay4568
    @dr.neelimavijay4568 Рік тому

    Thankyou❤

  • @palomiichimplin2855
    @palomiichimplin2855 3 роки тому

    MUCHAS GRACIAS 🙏🏻 q bien 👍🏻

  • @T-Totler
    @T-Totler 2 роки тому

    Hands down for the best tip! Helped allot, actually i did jotting down the common topics while i was doing uworld
    You are damn right!
    P.s - i never used to comment in youtube.
    Kudos🤘

    • @Glycam
      @Glycam 2 роки тому

      hi can you share the topics?

    • @T-Totler
      @T-Totler 2 роки тому

      @@Glycam hi, topics are same that he referenced in this video! What he said is true!

    • @Glycam
      @Glycam 2 роки тому

      @@T-Totler cool thanks. My exam is in January before pass and fail and I feel so overwhelmed

  • @anonmed3125
    @anonmed3125 3 роки тому +2

    Can you please make a write up for Step 2? My step 1 score was low and would love to hear more about your specific study plan

  • @tahiafaruk128
    @tahiafaruk128 2 роки тому

    I am thanking God for bringing u into my life! ❤

  • @mcr_mcr_mcr
    @mcr_mcr_mcr 2 роки тому

    How would you prioritize each module? This is also important to know, I know that for example Cardio is going to be more common to be asked than Psych, but there are some that I don’t know if they’re more important than others.

  • @ahmedkhaleel1025
    @ahmedkhaleel1025 3 роки тому +2

    Hello Dr. Santiago;
    Kindly could you put the important topics for step 2 CK ?

  • @candicehipolito1240
    @candicehipolito1240 3 роки тому

    Hope you also make for step 2ck

  • @NtUrTypicalMedStudnt
    @NtUrTypicalMedStudnt 3 роки тому

    For biochemistry, what is your approach in learning these diseases? Do you recommend memorising all the pathways with all the enzymes etc? Quite a lot of pathways to get through in addition to the high yield ones mentioned in the video...

  • @varnikagupta1829
    @varnikagupta1829 2 роки тому +1

    Hey..please make one such list for step 2 as well

  • @shakedbaydatch6763
    @shakedbaydatch6763 2 роки тому +9

    First of all thank you very much for this amazing video!!
    I just wanted to point out Heme synthesis and of course all the porphyrias- I've noticed that it comes up a lot in Hematology and Biochemistry and you didn't mention it. I think it is also a high yield topic. What do you think?

  • @ananananana627
    @ananananana627 2 роки тому +1

    God's work right here. THANK YOU.

  • @GenZsurg
    @GenZsurg 3 роки тому

    Highest-Yield topics for the USMLE Step 2ck plz

  • @rd6470
    @rd6470 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I am wondering if you have done a similar video for the important topics on step 2 CK exam ?

  • @lordygaming7484
    @lordygaming7484 9 місяців тому

    Hi, anyone who took the step 1 recently? What do you think are the high yields you have encountered? or any repetitive high yield topics?

  • @shubhammadan8406
    @shubhammadan8406 3 роки тому +1

    Hey! Really appreciate your efforts that you've put.
    A quick question should we use this as an 'Index' or as a 'Checklist'?

    • @SantiagoAQ
      @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому +2

      It really depends on your goal, timing, and specific set of conditions. However I do believe that aiming to use it as a checklist could be more helpful. Mostly because reviewing it in this way will feel like "I know most, so I'll concentrate of the few things I don't" instead of "Fuck, this is still too much"

  • @Mariamhamwi
    @Mariamhamwi 3 роки тому +17

    I wish I had a friend like you in med school! All my colleagues have this mainstream med school mindset “Hustle hard dont sleep just eat books” hahaha
    Thank you for being you 🙏🏼
    Keep up the great work😊

  • @gib_life
    @gib_life Рік тому

    Can you do one of these for STEP2 please!?

  • @marcelootorrino
    @marcelootorrino 3 роки тому +2

    Hello Santiago, thank you so much for the amazing video; I will keep this in mind in my approach to step 1. Please, what resources do you recommend for studying action potential, especially in neurons and nerves? I more than appreciate any help. Best regards.

    • @SantiagoAQ
      @SantiagoAQ  3 роки тому

      I'd probably try with Osmosis or Physeo videos, they are usually great at explaining those kind of topics. If not available, maybe I'd try reading CRUSH you can download it from here (if it doesn't get flagged) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wS94NyZCPtGjgU1n7RbgoeJ5Fe959-K8

  • @imasuperkoala
    @imasuperkoala 3 роки тому +1

    Please make a video like this one but for CK :)

  • @InsiderHealth
    @InsiderHealth Рік тому

    I love you so much❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dinorahjaime3317
    @dinorahjaime3317 3 роки тому +4

    would it be too much to ask you make a document of these lists for us?