About Step 101
Don’t leave points on the table.
Study smarter, not harder.
Why Step 101?
USMLE Success= 80% Content Knowledge + 20% Test-Taking Strategy. Step 101 is the only resource devoted exclusively to the 20% of the exam that students are overlooking!
About your Instructor
Andy Hiett, MD
AUTHOR OF STEP 101, SPEAKER, TUTOR, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
My experience as a teacher began as a senior in college when I worked for a company specializing in MCAT preparation. Following Step 1, I had gained insights that I wanted to share with others so I signed up to teach small groups of younger medical students preparing for Step 1. I went on to serve as a 1-on-1 USMLE tutor during my first year of residency. Overall, I have spent over 500 hours helping students prepare for MCAT, USMLE and COMLEX exams.
When I started working with younger medical students, I quickly realized that everyone has their own way of learning the content piece which makes up about 75-80% of your score on USMLE and COMLEX exams. However, I also realized there was an ideal way to approach questions that gave you the best chance to arrive at the correct answer. The right approach and test taking skills can be worth 20-25% of the exam score but they aren't being routinely taught in medical schools across the country. This book is meant to show you how to tackle these overlooked aspects of USMLE and COMLEX exams. This book will save you time and reduce anxiety by providing a roadmap to your goal score with strategies and techniques that anyone can implement. I believe these lessons and insights should be available to all students at an affordable price.
Whenever someone offered me advice for Step, my first instinct was to ask what their scores were. For transparency’s sake, my scores were 256 on Step 1, 263 on Step 2 and 240 on Step 3. The information presented in my book is a culmination of self-studying as well as my experience teaching over the years.
I graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2020. I completed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. I completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Washington and now work as a Sports Medicine Physician at the University of Kansas Medical Center. My goal is to continue working closely with medical students and residents in my future career.
OUR VISION FOR YOU
USMLE exams are difficult but they are even harder when you don't have all the information and resources you need to succeed.
As a private USMLE tutor I was always frustrated by how many students couldn't afford the help they needed. I founded Step 101 with affordability and accessibility in mind. My goal is to share the knowledge I gained at an affordable price you so you can reach your potential!