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Testimonials & Organizations We’ve Worked With

ORGANIZATIONS WE’VE WORKED WITH

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“Our school has integrated Step 101 as a vital resource for preparing students for their COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 exams. We provided copies of the book to every student and faculty member, which has significantly improved our collective understanding of both the exams’ content and strategies for success.

As a faculty member, I found the book to be transformative. After reading it, I felt better equipped to guide students with informed advice and a deeper understanding of the exams' structure and the preparation required. This enhanced my ability to address student questions with greater confidence and precision.

This summer, we asked our students to read the book before beginning their second year of medical school. This early exposure allowed them to implement its strategies for question analysis, study planning, and effective time management throughout the academic year. When Dr. Hiett spoke with our students, they were eager to engage with him, lining up to ask insightful questions and dive deeper into the concepts. His kindness in offering his contact information for follow-up questions further demonstrated his dedication to student success.

Step 101 has been an invaluable tool for our program, and Dr. Hiett’s expertise has left a lasting impression on both our students and faculty. I would wholeheartedly recommend this resource to other institutions seeking to better prepare their students for the rigors of medical board exams.”

Angela Carrick, DO, FACOEP, FACEP, CS
Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Education

  • "I absolutely recommend this book for USMLE Step 1 preparation! This resource is so helpful, emphasizing not only comprehensive content review but also the often overlooked aspect of test-taking strategy. I have focused predominantly on content in my studies so far, but this book's insights on strategic approaches were really eye-opening. It's also a fairly quick read, so it's not too overwhelming!"

    Selena, University of Texas Health San Antonio

  • "I found the book to be extremely valuable. It provides a unique perspective to studying for board exams that you will not find in your Q banks, textbooks, or other study resources. The book does not teach you exam content, it teaches you test-taking strategies, AKA how to use the content you already know to choose the correct answer on the test."

    Emily Tufford, Penn State College of Medicine

  • "I thought it provided great insight to both test preparation and test taking. Some of my favorite parts were the first section regarding resources, test prep and schedules. I know I am currently stressed about forming a study schedule that's rigorous enough but attainable and I think you mapped it out really well. I also really enjoyed the flow chart on page 49 about how to review a question block."

    Emily Frye, University of Kansas School of Medicine

  • "Overall highly recommend. My biggest takeaway was how important strategy is. The focus is usually on the content and learning the material but for me learning about test-taking strategy was incredibly helpful. I wish I had read this at the beginning of second year or in the summer between M1 and M2."

    Kennedy Dawson, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • "I started working with Dr. Hiett after multiple failed attempts at STEP 1. He was nonjudgmental about my previous struggles and very conscientious about seeking out new methods to effectively study exam material and develop testing strategies. Dr. Hiett encouraged me to try new STEP 1 prep resources and helped me utilize the question bank that best suited my needs. We also worked together to establish an efficient study schedule and met regularly to discuss my progress. In general, my experience working with Dr. Hiett boosted my confidence in myself, my command of the material, and my readiness to sit for the exam even after having difficulty with prior attempts. I ultimately passed my exam and am grateful for the guidance and direction he provided me!"

    MS2, University of Kansas School of Medicine

  • "I just wanted to reach out to let you know how much your book has helped me! I started UWorld for Step 1 about 3 months ago and your strategies have helped me improve my scores tremendously. I’ve also become more confident while going through answer choices."

    Lucinda, St. George’s University School of Medicine

  • "I wanted to let you know that I have passed my Step 1 and your book (Step 101) which I bought and read played a significant part in that. I literally printed out the page that talked about how to approach questions."

    Michael, Danilo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University

“We have had Dr. Hiett working with our second-year classes as they begin to prepare for their COMLEX Level 1 exam.  Our students have read Dr. Hiett’s book and then he has done a workshop for them on the best ways to create their COMLEX test strategy.  His book and his work with our students has been so helpful and is having a meaningful impact not only on our students as they prepare for boards, but also their outcomes in terms of board exam scores.  We value our relationship with Dr. Hiett and we continue to have him engage regularly with our students.”

Richard P. Winslow, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs &
Strategic Academic Programs