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SEC TION I

Guide to Efficient

Exam Preparation

SEC TION I “I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is `Introduction 2
beautiful.”
—Natalie Portman `USMLE Step 1—The
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“Finally, from so little sleeping and so much reading, his brain dried up
and he went completely out of his mind.” `Defining Your Goal 12
—Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote
`Learning Strategies 13
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
—Dr. Seuss `Timeline for Study 16
“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” `Study Materials 20
—Confucius
`Test-Taking
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” Strategies 22
—Helen Hayes

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” `Clinical Vignette
—Nelson Mandela Strategies 23

`If You Think You
Failed 24

`Testing Agencies 24

`References 25

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