1. NATIONAL CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION, NCIME
INTERNATIONAL USMLE BOARD REVIEW PROGRAM

2. Board Review Program
The National Center of International Medical Education, NCIME, has partnered with Advanced Preclinical Review Program, APCRP, to create a live USMLE board review program in Nigeria and Jordan.

3. USMLE® Step 1
Assesses whether you understand and can apply important concepts of the sciences basic to the practice of medicine, with special emphasis on principles and mechanisms underlying health, disease, and modes of therapy.
Ensures mastery of not only the sciences that provide a foundation for the safe and competent practice of medicine in the present, but also the scientific principles required for maintenance of competence through lifelong learning
program

4. USMLE® Step 1 Test Format
8 hour Computerized exam
7 blocks
46 questions/block
Administered by Prometric Testing Center

5. The NCIME-APCRP Step 1 Board Review Program
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Eight weeks live lectures
Complete Organ – System Coverage
1 Diagnostic Assessment Exam (Proctored)
1 Eight Hour Mid-Term Assessment (Proctored)
1 Eight Hour Final Assessment (Proctored)
Advising to ensure goals & accomplishments
Study strategy
Tutoring / Drilling Sessions

6. The NCIME-APRP Step 1 Board Review Program
General Principles:
Biochemistry
Genetics
Embryology
Microbiology
Immunology
Behavioral
Pathology
Pharmacology
Organ Systems:
Endocrine
Reproductive
Renal
Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue
Hematological & Oncology
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Neurology
Gastrointestinal
Psychiatry

7. 1000 + Pages of Highest Yield Material
Course Material
11 Books
Pages of Highest Yield Material
150+ Color Diagrams

8. Sample Books

9. LECTURES AT A GLANCE

10. Importance of Board Review especially for IMGs
Foundation
Structure
Exam oriented
High yield information

11. High Scores and Attempts
Most residency programs, because of the volume of applicants, will only interview and accept candidates that pass their board exams on the first attempt
“The applicant must have in his/her possession USMLE Part 2 scores and ECFMG certificates must be applied for before any application is considered. 
Foreign medical school graduates with USMLE scores of less than 195 or failures on USMLE steps are rarely interviewed.”
Louisiana State University Health Care Systems

12. APCRP Track Record Sample STUDENT ATA Total Exams Taken 52
Total Number Passed 40
Percentage Passed
76.92%
Minimum Passing Score 75
Maximum Passing Score 99
Average
80.3

13. USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills
NCIME-APCRP also offer a 7 day Step 2 Clinical Skills preparatory course

14. USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills
About the CS exam:
Live communication-based exam with 12 standardized patient interactions (11 are scored).
Offered in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, & Houston

15. USMLE Step 2 CS Exam Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS)
ICE
SEP
CIS
Questioning Skills
Information-sharing Skills
Professional Manner and Rapport
Integrated Clinical Encounter (ICE)
Data Gathering
Patient Note
Spoken English Proficiency (SEP)
Your ability to be understood and understand 15
The exam is Pass or Fail. You must pass all 3 components in order to receiving a passing score.

16. CS Scoring Standardized Patient Physician Raters CIS - 100% SEP – 100%
ICE
SEP
CIS
Standardized Patient
CIS %
SEP – 100%
ICE (40%)
Data Gathering
History
Physician Raters
ICE (60%) – Patient Note 16

17. Exam Day 17

18. Exam Day 15 minutes 10 minutes
Outside the room -Patient Information Inside the room -Communicate in English -Exhibit professional manner -Relevant medical history -Focused physical exam -Patient discussion Outside the room again -Cannot re-enter -Compose a patient note
15 minutes
10 minutes 18

19. Keys to Step 2 CS Success Hands-on Practice!!! Understand the Exam
Don’t let your nerves get the best of you
Be prepared NOW!!! Exam dates will continue to be difficult to get. 19

20. USMLE® Step 2 CS Test Format
12 patient encounters with standardized patients
Doctor/patient relationship is evaluated
25 minutes per round
15 minutes/patient encounter
10 minutes/patient note
Clinical Skills Evaluation Centers [CSEC]

21. Importance of Board Review [Step 2 CS]
Assessment of communication skills and proper diagnoses
Time management
Patient Note is typed
Exam scored by Standardized Patients and Physician

22. Why Choose NCIME-APCRP
Comprehensive preparation !!! Experience and knowledge !!! Proven track record !!! Continuously improving !!! Focus on student success !!!