IvyMed

The simple way to pass.

Three things, in order, until exam day. Step 1 questions, comics, games and flashcards are free.

  1. Build your plan

    Enter your exam date. Get a day-by-day calendar that tells you what to study.

    Locked: Pass Plan

  2. Answer questions

    Do a block every day. Read every explanation, right or wrong.

  3. Watch the crash course

    28 high-yield lectures with notes. Best in your final week.

    Locked: First lecture free

The IvyMed Step 1 app on a phone, showing a practice question

Less to do. More that sticks.

Most students don’t fail from studying too little. They fail from jumping between ten resources. Here your plan decides the day, the questions show what you’re missing, and the crash course locks it in.

It all works on the web and on the IvyMed iPhone app, synced.

“I was grinding on my own and my NBMEs still weren’t moving. There’s no way I would’ve passed Step 1 without IvyTutoring.”
Jordan Ginder, M3, passed Step 1
“Looking back from residency, this is the best way to study for Step 1.”
Jack Norys, PGY-1 surgical resident
“Best money I ever spent!!”
Carrie Covert, M4, passed Step 1

Individual results vary; testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not typical or guaranteed.

Start today.

Make a free account and start answering questions. The Step 1 Pass Plan includes:

  • 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring (in total)
  • Live group classes 5 times per week (Monday–Friday, 90 minutes each), until you're in passing range (above 75% on an official practice exam)
  • Question bank guidance
  • Personalized study plan
  • AI study tools (optional)
  • 1-on-1 onboarding session
  • Check-ins every two weeks for accountability (by text)

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USMLE® is a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). NBME® and FSMB® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). SAT®, AP® and PSAT/NMSQT® are trademarks registered by the College Board. ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT Education Corp. LSAT® is a registered trademark of LSAC. GRE® is a registered trademark of ETS. UWorld®, AMBOSS®, First Aid for the USMLE®, Pathoma®, Sketchy®, Boards and Beyond®, Anki and Coursology are trademarks of their respective owners. All other product, company and university names mentioned (including Harvard University) are the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify them. None of these organizations is affiliated with, sponsors or endorses Ivy Tutoring, LLC or IvyMed.