Step 1 plans

One system. Three ways in.

Every plan is a one-time payment for 12 months of the full platform, the iPhone app and the Board Buddy Chrome extension. Add a coach if you want one.

Software Access

Everything automated. No tutor required.

$1,500one-time

Self-guided — no human tutoring included

  • 12 months of ivymed.net — full question bank, NBME-style exams, flashcards
  • IvyMed iPhone app
  • Board Buddy Chrome extension — tracks every UWorld & AMBOSS question
  • AI study planner built for your exam date
  • Community question bank
  • Weekly green / yellow / red check-in email
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Step 1 Pass Plan

The software plus a coach in your corner.

$4,500one-time

20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring + weekly group sessions

  • Everything in Software Access
  • 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring with a top-1% Step 1 tutor
  • Weekly live group sessions built from what your cohort is missing
  • Personal onboarding call and study plan review
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Elite 1-on-1

All 1-on-1, all the way to exam day.

$12,000one-time

Unlimited 1-on-1 tutoring with a test-prep expert until your exam

  • Everything in the Pass Plan
  • Unlimited 1-on-1 sessions until your exam date
  • A dedicated test-prep expert who owns your plan week to week
  • Priority scheduling and direct message access to your tutor
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All tiers are a single one-time payment for 12 months of software access. No subscription, no auto-renew.

Prefer to pay without an account? Use the secure Stripe links: Software Access · Step 1 Pass Plan · Elite 1-on-1. We unlock your access by the email you pay with.

What each plan includes

FeatureSoftware AccessStep 1 Pass PlanElite 1-on-1
ivymed.net platform (12 months)
Board Buddy Chrome extension
IvyMed iPhone app
AI study planner
Community question bank
Weekly check-in email
Weekly live group sessions
1-on-1 tutoring hours020Unlimited
Dedicated test-prep expert

Questions

Is this a subscription?
No. Every tier is a single one-time payment for 12 months of software access. Nothing renews.
What counts as "software access"?
The full ivymed.net Step 1 platform, the IvyMed iPhone app and the Board Buddy Chrome extension, all unlocked on the Google account you buy with. Sign in with the same account everywhere.
How is the Pass Plan different from Elite?
The Pass Plan includes 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring plus weekly live group sessions. Elite replaces the 20-hour cap with unlimited 1-on-1 sessions with a dedicated test-prep expert until your exam date.
Can I start with Software Access and add tutoring later?
Yes. Email support@ivymed.net and we credit what you already paid toward the Pass Plan or Elite.
When does my access start?
Immediately after checkout. Your dashboard unlocks within a minute; the app and extension unlock the next time you open them signed in with the same account.

Not sure which plan fits? Book a free strategy call or email support@ivymed.net.