{"id":6113,"date":"2025-11-10T10:26:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/?p=6113"},"modified":"2025-11-10T10:51:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:51:25","slug":"step-1-review-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/news\/2025\/11\/step-1-review-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Step 1 review week brings energy and innovation to UNC SOM"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_6114\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 723px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6114 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-280x210.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">One of the winning groups pose with their UNC gear donated by Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the new year begins,\u00a0many\u00a0second-year\u00a0medical students across the country will\u00a0enter\u00a0their dedicated study period for the USMLE Step 1\u00a0board\u00a0exam,\u00a0an assessment\u00a0they all\u00a0must\u00a0pass before\u00a0starting\u00a0clinical clerkships\u00a0and becoming physicians.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the UNC School of Medicine,\u00a0the class of 2028\u00a0is\u00a0getting a head start.\u00a0Medical science directors Dr. Evan Raff and Dr. Emily Moorefield teamed up with Dr. Danielle Samulski to\u00a0launch\u00a0a\u00a0Step 1 review week\u00a0designed to support students both academically and personally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBased on student feedback, we created a first-of-its-kind, high-energy week filled with engaging sessions, friendly competition, and new study tools,\u201d Raff said. \u201cIt was rigorous, motivating, and fun \u2014 an experience we hope translates into success on their exams and beyond.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the week, students worked in groups to revisit key concepts, tackle practice questions, and participate in fast-paced activities across topic areas. With UNC\u2019s Step 1 pass rate consistently above the national average, the review week aimed to reinforce academic excellence while easing stress and boosting confidence ahead of dedicated study time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since the\u00a0USMLE Step 1 transitioned to a pass\/fail format in 2022, medical schools have\u00a0reconsidered how best to\u00a0prepare students.\u00a0At\u00a0UNC, this\u00a0opportunity\u00a0inspired\u00a0a curricular innovation\u00a0focused not only on\u00a0academic success, but also\u00a0on\u00a0student wellness and engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe Step 1 review week was a milestone for our students and our curriculum,\u201d Raff added. \u201cPreparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam is one of the greatest challenges our students face on their journey to becoming physicians, and we wanted to reimagine how schools can support students through it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By carving out time for focused review, students stepped away from their regular coursework and engaged in a fun and exciting learning experience to build\u00a0momentum\u00a0for the months ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6117\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 335px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Winners from Step 1 review week hold their UNC SOM swag.\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3-280x210.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/838\/2025\/11\/Step-1-Review-Winners-3-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Another winning group during the Step 1 review week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u201cDr. Samulski\u2019s review sessions were incredibly helpful,\u201d said CJ Tyson,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u00a0a second-year medical\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">student<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u00a0and Foundation Phase Co-Chief Advocate.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u201cT<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">hey really highlighted which areas I felt confident in and where I had weaker spots to focus on. Drs. Samulski, Raff, and Moorefield also put so much great energy into\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">hyping<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\"> the class with fun music and party vibes. Even at 8:30 a.m., it was so fun to see <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW61197361 BCX0\">all of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">\u00a0my classmates excited for it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61197361 BCX0\">.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61197361 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each day ended with a celebration of teamwork and achievement. The winning groups received UNC Nike athletics gear and UNC School of Medicine swag, generously\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">donated by UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham and School of Medicine leaders Dr. Cristy Page and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support fr<\/span>om across campus, along with sponsorship by the Behind the Knife surgical board review program, helped make the week a resounding success. The Step 1 review week <span data-contrast=\"auto\">promoted meaningful change and showed how medical schools can empower students during one of the most pivotal moments in their training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNC School of Medicine launched a first-of-its-kind, innovative Step 1 review week for its second-year medical students. \u201cPreparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam is one of the greatest challenges our students face on their journey to becoming physicians, and we wanted to reimagine how schools can support students through it,&#8221; said Dr. Evan 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