PASS ProgramReviews of pass-program.com

Great resource! Teaches you how to think rather than what to think, which is the direction Step 1 is moving towards. Will also continue to help on rotations. Highly recommend to anyone struggling to understand practice questions (esp. UW)

I'm a US MD student that passed STEP 1 but failed STEP 2 twice and with pressure from my medical school I registered for the PASS program. I registered for the 5-week course since my scores were borderline 200. What I liked about the program was that for STEP 2 we go through the material for STEP 1 to solidify that foundation so the concepts of STEP 2 were easily formed. Additionally, the program teaches you how to perfect test-taking strategies with morning drills and evening concept drills. The one-on-one tutoring sessions provided are by physicians who went through the PASS program and can relate to you. As everyone's study method is different I just want to share some successful tips that worked for me: 1. I chose to stay in Champaign (in the housing provided) after the 5 weeks for an additional 2-3 weeks instead of going back home to study. I felt the atmosphere had a great study vibe and I wanted to keep my momentum going without distractions from home. The testing center in Champaign was wonderful and the staff was very accommodating. I've tested in big cities and prefer the individualized attention from this small city center. During those additional weeks, I went to morning drills from an hr (6:30 to 7:30 am) and then studied the rest of the day. 2. For STEP 2 I used "NANAK: Next Step in Management for USMLE STEP 3 2nd edition." Yes, this is a STEP 3 book but it served as a quick review and I like how it reviewed initial diagnostic steps vs. best diagnostic steps. I read through this book during the 5 weeks, in addition to the PASS program material, and again within 2-3 days before my exam. I highly recommend. Don't worry about the CCS pages. 3. I came with a mindset for success. It sounds simple but it makes all the difference. It's easy to become discouraged especially when having failed but every day I got up early did questions, went to drills, sat through almost 9 hours of lectures, went home and reviewed that day's lecture, did more questions, reviewed my day's questions, and then cooled down with the NANAK book. I worked hard. This for me was not a place to come to party or play. My determination to succeed and become a physician drove me. 4. The city is very outdoor friendly which was great for me because it provided great study breaks. A walk near a lake or watching people play with their dogs was a great reliever after being in a box studying for hours. 5. The Churches in Champaign are absolutely friendly and served as a family away from home while I was there for 8 weeks. 6. I took a USMLE practice exam at the testing center 1-2 weeks before my exam. I recommend doing this! 7. I dropped UWORLD. After going through the UWORLD 3 times previously, I needed fresh questions. I used Kaplan and it was good. I also recommend doing the 8-hour exams which helped me build stamina. I hope this is helpful to somebody, I remember going here and having a lot of question marks in my head, but I did PASS and improved my score significantly. God be with you and remember "failure will never overtake you if your determination to succeed is strong enough!" ...

Love the Pass program. I used it for step 1 and am back for step 2. Best program and always goes back to the basics and foundations of medicine. Thanks Dr. Francis.

I saw few reviews before coming here. I saw mostly positive and few negative. I’ll break it down and give you my honest opinion. If you come to class and just give your undivided attention to dr Francis. No one can stop you from getting a high score on usmle. But if you don’t come and don’t pay attention. It’s obvious you will have bad remarks for this program. Day one you enter the place, you are welcomed by positive vibes and are surrounded with hard working professionals. As long as you are determined and have the thirst for learning. You will ace those steps and it’s all thanks for dr Francis

When you are giving tools to reason & work through complex medical situations with basic physio, biochem, & physics... etc, caring scenarios to aid the sick, understanding what is really occurring inside the pt's body, starts to expand in your mind. (Of course, easier to understand how to win at doing real well on the boards).

Dr. Francis is AMAZINGLY thee best teacher I've ever had!!

Pass program is such a nice program that will make you pass the USMLE exam even if your medical background is poor! They’re mostly physiology and biochem which is the basic in the medical field! Trust in dr Francis! He has the keys for your success

If you plan to take step 1 and want to pass the first time go for PASS program. If you have failed it before and want to PASS at your next sitting do not even read this message to the end, just register with PASS program. I am not paid for this review, I am simply someone who is grateful to God for Dr. Francis. That man will teach you medicine and also how to pass. All the best, you can do it!!!