Your Ultimate Companion for USMLE Step 1 Success
Looking for a high-yield, trusted resource to prepare for USMLE Step 1 or your preclinical exams? Boards and Beyond USMLE STEP 1/Preclinical — one of the most effective tools available for mastering foundational medical concepts. Designed and taught by Dr. Jason Ryan, an award-winning educator, this series includes hundreds of clear, well-structured videos that simplify complex material and help you retain key information. Whether you’re in MS1, MS2, or gearing up for Step 1, this resource will boost your confidence and your scores.
* Checked and Updated: May 21, 2026
Who Should Use Boards and Beyond USMLE Step 1/Preclinical?
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Med students looking for a supplement to their MS1 or MS2 curriculum.
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Anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 1, COMLEX Level 1 or NBME Basic Science exams.
BOARDS AND BEYOND USMLE STEP 1/PRECLINICAL UPDATED 05/2026
BOARDS AND BEYOND STEP 1/PRECLINICAL UPDATED 05/2026 OUTLINE
Chapter 1: Anesthesia (NEW) – 4 Lessons | No Quiz
Chapter 2: Basic Pharmacology – 5 Lessons | 23 Q&A
Chapter 3: Behavioral Science – 9 Lessons | 41 Q&A
Chapter 4: Biochemistry – 28 (+1 related) Lessons | 140 Q&A
Chapter 5: Biostats/Epi – 12 Lessons | 63 Q&A
Chapter 6: Cardiology (NEW) – 47 Lessons | 326 Q&A
Chapter 7: Cell Biology – 14 (+1 related) Lessons | 54 Q&A
Chapter 8: Dermatology – 11 Lessons (NEW) | 50 Q&A
Chapter 9: Endocrinology (NEW) – 30 Lessons | 99 Q&A
Chapter 10: Gastroenterology – 28 Lessons | 128 Q&A
Chapter 11: Genetics – 12 Lessons | 50 Q&A
Chapter 12: Hematology (NEW) – 30 Lessons | 131 Q&A
Chapter 13: Immunology – 19 Lessons | 91 Q&A
Chapter 14: Infectious Disease – 36 Lessons | 182 Q&A
Chapter 15: Musculoskeletal (NEW) – 20 (+5 related) Lessons | 106 Q&A
Chapter 16: Neurology (NEW) – 50 Lessons | 216 Q&A
Chapter 17: Ophthalmology (NEW) – 10 Lessons | No Quiz
Chapter 18: Pathology – 11 Lessons | 53 Q&A
Chapter 19: Psychiatry – 21 Lessons | 121 Q&A
Chapter 20: Pulmonary (NEW) – 30 Lessons | 140 Q&A
Chapter 21: Renal (NEW) – 34 Lessons | 176 Q&A
Chapter 22: Reproductive – 37 (+5 related) Lessons | 156 Q&A
