Ace the USMLE Step 1 in Just 7 Weeks — Live, Online, and Expert-Guided
Prepare for one of the most important exams of your medical career with a structured, high-impact review course led by renowned USMLE educator Dr. Claude Iliou. Join our immersive online experience designed to help you gain confidence, strengthen your clinical knowledge, and master high-yield Step 1 material.
7 weeks
Duration
Live Online
Format
$5,995
Cost
Trusted by Generations of Future Physicians

Why Choose This Course?

Expert Instruction by Dr. Claude Iliou

With over two decades of USMLE prep experience, Dr. Iliou has mentored hundreds of successful Step 1 candidates across the globe.

Fully Live & Interactive

Real-time teaching, Q&A sessions, and active case-based learning delivered via Zoom.

Comprehensive High-Yield Curriculum

Designed to target exam-relevant material with a balance of theory and clinical application.

Online Flexibility + Structure

Attend from anywhere and stay on track with a weekly schedule, session recordings, and dedicated support.

About the Faculty

Dr. Iliou

Dr. Claude-Bernard Iliou received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1983. Following this, he spent 2 years at the Massachusetts General Hospital characterizing and purifying the alpha-1 adrenergic receptor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Research with Edgar Haber, M.D. Dr. Iliou attended the Howard University College of Medicine from 1985 to 1989 where he graduated with honors in surgery. He did an internal medicine residency followed by an anesthesiology residency at the Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Hospital Center, respectively. He worked for a few years in clinical practice before opening his own practice in Pain management in 1997. He received training for the insertion of programmable pumps and stimulators in 1999. He became the Medical Director of several health centers and founded a Chronic Pain support group in Southwest Florida. During that period, he also participated in a number of large clinical trials for Verapamil and PEG-interferon. His inexhaustible passion for teaching was evident as a medical speaker for 7 different pharmaceutical companies between 1997 and 2004.

What You’ll Learn – Weekly Curriculum

Over the course of 7 intensive weeks, you’ll cover all core Step 1 topics and build a strong exam foundation:

  • Week 1: Foundations

    Biochemistry, molecular biology, and general principles — the essential building blocks.

  • Week 2: Challenging material

    Physiology, Pharmacology and core systems: CVS< Respiratory and Renal

  • Week 3: Microbiology & Immunology

    Pathogens, immune responses, hypersensitivities, and vaccines.

  • Week 4: Pathology Bootcamp

    Comprehensive systems-based pathology review with clinical correlations.

  • Week 5: Systems Reviews

    GI, Endocrine, Genital Tract and Heme/Onc

  • Week 6: Behavioral Sciences and Biostatistics

    Case studies, high-yield pearls, and board-style MCQs.

  • Week 7: Practice Exams & Review Marathon

    Two full-length NBME-style mock exams with guided feedback and strategy sessions.

All sessions include:

✔ 7 Weeks of Live Online Instruction
✔ Access to session recordings
✔ Downloadable High-Yield Notes
✔ Weekly Practice Questions
✔ Full-Length Mock Exams
✔ Personalized Study Tips & Exam Strategy
✔ Support from a Dedicated Course Coordinator
All live lectures take place starting at 10AM EST -2pm EST.
All live lectures take place starting at 10AM EST -2pm EST.
All live lectures take place starting at 10AM EST -2pm EST.

All live lectures take place starting at 10AM EST -2pm EST.

Feedback

Student Testimonials

Dr. Iliou made the material finally make sense. I was overwhelmed before — now I feel confident walking into Step 1.

Maria T.
SJSM Student

This course gave me the structure I desperately needed. The live format was a game-changer.

Aaron R.
IMG Graduate

Hands down the best prep experience I’ve had. Dr. Iliou’s insights are invaluable.

Sam D.
US Med Grad

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:
Students preparing for USMLE Step 1
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking expert guidance
Students who’ve struggled with self-paced study
Anyone aiming for a comprehensive, structured, and interactive prep program

Next Start Date is
November 3rd, 2025

Total Program Cost:
  • ✔ $5,995

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What if I miss a session?

All sessions are recorded and made available to enrolled students for on-demand viewing.

2

Yes. Two full-length mock exams are included in Week 7 with instructor-guided debriefs.

3

Absolutely. Test-taking techniques and pattern recognition are a key component of the program.

4

Certificate of completion will be issued to students who have reached a minimum 80% attendance and have successfully completed at least 90% of the assigned material and both mock exams.

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