NBME Top Concepts

USMLE Step 1

Get a feel for HyGuru’s integrative, active-recall teaching methodology with this free course comprised of the pathophysiology section and some of the High Yield Images lectures from our Step 1 Pass/Fail Course.



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10 organ systems

covering the highest yield pathophysiology in a question-based manner and derived from NBME-style practice exams.

14 hours

of free content on top NBME & USMLE exam concepts and high-yield images. The equivalent of doing hundreds of questions in preparation for the USMLE Step 1.

475 pages

of premium course notes organized by organ system for easy follow-along. $75, printed and shipped via Amazon to the comfort of your study space. Just $55 for the secure downloadable PDF.

About the Course


Get a feel for HyGuru teaching with this free course comprised of the pathophysiology section and some of the High Yield Images lectures from our Step 1 Pass/Fail Course. This course is a great way to accomplish a high-yield Step 1 pathophysiology review. We cover hundreds of NBME-style questions and high yield images across all organ systems in an integrative, active recall manner. Follow along with this course using the NBME Top Concepts Notes.

How is this course different from HyGuru’s USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Course?


While the NBME Top Concepts Course is a fantastic review for Step 1 pathophysiology, it’s not as comprehensive as our Step 1 Pass/Fail course. The Pass/Fail course is mapped to the USMLE Step 1 content outline and augments each organ’s pathophysiology with its physiology and pharmacology integrated with the relevant immunology and biochemistry. The Pass/Fail course is the most integrative and efficient way to master Step 1 content and prepare for the exam. See the table below for a side-by-side comparison of the two courses.


Video Run Time

USMLE Subjects

Mapped UW Questions

Handouts/Notes

High Yield Images for the USMLE

Quizlet Cards

NBME Top Concepts

14 Hours

Pathophysiology

HyGuru Pass Fail Course

66 Hours

Comprehensive

HyGuru makes it simple.


In listening to our free interactive lectures, you'll do hundreds of NBME Step 1 style questions while mastering the subject matter.

A Course Focused on Helping you Succeed on the USMLE Step 1.

Active recall lectures will help you learn, integrate & apply material for an efficient learning experience.

Premium, high-quality interactive lecture notes which follow the material covered in the videos.

400+ pages of interactive notes to follow along with lectures easily. $75 printed and shipped to you via Amazon or $55 for the secure downloadable PDF.

With HyGuru, integrate and apply material for your practice NBME & Step I exam while you study.

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Free Downloadable PDF Preview of our Course Notes - Cardiology

Our USMLE Step 1 Course Curriculum


  Review the NBME Top Concepts Course with High Yield Notes
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  Cardiac Physiology for the USMLE
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  NBME Top Concepts: Cardiology
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  High Yield Images & PE for the USMLE Step 1 (Introduction)
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  Top NBME Concepts - Respiratory
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  NBME Top Concepts: Endocrinology
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  NBME Top Concepts: Gastroenterology
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  High Yield USMLE Images & PE Findings: Gastroenterology
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  NBME Top Concepts: Hematology
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  High Yield Images for the USMLE Step 1 (Hematology)
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  NBME Top Concepts: Neurology
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  High Yield Images & PE Findings: Neurology
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  Top NBME Concepts: Renal
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  High Yield USMLE Images & PE Findings: Renal
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  Top NBME Concepts: Reproductive
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  Top NBME Concepts: Rheumatology & Dermatology
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  Top NBME Concepts - Psychiatry
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  Top NBME Concepts Dermatology
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Follow along with the Videos with my Premium NBME Top Concepts Notes


Shipped directly to your study space. They contain diagrams and key principles from high-yield USMLE resources. In the 14 hour course, you will be able to get through this 335 page book cover to cover.


Free Downloadable PDF Preview of our Course Notes - Cardiology

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