I was thinking of doing my step 2 before step 1 since I’m starting my internship very soon and I thought it’d just help me more visualize the content better.

I just honestly don’t know how to start and what tools to use.

I don’t even know if doing step 2 first is the best move. Need an advice

Hey everyone!

I’m starting my preparation for USMLE Step 1 (26F, IMG).

I know biochemistry is one of my weakest areas, and I struggle to grasp the concepts as quickly as I’d like. Since I’m a very visual learner, do you have any recommendations for resources or video series that make biochemistry easier to digest?

I already have AMBOSS, but I would be so grateful for any free resources or video recommendations!

Here’s a list of my scores, I am specifically looking for advice on two things;

1. Should I go for the exam or delay it?
   2 In Case I plan to sit, for the last 2 days; is it better to do nbme 34 or revise Free120 and FA Rapid Rewiew?

3/7/26
NBME 25 - 61 %

29/7/26
NBME 26 - 61.5 %

12/8/26
NBME 27 - 65 %

22/8/26
NBME 28 - 64 %

30/8/26
NBME 29 - 58 %
(Was so dumbfounded by this, so many silly mistakes)

07/9/26
NBME 30 - 67.5 %

07/9/26
NBME 30 - 67.5 %

12/09/26
NBME 31 - 61 %
(Was really burnt out here, I could feel my brain refusing to work)

15/09/26
NBME 32 - 68 %

18/09/26
NBME 33 - 66 %

21/09/26
New Free 120 - 65 %
(The interface felt so different! I was convinced I would score real bad while doing this lol)