USMLE Hispanic Academy

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
234 E. 149th Street, Room 4C-176, Bronx, NY 10451
Research Assistance Program
USMLE Step 1
Lecturers: Dr. Jaime Navarrete and Dr. Radames Rojas
Supervisor: Dr. Sócrates Castillo, PGY-IV * Coordinator: Dr. Jorge Piña
INFORMATION: (718) 579-6429
Mondays and Thursdays: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First Floor * Conference Room 5
USMLE Step 1:GENERAL PROGRAM
September Friday 8th, 2006 to March Thursday 29th, 2007
(29 Weeks = 7 Months +)

1. Introduction – Test-Taking Strategies
2. ANATOMY: Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology and Histology (5 weeks)
3. Physiology (Pathophysiology) (4 Weeks)
4. Behavioral Sciences (2 Weeks)
5. Biochemistry: Molecular Biology – Genetics - Nutrition (4 Weeks)
6. Microbiology: Bacteriology-Virology, Mycology and Parasitology (3 Weeks)
7. Immunology (2 Weeks)
8. Pathology (6 Weeks)
9. Pharmacology (3 Weeks)
Total number of Weeks: 29

Admission and registration is free. All participants must be dedicated, informed and punctual to all classes. Support material and references are from USMLE oriented books. All participants are suggested to take a previous USMLE Step 1 Diagnostic Test before or during first four (4) weeks of classes. For Admission requirements please contact Dr. Sócrates Castillo, PGY-IV at (718) 579-5190