The Medbullets Step 1 Podcast

Medbullets built its reputation as a free online medical education platform, and their Step 1 podcast takes that same approach to audio. With over 1,700 episodes and counting, this is easily one of the largest collections of USMLE Step 1 review content in podcast form. New episodes drop daily, each running about 8 to 16 minutes, which makes them perfect for slotting into a commute or a quick study break between classes. The format follows a consistent structure. Each episode opens with a clinical vignette-style case, walks through the relevant topic, then presents a board-style question with a full explanation of the answer choices. Topics span every organ system and subject you would expect: gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiology, pathology, pharmacology, you name it. Think of it as having a study buddy who reads you a focused Medbullets page out loud and then quizzes you on it. The podcast holds a 4.9 rating from 88 reviewers, and students consistently praise how digestible the episodes feel. Because each one targets a single concept, like diffuse esophageal spasm or Sheehan syndrome, you can build a study playlist around whatever topics you are weakest on. The short episode length also means you can easily re-listen to tricky subjects without a huge time commitment. For daily passive review that actually sticks, this one is hard to beat.