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UIT Step | Microbiology Crash Course — Dr. Haider Khan

The Impact Theory Method

UIT: Step 1 Microbiology
Crash Course

Name: USMLE Step 1 Microbiology Crash Course
Availability: OutOfStock

Stop memorizing. Start thinking. ·

A 24-day live intensive designed to teach you how to reason through Step 1 microbiology vignettes — not just recall bug names.

80+Countries

4Pillars

100%Vignette

24dConfidence

Course begins April 22, 2026 at 11 AM CST · Enrollment closes Apr 20

Live Daily Sessions

11 AM – 1 PM
CST

April 22 – May 15, 2025

Only limited seats available this cohort

The Problem

Why IMGs struggle with micro vignettes — even after months of studying

Recognizing the problem is the first step toward fixing it. Does any of this sound familiar?

Memorized the bug. Step 1 asked about the patient.

Medical school trains you to identify organisms. Step 1 tests your ability to work backward from a clinical picture to the pathogen.

Weeks of studying. Still unsure on test day.

Passive review builds familiarity, not mastery. If you can't apply under pressure, the hours don't count. Method > hours.

Too many resources. Zero integration.

Anki, Sketchy, Pathoma — each teaches a fragment. None shows how the clinical picture, pathogen, and treatment connect into one answer.

Step 1 rewards reasoning, not recall.

You must recognize the vignette pattern, not just the organism name. That's a different cognitive skill — and it's trainable.

The Framework

The Impact Theory Method

Four deliberate steps. Every single session. No exceptions. This is what separates reasoning from memorizing.

Concept

Core mechanism — the biological logic behind every bug, not just the name.

Clinical Example

Real patient scenario that builds clinical instinct from day one.

Step 1 Vignette

Exactly how the concept appears on exam — phrasing, distractors, traps.

Application

UWorld-style questions with full explanations of the reasoning chain.

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"Thank you for this amazing session. The way you integrated all the high-yield points from the entire First Aid on this topic, along with the questions at the end, was truly commendable. It made the session very engaging and helpful for revision. Really appreciate the effort!"

UIT Step Student

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"You are a great team, and it's really nice to know how thoughtfully everything is being planned."

Kanza Ahsan

UIT Student

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"Classes have been so helpful I already enrolled in pathology as well, can't be more grateful for the effort put into it. Thanks"

Carla Aratta

Crash Course Member

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"Thank you for this great session. I know I need to improve my question-solving skills, but your classes have truly opened my mind, and I can already feel a positive change in my understanding of Biochemistry. God bless you all. Take care."

Anonymous Student

Biochemistry Attendee

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"Interesting class... a lot of great information.."

Dr. Tokunbo

Physician & Course Participant

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"You are perfect thank you. Also I just started uworld, so if it helps everyone I can share access with you and Dr. khan for some questions too. Let me know what I can do I'm happy to help. Honestly this is all thoughtful and generous, the crash course itself with the time and effort you and the IMGHH team and Dr. Khan pour into this. I'm a 2020 graduate who failed step 1 twice so this all is simply ineffable. Thank you for all that you do."

Grateful Step 1 Retaker

IMG, Class of 2020

What's Included

Everything you need to win

This is not a lecture series. It is a complete preparation system built specifically around how Step 1 micro is tested.

Live Sessions

Interactive daily sessions with Dr. Haider and real-time Q&A throughout.

3-month access to recordings

Every session archived — watch anytime, unlimited replays, no expiry.

First Aid 2025 Mapping

Exact page references so you anchor every concept directly to your FA.

UWorld-Style QBank

Step 1 mirror questions built to the exact same reasoning standard.

Milestones Roadmap

Personalized study guide to track progress and fill gaps efficiently.

Question Approach Training

Dissect UWorld logic — learn to eliminate wrong answers systematically.

Dr. Haider Khan

USMLE Educator

Credentials & Approach

Expert in USMLE Step 1 clinical reasoning and vignette strategy
Proven track record of NBME score improvement

Course Schedule

22 sessions. Every system covered.

Built to mirror the exact weighting and phrasing you'll face on Step 1.

April 22 – May 15, 2025 11 AM – 2 PM CST Daily

Day 1

4/22/2026

Microbiology—basic bacteriology, Bacterial structures, cell envelope, Stains, Special culture requirements, Anaerobes, Intracellular bacteria, Encapsulated bacteria, Urease-positive organisms.

Day 2

4/23/2026

Catalase-positive organisms, Pigment-producing bacteria, In vivo biofilm-producing bacteria, Spore-forming bacteria, Bacterial virulence factors, Antibiotic resistance mechanisms, Bacterial genetics, Main features of exotoxins and endotoxins, Bacteria with exotoxins

Day 3

4/24/2026

Bacteria with exotoxins (continued), Endotoxin, Microbiology—clinical bacteriology, Gram-positive lab algorithm, Hemolytic bacteria, Staphylococcuss aureus, Staphylococcuss epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus.

Day 4

4/25/2026

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Viridans group streptococci, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci), Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococci), Streptococcus gallolyticus, Enterococci, Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, Clostridioides difficile, Clostridium tetani, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens.

Day 5

4/26/2026

Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Listeria monocytogenes, Nocardia vs Actinomyces, Mycobacterium, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Gram-negative lab algorithm, Neisseria

Day 6

4/27/2026

Haemophilus influenzae, Burkholderia cepacia complex, Bordetella pertussis, Brucella, Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella vs Shigella, Yersinia enterocolitica, Lactose-fermenting enteric bacteria, Escherichia coli

Day 7

4/28/2026

Klebsiella, Campylobacter jejuni, Proteus mirabilis, Vibrio cholerae, Helicobacter pylori, Spirochetes, Lyme disease, Leptospira interrogans, Syphilis, Diagnosing Syphilis, Chlamydiae, Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes.

Day 8

4/29/2026

Gardnerella vaginalis, Zoonotic bacteria, Rickettsial diseases and vector-borne illnesses, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, microbiology—mycology, Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis,

Day 9

4/30/2026

Opportunistic fungal infections, Pneumocystis jiroveci, Sporothrix schenckii, microbiology—Parasitology, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium

Day 10

5/1/2026

Toxoplasma Gondii, Naegleria Fowleri, Trypanosoma Brucei, Plasmodium, P malariae, P vivax/ovale, P falciparum, Babesia, Trypanosoma Cruzi, Leishmania spp., Trichomonas Vaginalis, Nematode route of infection.

Day 11

5/3/2026

Nematodes, Cestodes, Trematodes, Ectoparasites, Parasite hints, microbiology—Virology, Viral structure—general features, Viral genetics

Day 12

5/4/2026

Viral genomes, Viral envelopes, DNA viruses, Herpesviruses, HSV identification, Receptors used by viruses, RNA Viruses

Day 13

5/5/2026

Picornavirus, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus, Influenza viruses, Genetic/antigenic shift, Genetic/antigenic drift, Rubella virus, Paramyxoviruses, Acute laryngotracheobronchitis, Measles (rubeola) virus, Mumps virus, Arboviruses transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, Yellow fever virus, Zika virus.

Day 14

5/6/2026

Rabies virus, Ebola virus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Hepatitis viruses, HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV, Extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis B and C, Hepatitis serologic markers.

Day 15

5/7/2026

HIV, HIV diagnosis, Common diseases of HIV positive adults, Prions, microbiology—systems, Normal microbiota: dominant, Bugs causing foodborne illness, Bugs causing diarrhea, Common causes of pneumonia, Special groups, Common causes of meningitis, Cerebrospinal fluid finding in meningitis, Infections causing brain abscess.

Day 16

5/8/2026

Osteomyelitis, Red rashes of childhood, Urinary tract infections, Common vaginal infections, Sexually transmitted infection

Day 17

5/10/2026

TORCH infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Healthcare-associated infections, Bugs affecting unvaccinated children, microbiology—Antimicrobials therapy, Penicillin G, V

Day 18

5/11/2026

Penicillinase- sensitive penicillins, Penicillinase- resistant penicillins, Piperacillin, Cephalosporins, B- lactamase inhibitors, Carbapenems, Aztreonam, Vancomycin, Protein synthesis inhibitors, Aminoglycosides

Day 19

5/12/2026

Tetracyclines, Tigecycline, Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin, Linezolid, Macrolides, Polymyxins, Sulfonamides, Dapsone, Trimethoprim, Fluoroquinolones, Daptomycin, Metronidazole

Day 20

5/13/2026

Antituberculous drugs, MYCOBACTERIAL CELL, Antimycobacterial therapy, Antimicrobial prophylaxis, Prophylaxis in HIV infection/AIDS, Antifungal therapy, Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Flucytosine, Azoles, Terbinaine, Echinocandins, Griseofulvin, Antiprotozoal therapy, Anti- mite/ louse, Chloroquine

Day 21

5/14/2026

Antihelmintic therapy, Oseltamivir, zanamivir, Baloxavir, Remdesivir, Acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir, Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, HIV therapy, Hepatitis C therapy, Disinfection and sterilization, Antimicrobials to avoid in pregnancy

Day 22

5/15/2026

review day with long stem questions

Enrollment

One investment. Complete preparation.

No hidden fees. No add-ons. Everything included at each tier.

Tier 01

Foundation

$20

Full 22-session live access
Session recordings & replays
ITM framework training

Tier 02

Guided Performance

$30

Everything in Foundation
Milestones Roadmap
USMLE-style QBank access

Tier 03

Mentorship Advantage

$40

Everything in Guided
Exclusive 1:1 mentorship session with experienced USMLE coach

FAQ

Questions we hear every cohort

What if I miss a live session?

Every session is recorded and uploaded within hours. You can watch at your own pace — you never fall behind, and recordings don't expire.

Is this only for Step 1?

The focus is Step 1 microbiology, but the ITM reasoning framework applies directly to Step 2 CK clinical vignettes as well.

How is this different from UWorld + Sketchy?

UWorld gives questions. Sketchy gives mnemonics. UIT Step teaches clinical reasoning — how to think when you see a vignette you've never seen before. That's the missing link.

What is the refund policy?

No refund policy.

When does enrollment close?

April 21, 2026 or when seats fill — whichever comes first. Cohorts are intentionally small to preserve interaction quality with Dr. Haider.

Last Call

April 22 starts whether
you are ready or not.

The students who enroll today will walk into Step 1 microbiology knowing how to think. The rest will still be memorizing names and hoping.

Enrollment closes April 21

USMLE Step 1 Microbiology Crash Course

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UIT: Step 1 Microbiology
Crash Course

Why IMGs struggle with micro vignettes — even after months of studying