Dr. Asiia Vinograd
Preparing for USMLE — together
Preparing for USMLE Step 1 together — high-yield lectures, clinical cases and study materials for international medical graduates.
The struggles every IMG knows
Most Russian-speaking IMGs face the same walls when preparing for USMLE.
Dr. Vinograd went through this — and built a system that works.
Too many resources, zero system
First Aid, Pathoma, Sketchy, UWorld. You switch all day and feel like you're going nowhere.
Language barrier slows you down
You understand the medicine — but English explanations take twice as long to process.
No idea where to start
Everyone says 'just do UWorld' but nobody tells you what to read first, in what order, for how long.
No sense of progress
You study for weeks and still can't tell if you're actually ready for the exam.
USMLE format feels foreign
Two-step clinical vignettes are nothing like the exams you took back home.
Studying alone is exhausting
No community, no one to ask, no accountability. Just you and a pile of PDFs.
Credentials & Experience
I am a physician, cardiologist, and researcher — preparing for USMLE Step 1 alongside my students.
My path includes medical school at Bashkir State Medical University, cardiology residency, and a PhD from Harbin Medical University in China. I also have 2.5 years of NICU nursing experience, which shaped my passion for neonatology and pediatrics.
Sections
All high-yield Step 1 disciplines — with lectures, Anki decks and clinical case breakdowns
Microbiology
Gram+ & Gram− bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites, Antibiotics
Pharmacology
Antibiotics, Cardiovascular drugs, Autonomic, CNS drugs
Cardiology
Physiology, ECG, Heart failure, Arrhythmias
Pathology
Inflammation, Neoplasia, Cell injury, Hemodynamics
GI & Liver
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreas, Biliary system
Immunology
Innate & adaptive, Hypersensitivity, Immunodeficiencies
Nephrology & Pulmonology
Physiology, Acid-base, Diuretics, Lung pathology
Neurology & Psychiatry
CNS anatomy, Dementia, Movement disorders, Psychopharmacology
Gastroenterology
GI physiology, Peptic ulcer, IBD, Liver diseases, Colorectal cancer
Anki Decks
Spaced repetition cards for every Step 1 discipline. Free.
Go to Anki Decks02Clinical Cases
Original clinical vignettes in USMLE format — available by subscription
Go to Clinical Cases03Medical English
Terminology, clinical vocabulary, patient communication and USMLE language
- Medical terminology basics — Free
- Clinical vocabulary by system — Premium
- USMLE question language — Premium
- Patient communication scripts — Premium
Free Lectures
High-yield concepts explained in plain language
Gram-Positive Bacteria — Complete Guide
Full lab algorithm, Staph vs Strep, spore-forming bacilli, and 4 clinical vignettes.
Watch on YouTube →
Gram-Negative Bacteria — Complete Guide
Enterobacteriaceae, oxidase-positive rods, obligate intracellular organisms.
Watch on YouTube →
Staphylococcus Aureus — Deep Dive
Toxins, virulence factors, MRSA, and classic Step 1 clinical scenarios.
Watch on YouTube →ECG — Made Simple
Systematic ECG reading from scratch: rhythm, axis, intervals, patterns.
Join early access →Antibiotics — Complete Guide
Mechanism of action, resistance patterns, and clinical indications.
Join early access →Reproductive System Anatomy
Male and female reproductive anatomy, hormones and clinical correlations.
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The most requested topics among students
Read an electrocardiogram from scratch: what to look for, how not to get confused.
Clinical breakdown of laboratory values — from normal to pathological.
Pathogenesis, stages, diagnosis and treatment — everything you need for Step 1.
Choose your path
Start free. Join the club for structured prep, or get study guides and mentoring separately.
Free Access
Everything you need to start your USMLE prep right now.
- YouTube lectures and question breakdowns
- Dr. Vinograd's Telegram and social media
- Support and Q&A chats
USMLE Club
Structured Step 1 prep in English: recorded lessons you watch at your own pace. $35 for early members, then $50.
- Everything in Free
- 2 recorded lessons a week by Step 1 discipline
- Question breakdowns for every discipline
- Anki decks for every discipline
- PDF lectures and a study plan
- Ask questions in the Discord community
- All materials in your student account
Study guides & mentoring
When you need a specific resource or one-on-one advice.
- Study guide by Dr. Vinograd — $15
- Anki decks by discipline
- Mentoring session — from $40
Cancel your club subscription anytime.
Common questions
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Study Together
Join IMGs from around the world preparing for USMLE across all platforms