Fennie vs Boards and Beyond
Boards and Beyond: Video lectures by Dr. Jason Ryan covering all Step 1 topics in pre-clinical-aligned format.
Comparison uses nominative fair use; Boards and Beyond is a trademark of its owner. Fennie is independent.
What Boards and Beyond does well
- Comprehensive Step 1 video coverage
- Pre-clinical-aligned organization
- Quality teaching style
- Standalone curriculum option
Where Fennie differs
- Daily Plans alongside Boards and Beyond
- Spaced repetition on lecture content
- Class notes processed into flashcards
- AI tutor for explanations
When to use each
Use Boards and Beyond as your primary content review for Step 1. Use Fennie alongside for daily plans and flashcards from the material.
FAQ
B&B or Pathoma?
Different scopes. Pathoma is path-only; B&B covers all Step 1 content. Use both.
B&B watching strategy?
Watch along with class for first pass; rewatch during dedicated. Pair with UWorld questions.
B&B + Fennie?
Yes — process B&B notes through Fennie for daily plans and spaced-rep flashcards.
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