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Showing posts with label USMLE. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Short Guide To USMLE step 2 CK
Step 2 CK Resources I Used For My Exam
-Uworld question bank (with 4-block assessment). This was very vital to my preparation and I used this for the whole duration of studying. I started subject by subject during my third year rotations. I then started the Kaplan qbank after the first round of uworld questions. My goal was to go through uworld completely twice. I did the uworld assessment some months to my exam. I didn't do any NBMEs.
-Kaplan question bank (with a 3-block assessment & two full simulation tests). I did the assessment first, then began the question bank, starting with my weakest subjects. I went back to uworld after going through Kaplan once. Kaplan questions took me longer to review than uworld questions because of their longer stems and explanations. I decided to stick with uworld as my exam date got closer, just so that I could go through all the questions a second time.. However, I did one of the full simulations half way through studying and the second one a week before my exam.
-USMLE Step 2CK Secrets. This was my favorite book to study. It covers all the subjects and contains high yield questions and answers. I was able to use this during my rotations because it fit into my white coat pocket. I loved that I could study whenever I had free time on the floors or in the subway on my way to the hospital and back home. I went through the book twice.
-Master The Boards Step 2. I used this along with uworld, annotating as I went through each subject. I went over it again a few days to my exam, just as a general review, especially with any troublesome topics.
-Step-Up to Medicine. This is a great textbook to use as a reference. It covers almost all topics in Internal Medicine in detail.
-Kaplan comprehensive cases (20 Internal Medicine topics covered here by Dr.Conrad Fischer). These were amazing high yield videos covering topics from Mitral stenosis to management of hypertension. They were definitely worth the time for me.
-Uworld Biostatistics bank. I found this to be a great asset to my preparation. It didn't have those long pharmaceutical questions, but it seemed to have everything else.
-Uworld Biostatistics bank. I found this to be a great asset to my preparation. It didn't have those long pharmaceutical questions, but it seemed to have everything else.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
USMLE Step 1 Quick Resource List
Preparing for any exam is stressful enough, especially when there are thousands of resources to choose from. Here is a list of resources I and friends have used personally and found to be very high yield for step 1.
1. First of all, a question bank. I'm not talking about pdfs or copies of an old bank, but an actual, individual question bank.This gives you a chance to practice questions in real time, and to get a feel of what kind of questions to expect on the USMLE.
2. First Aid for the USMLE step 1: This is a must-have for step 1. It's a great guide to the Basic Science content seen on the exam. it also contains all the basic information you need to know about the USMLE. It goes hand in hand with whatever question bank you decide to use. I used it both as a textbook and a notebook. I annotated in the available spaces, the extra information I found in the question bank that wasn't already in the book. Towards the end of my preparation, I had all the information I needed in this one book. I actually took it apart and put it in a 3-hole binder, so that I could add pages of information in-between.
3. Pathoma: This has to be one of the best resources ever. I used it for Pathology in medical school and also for Step 1. It includes a textbook and videos that simplify the relevant topics for step 1 Pathology. I would say try to go through this at least once in order to solidify your knowledge in this subject which is a large part of step 1.
4. Goljan high yield notes: this is a comprehensive list of various diseases, mnemonics, and quick pointers for various subjects. If you can get these, they'll be a great addition to your study materials.
5. Kaplan lectures: There are live courses and online courses that provide lectures on all step 1 subjects. I used this especially for the difficult topics. I didn't necessarily go through all of the videos. I found them very useful for pharmacology and physiology. The course comes with textbooks as well.
6. Doctors In Training (DIT) lectures: These provide lectures which cover all subjects as well. You can choose to use these or the Kaplan videos.
7. NBME practice tests: This is the most common test used before going into the examination.
8. Study partner: of course you can study alone. One of the main things I did with my study partner was to quiz each other on high yield topics. There's a page at the end of the First aid book with diseases and pathognominic terms. You could also quiz each other on the Goljan high yield notes. What better way to stay motivated than through someone else who's studying for the same exam.
Drop any questions or suggestions you have below. I will update this if anything else comes to mind. I'll post my step 2 CK, CS and step 3 experiences soon.
1. First of all, a question bank. I'm not talking about pdfs or copies of an old bank, but an actual, individual question bank.This gives you a chance to practice questions in real time, and to get a feel of what kind of questions to expect on the USMLE.
2. First Aid for the USMLE step 1: This is a must-have for step 1. It's a great guide to the Basic Science content seen on the exam. it also contains all the basic information you need to know about the USMLE. It goes hand in hand with whatever question bank you decide to use. I used it both as a textbook and a notebook. I annotated in the available spaces, the extra information I found in the question bank that wasn't already in the book. Towards the end of my preparation, I had all the information I needed in this one book. I actually took it apart and put it in a 3-hole binder, so that I could add pages of information in-between.
3. Pathoma: This has to be one of the best resources ever. I used it for Pathology in medical school and also for Step 1. It includes a textbook and videos that simplify the relevant topics for step 1 Pathology. I would say try to go through this at least once in order to solidify your knowledge in this subject which is a large part of step 1.
4. Goljan high yield notes: this is a comprehensive list of various diseases, mnemonics, and quick pointers for various subjects. If you can get these, they'll be a great addition to your study materials.
5. Kaplan lectures: There are live courses and online courses that provide lectures on all step 1 subjects. I used this especially for the difficult topics. I didn't necessarily go through all of the videos. I found them very useful for pharmacology and physiology. The course comes with textbooks as well.
6. Doctors In Training (DIT) lectures: These provide lectures which cover all subjects as well. You can choose to use these or the Kaplan videos.
7. NBME practice tests: This is the most common test used before going into the examination.
8. Study partner: of course you can study alone. One of the main things I did with my study partner was to quiz each other on high yield topics. There's a page at the end of the First aid book with diseases and pathognominic terms. You could also quiz each other on the Goljan high yield notes. What better way to stay motivated than through someone else who's studying for the same exam.
Drop any questions or suggestions you have below. I will update this if anything else comes to mind. I'll post my step 2 CK, CS and step 3 experiences soon.
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