Most predictive practice test compared to USMLE step 2CK
I have done some searching around and based on what I found, people on reddit seem to say that UWORLD SA2 is the most similar and predictive to the real test. I have also seen that the new free 120 is also a good predictor. For those who have take step 2, what practice tests did you feel like were the best predictor and most similar to the real thing? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Anonymouss Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
USMLEagle and other Step 1 prep courses
Hello,
Does anyone have any experience with USMLEagle or any other Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 prep courses that they found helpful/not helpful for studying for these exams? Trying to decide if it's worth it to splurge on one. I wasn't the best student in pre-clinicals and have some money saved.
TIA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MateoGM416 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Dedicated time to study for Step 2 CK?
In the post-Step 1 pass/fail era, how much dedicated study time are students normally taking to prepare for Step 2 CK after third-year rotations? What is normal these days? What is ideal?
Of course, everyone is different, and third-year rotations with shelf exams is year's worth of excellent preparation for Step 2.
I think the addage used to be that you need 2 months to prepare for Step 1, 2 weeks to prepare for Step 2, and a number 2 pencil to prepare for Step 3, but I am guessing this...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: docren004 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step II Source Type: forums
For all the average, non-genius high scorers out there. How did you do it?
This post isin't meant for the high IQ's, but rather the average joes who grinded their way into A's and top test scores. I'd love to know how you did it and any advice you'd give to yourself/students about to start mcat/med school studying. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: postbaccgalore Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
NBME Pharmacology Remediation
Remediating with an NBME Pharm exam that covers GI, Neuro/Psych, Endo and Repro. Need to clear a raw 70%.
1. Will sketchy pharm and uworld be enough?
2. How does one answer pharmacotherapy questions without studying all of the pathologies on the side? It seems like this isnt a pharm test, more so path+pharm in one.
3. Do I need any books beside Sketchy? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: indianbeta1 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
age advice 47yrs
hi dear doctor friends.
I need a advise. I am a 47 years female with teeage boys.
I failed step 1, am i too old for go throgh all this? not sure maybe by the time if i pass step 1 another 10 years mabe if pass step 1 and rest. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ONAMIKA Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Foreign Step cheating scandal - recalls and screen shots
US Board Discloses Cheating, Grads Say Problem Is Rampant
USMLE says it is invalidating some scores amid mounting allegations that online sellers of test questions have been operating without consequence.
www.medscape.com
Interesting development, posting since I haven't seen it discussed here yet. Given the high stakes, it's really not too surprising that this happens.
Sheriff of Sodium's thoughts on how they were caught:
I really think the benefits of high S2 scores tends to fade away somewhere in the low/mid 260s, so by pushing for 270s & ...
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Billiam95 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Testing in Medical School: Help?
Hi! I will be starting medical school this year (likely at a DO school) and I feel like I'm already completely overwhelmed by all of the different tests that med students take. What is COMLEX, what is USMLE, what are the steps, what is all of this and when do I take them? Help! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anxiousanxiety Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
Failed COMLEX Level 3
I failed my COMLEX Level 3 first attempt. Scored a 312, needed 350. I took my Level 1 in Sept 2017 (594) and my Level 2 in 2018 (508). Looking for advice on what to do differently while working a busy schedule. Last attempt did about 50% of COMQUEST. I will be getting an extension on my COMQUEST since I didn't pass the exam, but was wondering if it would be worth doing COMQUEST all over again and complete 100% of it this time, or if I should switch to COMBANK instead. Any advice would be...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: struggling_resident Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step III Source Type: forums
How can I improve my studying method?
My school doesn't really give us lectures and they don't give us any resources like Uworld, BnB, pathoma, etc.
I purchased a subscription to Bootcamp and USMLE-Rx. I've been grinding those video lectures and practice questions. I'm not sure if this will be enough for my exams. My school does 90-95% NBME questions and 5-10% prof made questions.
Is there any other resource I can use or anything else I should be doing? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SillyGenius Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Best Step One Resources
Hi All,
I am a first-year medical student and am preparing for step 1 what are some trustworthy resources other than the first aid series that you have found to help pass? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: domdiggin Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Approve button
My apologoies if this has already been posted; I did a search and just found this thread about USMLE Rapid Review. . .
What do we think about an approve button? Not the same thing as "like" button. The opposite of "inappropriate." To make things better.
Yay or nay? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jhmmd Tags: Site Suggestions, Feedback and Help Desk Source Type: forums
Is a DO school able to prevent a student from taking USMLE step 1 or 2?
Just as the title states. Does the school have the final say on a student being able to sit for USMLE 1 or 2 as they do for the COMLEX exams or can one take the exams without the school's approval?
This is a conversation I will have with my school's administration in the coming months, and they are notoriously difficult in allowing students to take the exams. I have no red flags that warrant not being approved so this question just stems from curiosity. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: LIFS7 Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
NBME forms or UWORLD ~2 weeks out from Step1
Good Evening,
I'm about 2 weeks out from Step 1 and would greatly appreciate some input on whether to focus on reviewing/finishing up UWORLD at this point vs. shifting more to NBME forms. I took NBME Form 30 several days ago and received a 99% chance of passing (~70% correct) and took UWSA I about two weeks ago and received 222. Haven't done other NBME forms at this point
I am thinking my main two options are to 1) aim to take form 29 & 31 prior to the test then use the remaining dedicated...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DrUsername123 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Canadian Citizen, US DO Student, Is USMLE needed for ECFMG J-1 Visa?
I am a Canadian Citizen. I am enrolled in a US DO Program.
I need a J-1 Visa, which ECFMG will provide.
Do I need to take USMLE to get a J-1 VISA from ECFMG?
Or, as a American Medical Graduate I don't need to take USMLE (I will certainly take COMLEX Exams).
Please help with your advise, particularly if you are a Canadian, who got a J-1 visa without taking USMLE. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Neel9089 Tags: Canada Source Type: forums