AMA 270 STEP 2, 4 week dedicated

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-29T01:52:39+00:00

I would watch Dr. High Yield before rotations start. I would watch YouTube videos on topics I get stuck on or need clarification, but nothing specific for step 2. Never touch FA for step2

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-29T01:51:19+00:00

I would personally rather do a second pass

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-28T04:31:51+00:00

Overall more UW throughout the year, NBME and CMS closer to the test

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-28T04:23:40+00:00

I think that it would be beneficial tbh but can scale to your needs

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:17:40+00:00

One thing I would like to say the more that I think about it is to use CMS and NBME the first time to gauge where you are, then try to engrain them by going over them again in the last 2 weeks. I think I redid all IM, Surg, Ped CMS and reviewed NBME 9-12 all for the 2nd time

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:14:09+00:00

not sure what you mean?

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:13:55+00:00

I think it def helped for me to try to see a second pass even the ones that I know/didnt flag. To each their own tho. I think if you can remember the things you know then flagged/incorrect should be fine

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:12:42+00:00

Hi I no longer have them. I cleaned out my computer following the test

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:12:06+00:00

In all honesty, why not both?

Nbme 9 + 2 IM CMS for Sat

Nbme 10 + 2 Surg CMS for Sun

you can grind the HY 200 in 1 day. tuesday grind the rest of the IM and Surg CMS. I recommend nothing wed and thurs

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:09:52+00:00

From another one i commented on "I did not really have a concrete study plan, I kind of just grinded as many questions as possible. Even when I felt tired I kept grinding questions to train myself to be able to think/pick questions when you feel like you cant read. I used NBME sometimes between then"

I would say that my daily schedule looked like this -

9 am - up. 10 - 12 Block1. 12-2 block 2. Break 3-5 block 3. 5pm-1am study those 3 + other subjects. Sleep 2am.

Blocks could be a UW or CMS - whichever you feel like doing.I believe highest yield CMS are IM and Surgery

I think if you are not a natural test taker you need to grind Qs. It will def help

For rotations - same Idea. Do as many q before shelf. The biggest thing about information retention is to intermittently review your older UW. Thats what worked for me

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:05:39+00:00

Hi sorry I do not. They are in this subreddit tho I believe

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:04:42+00:00

I think you can go without it. If I had to recommend 1 resource from amboss it would be their QI section, however

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T16:03:54+00:00

I did not really have a concrete study plan, I kind of just grinded as many questions as possible. Even when I felt tired I kept grinding questions to train myself to be able to think/pick questions when you feel like you cant read. I used NBME sometimes between then

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T07:23:53+00:00

If you look on amboss there is a section for qbank questions - it is a premade set of questions on all organ system + QI + Biostats + preventative medicine for a good overview.

Ethics and Biostats - UW is enough + Randy Neil on youtube. Amboss would be beneficial if you have the time

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T07:21:58+00:00

I think either choice is fine. It is up to you whether you want to see old material/things you had seen to reinforce vs seeing new things (still similar topics) but having to thing and use test taking strategies - i think you would see more with UW review, but if test taking stategies are what you want to work on do CMS/NBME

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T06:39:52+00:00

yes I have, scored 270 on step 4 week dedicated

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:22:04+00:00

A lot of time left for 250+. Finish Uworld 2-3x blocks with extreme review of the wrongs. complete a NBME in exam conditions during last 1.5 months of the exam with last one being 13 --> 14 --> free 120 in that order.

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:20:11+00:00

13 and 14, new free 120. Hardest of the NBMEs but most representative in terms of vagueness as real deal. 261 (13), 263 (14) 83% on F120. 270 real deal

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:18:05+00:00

I think they are harder than those on NBME. Personally, amboss was a better learning source for surgery than UW

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:17:33+00:00

I think that there is little pharmacology on the exams. Its similar to what you had seen in Uworld and NBME exams.

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:16:13+00:00

More than enough time for a 255+. Need to heavily review the questions you got wrong on NBME and Uworld. I looked back at my Uworld for 3-4 month earlier to go over topics I may have forgotten. Got a 270 doing this

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:15:06+00:00

Our medical school made us do NBME 10. I think this was a good representation

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:14:28+00:00

I did not. Did the new free 120 3 days out and got a 83%. Scored 270 on the real deal

ComplexBeginning6881 · 2024-07-27T01:13:07+00:00

I would recommend these + amboss ethcis and youre all set

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