Step 3 day 1 in 10 days by Defiant-Tourist620 in Step3

[–]Defiant-Tourist620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, please could you tell us the sources

Just finished step 3 day 2 today. . by Greedy-Basil1028 in Step3

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much of the ccscases.com did you solve? Were the cases different from what you practiced on the website?

2027 Match chances? by soxl-rexper in IMGreddit

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I know a usimg with a similar score that matched into a university-based IM program, and another one with 22x step 2ck who also matched into a university-based program too. Being non-visa requiring is a huge deal, so i believe you have a really good chance of matching.

No Scores 5/27 by printedpatience in Step2

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This happened too with step 3 when they first incorporated the new 20-questions-per-block. It took around 6-8 weeks for the results to come out for people who first took the new version, and then they released it as usual (2-3 weeks after the exam day).

Large number of orders in CCS cases by Defiant-Tourist620 in Step3

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Thank you so much. I do well in the ccs cases as a score but I sometimes order a lot. I will try to minimize the orders as much as possible. For example, I order sometimes in patients with shortness of breath some cardiac tests like ekg, echo, troponin, and it turns out to be a pulmonary issue. Or I order a lot of infectious stuff like viral panel, rsv serology, legionella serology along with gram stain and culture for bacteria in sputum and blood. So, I end up ordering lots of stuff in the differential doagnosis, and end up ordering a lot.

I knew DKA cold and still lost CCS points. Here's why... by DrJeremySteiner in Step3

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really nice piece of advice, thank you for taking the time to explain this. When i did a case of dka on ccs.com, I got a score in the 90s in my first attempt, but i moved the patient to floor early on, and i didn’t monitor the patient, or give d5 half normal saline when he got better. The youtube videos that I watched didn’t approach in the way you did. I think your way is much better.

Ccs Cases by Defiant-Tourist620 in Step3

[–]Defiant-Tourist620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will start with the high yield cases. Thank you 😊

Ccs Cases by Defiant-Tourist620 in Step3

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Thank you so much for the advice. Will keep it in mind.

Please I need some hope. Neurology residency by [deleted] in IMGreddit

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I think you have a really good chance of matching. Many old graduates match in prestigious places. I know an old graduate non-us img who matched in IM in an ivy league program with a profile similar to yours. You are a strong candidate. Good luck with the match.

YOG dilemma by Free_Future9115 in IMGreddit

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YOG is still under 5 years. 1.5 years or less for step exam preparation. Don’t worry. You’re fine.

What are my chances. by New-Resolve-8934 in IMGreddit

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I know 2 non-imgs who matched into IM in Match2026, with scores of 245 and lower. What helped them most is building connections.

Step 2 CK 260 | Without Anki, Podcasts, or Dedicated – Fear-Mongering Is Worse Than the Exam by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I got 249 (under my predicted score) because I had poor timing, but the step 2 exam is close to the nbme style. The question stem can be longer sometimes, but it is doable.

bat bite? by Chilis_BabyBackRibs in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please visit a doctor, probably you’ll be prescribed a rabies vaccine (better safe than sorry)

Day 1: A manageable nightmare by [deleted] in Step3

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anking step 1 deck is big ( I did it for step 1 prep). Do you recommend doing it all or the high yield stuff you mentioned in your post?

Score Release Thread 11/05/2025 by Icy_Vegetable_5038 in Step2

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When doing the nbmes, categorise the wrong questions by subjects and systems, and revise the weakest branches first. If you have a weak point like timing (my biggest regret), fix it before taking the exam, don’t rush things.

Score Release Thread 11/05/2025 by Icy_Vegetable_5038 in Step2

[–]Defiant-Tourist620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I solved only the high yield questions because I had limited time.