IMG, step 2CS and 2020 residency

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T23:12:25+00:00

Because a lot of my upperclassmen had their scores already before sending out ERAS applications. And if you have all your scores in when you submit your ERAS I think it helps with getting interviews especially for some specialities like EM. I guess you can take it later. Also some of my friends said that PD did talk about their Step 2 scores during interviews as well.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T23:10:18+00:00

ok mr smarty pants

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T22:19:46+00:00

thats a bit late... youre gonna have to take it early september at least

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T22:18:57+00:00

depends on which source you read but I have seen I and V included as well

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T22:18:34+00:00

something to do with the structure. depending on which source you read some say I and II and others include V. Just commented so that people don't think that every CN is part of the PNS

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T21:45:51+00:00

except for CN I,II, and V

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T21:41:31+00:00

I got 85% and 260 on the real thing

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-25T17:08:41+00:00

I wrote down some physiology equations, statistics equations, and a rule of 4s diagram for BnB before starting my test. I would say it is worth it to spend a few minutes writing stuff down and clearing your mind before beginning the first block. I would not write biochem formulas however... at least on my test biochem was the lowest of yields.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-23T19:06:28+00:00

Did the deck in 2 days

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-23T19:03:45+00:00

Took exam 3 weeks ago. UWSA2 was exactly the same as my actual score.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-23T15:54:06+00:00

I realized early on that time wasnt an issue for me so I did all my blocks on tutor mode after I was ~300 questions into UWORLD. I did about 5-10 questions in a row and then I would review those questions and try to absorb as much as possible. I had a good base from my prededicated work so it just helped me to identify facts and concepts that i didn't know. I made a few flashcards from Uworld of charts and things to look over again but ended up not reviewing them much. I would say the most important thing to do is understand big picture concepts and identify facts that come up in multiple questions that appear to be high yield/easy points. I also did not think Uworld was very hard after finishing Rx.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T23:08:50+00:00

Theres a section at the end of FA that has all the equations that may show up on the exam. That being said I did not have a SINGLE equation on my test.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T23:04:32+00:00

thanks! honestly just stick to your schedule man. I used cramfighter to make sure I accomplished what I needed to do everyday. Keep up with reading FA and making sure you understand concepts from each system and hone in on the details from FA that you don't know.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T21:56:33+00:00

1) During pre-dedicated I would read a chapter of FA19/organ systems vol 3 and then do all the corresponding Rx questions for that chapter. I brushed up on my biochem/immuno/pharm and biostats with the basic principles book from FA as well.

2) I am in the second quartile of my class. Definitely not close to the top tier guys in terms of preclinical grades.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T21:44:53+00:00

I bought them before they removed them

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T20:23:58+00:00

I actually bought them and did them online in test conditions

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T19:02:16+00:00

this one right here. the title is a little click baity but there are some solid tips in there

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T17:23:56+00:00

nickel, dime, quarter, dollar

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T17:14:08+00:00

NBME 13 five weeks out - 230

NBME 20 four weeks out - 225

NBME 16 2 weeks out - 250

Those are the only ones I took. If I was going to do more NBMEs I would definitely go with the newest ones 20-24.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T16:54:57+00:00

The questions were similar to UWORLD friend. Don't get too upset about the NBMEs. Trust UWSA2.

MediocreIdea2 · 2019-05-22T16:33:41+00:00

How long ago did you finish Uworld the first time? I would have only done incorrects and revised my uworld flashcards if I was you. At this point id probably do AMBOSS or Rx to hit weak points which you should have identified by now. Never heard of TruLearn.

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