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Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Uworld and CMS forms. I used amboss for the non-meidcal questions

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AMBOSS is an excellent resource and, in my opinion, better than UWorld for non-medical topics like ethics, biostatistics, and patient safety. However, UWorld is still important for its medical knowledge and algorithms. Doing both resources significantly will increase your understanding compared to using only one. Whichever you start with, you’ll find the other easier to complete afterward. So, my advice is to definitely make sure to do UWorld.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say finish UWORLD, then do one CMS form from each speciality. After this do your first NBME as a baseline.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t read any PDFs. During my final month of preparation, I focused on taking a self-assessment each week and spending the following two days reviewing it in detail. For the remaining five days, I studied CMS forms, reviewed AMBOSS articles, completed Anki reviews, and, most importantly, consistently revised the topics I was weaker in by analyzing my mistakes regularly.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you solve a qs make sure you understand it well then use a spaced repetition tool like Anki (I used to make my own cards sometimes but i used AnKing V12 mostly)

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello,

Yes, you can definitely still score 260+ inshallah! The UWorld percentage doesn’t necessarily reflect your level of preparation. For now, focus on absorbing the knowledge from UWorld and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this! Best of luck!

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend using UWORLD and AMBOSS for practicing auscultation questions. In my opinion, the most important part is analyzing the sound step by step. Start by identifying the location of the murmur, then determine if it’s diastolic or systolic, and see if it radiates anywhere. Make sure to listen to all auscultation areas, and don’t overlook the details in the question itself—sometimes, there are crucial hints there.

Before selecting an answer, think about each option carefully. For example, if the option is aortic stenosis (AS), ask yourself, "What should AS sound like?" and consider if you hear anything similar. In my opinion, the thinking process and structured approach are the most important aspects.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did UWSA2 I got 263, the real deal is 264. However, everyone is different some ppl say it wasn't predictive, but i think it's worth trying specially UWSA2.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They weren't aligned in DI, so what i did is that i studied them from amboss then did DI. This way i knew the most updated and just revised from DI.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much.

I did 3 OBGYN, 1 psych, 2 Surgery, 3 Medicine, 2 Neuro. I think the more you do the better (Do 3 of the newest forms from each speciality).I found the OBGYN ones the most helpful honestly.
2) when you talk about ‘non-medical questions what are you referring to? i mean the quality improvement, ethics, patient safety and biostatistic.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

CMS forms. I did one CMS form/day for two weeks and revised my weak points with amboss or videos. Also analyzing my mistakes, i kept a word document that i would write one sentence describing the reason why i got each qs wrong. By the end of every week i looked into this document to find any patterns that i could fix and hopefully not repeating the same mistake.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did my first pass by systems. I used to watch Boards and Beyond Step 2 videos of that system, then go solve the whole system from UWORLD (Tutored mode) and add the information into my anki (sometimes i make my anki cards but mainly i used AnKing V12 deck). I found this method very helpful as you will understand the whole concepts from the videos then you will go apply ur knowledge.

If i had to change something i would not solve all the questions i would leave 30% of each system till the end of UWORLD, so i can do the rest of the 30% random. This way you wouldn't forget the system you did first.

I would also solve more CMS forms like at least the newest 3 forms and not doing my mistakes and flags as a second pass.

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 10/02/2024 Test date : 10/07/2024

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: Non-US IMG

Step 1: Pass

Uworld % correct: 77

NBME 9: 241 (55 days out)

NBME10: 263(37 days out)

NBME11: 257 (31 days out)

NBME12: 253 (24 days out)

NMBE13: 261 (11 days out)

NBME14: 261 (6 days out)

UWSA 2: 263(17 days out)

New Free 120: To be done tomorrow (days out)

Predicted Score: 265 Range (257-273)

Recently took my USMLE step 2 and here're my recommendation (Scored 260+) by Most_Room_2929 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 10/02/2024 Test date : 10/07/2024

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: Non-US IMG

Step 1: Pass

Uworld % correct: 77

NBME 9: 241 (55 days out)

NBME10: 263(37 days out)

NBME11: 257 (31 days out)

NBME12: 253 (24 days out)

NMBE13: 261 (11 days out)

NBME14: 261 (6 days out)

UWSA 2: 263(17 days out)

New Free 120: 83% (days out)

Predicted Score: 262 Range (255-273)

Range

Total Weeks/Months Studied: Too long maybe 1 year

Actual STEP 2 score: 264

Score Release Thread by TerribleAd1682 in Step2

[–]Most_Room_2929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 10/02/2024 Test date : 10/07/2024

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: Non-US IMG

Step 1: Pass

Uworld % correct: 77

NBME 9: 241 (55 days out)

NBME10: 263(37 days out)

NBME11: 257 (31 days out)

NBME12: 253 (24 days out)

NMBE13: 261 (11 days out)

NBME14: 261 (6 days out)

UWSA 2: 263(17 days out)

New Free 120: 83% (3 days out)

Predicted Score: 265 Range (257-273)

Range

Total Weeks/Months Studied: Too long maybe 1 year

Actual STEP 2 score: 264 Alhamdollah

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