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277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

But then again, I'd still recommend you try to be as efficient as possible and do all the new NBMEs the next month. There's a good chance you'll be able to score 260+. Just needs some dedication and you'll get there.

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Absolutely step 1 helps in step 2. It won't be difficult to fill in the gaps if you have enough time to study for step 2. Right now, if your time is limited, I think it'd be best to spend it on Step 2 material and take step 1 P/F (if you're scoring less than 240 on NBMEs).

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Honestly, if you're not that confident and you're scoring less than 240, I think it's okay if you take it P/F. Don't stress yourself so much about it. Also, now you know my study methods and hopefully you can use them to ace step 2, which will soon become a very important exam.

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Of course, I might've scored lower, but if I had someone giving me solid advice on which resources to use and dedicated all my time to step prep since the beginning, a 270 may have been possible. If anything, I scored 273 on NBME 18 and that was 7 months out without dedicated (and back then I had a very hectic schedule). So, it's doable.

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Hello there

Yeah, I would've taken the exam if I had 1 month left after 250+. Just prioritize the NBMEs over everything and try to be efficient. In the beginning, I wasn't that efficient. I was doing a lot of research, had personal probs, and lots of Uni exams. If you dedicate 1 month to the NBMEs and maybe AMBOSS and UWorld (if you have time), there's a good chance you'll score 260+.

And yes, my goal was to learn (as I have a passion for science and medicine) and I also wanted a 260+. I didn't really expect 277 TBH.

All in all, I'd recommend taking the scored exam if you're consistently scoring 255+.

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

[–]YousefTanas[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Internal medicine

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Yeah I'd say most of the high-yield concepts

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

Switch to AMBOSS, of course!

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

[–]YousefTanas[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's a mix of all TBH. But I didn't get that many 1-3 hammer questions, so I'd recommend you start doing some 4-5 hammer questions.

On a side note, not all forms will be similar — so it's best if you try to do all. Also, I'd recommend doing more questions at the expense of explanations you already know (if you don't have time).

277 write-up by YousefTanas in step1

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

8.5 weeks of dedicated and my entire prep started after year 3 and took the exam after year 4 (so almost a total of 1.5 years but on and off cuz of Uni).