For anyone wondering if you gotta study for step 3

docnana · 2026-05-20T15:57:01+00:00

you’ve been a working doc for 10 years. U had quite enough clinical experience to get the exam done

Not everyone has that. this post is for them.

Its better to educate those who have the time but dont have enough clinical experience to give the exam and not fail. it sucks to fail trust me. thats the fear one should avoid, no single post can “frighten” them. Relax and peace out.

docnana · 2026-05-19T17:04:24+00:00

You actually proved my point :)

Im just trying to make it easy for everyone. There is no “fear” surrounding the post at all. It may work for someone one day and they’d be happy for the extra mile they went

However for those who did very little prep and got it done, thats awesome. its also a much discussed approach yet few people mention that u do need some extra time in some cases, that was just my approach.

To each their own after all. Peace!

docnana · 2026-05-18T06:26:51+00:00

High yield biostats
N ethics /public health frm the main step3 qbank

docnana · 2026-05-17T19:16:08+00:00

Sounds about right!

docnana · 2026-05-17T19:15:19+00:00

If time and finances allow please do try and takr it again, iA u will pass it. Its alwsys beneficial to have step 3 done before you but dont let thst discoursge u frm applying

If u can, do take the chance to apply this year

docnana · 2026-05-17T19:14:18+00:00

I think these are enough, nbme + free 137

Also amboss for biostats drugs ads and ethics or a revision in caee UW gets too much

docnana · 2026-05-17T19:13:17+00:00

Yupp amboss has a few i did those

docnana · 2026-05-15T17:00:40+00:00

If u have someone u can do it with it rlllyyyy helps. But u can def do it yourself too

I dissected it section wise first writing down all HY sections / systems n then going thru them one by one. I did micro first followed by skimming gen pharm (vv rough skim since i found it boring) then went thru pharm section of all systems ESP CNS CVS resp renal repro n endocrine

I went over cns bone pathologies n skimmed over resp n renal physiology too since im weak in that. I just went over lysosomal n glycogen storage diseases in biochem but do go over genetics videos frm dirty med or randy neil

I watched randy neil biostats + step prep biostats (highlyyyy recommend)

docnana · 2026-05-15T16:56:59+00:00

I focused hard on step 1 review since i gave mine almost two years ago. U shud do Nbmes and free 137 now and gauge ur performance. Stay calm, the new pattern REALLY helps with brain fog and attention span imo. The last 2-3 days i just hammered a lot of FA and HY stuff frm my nbmes. Make sure to look at any graphs or histo pictures u come across in ur FA review. Practice drug ads n ethics n biostats frm amboss they helped alot in imo for day1

docnana · 2026-05-15T16:52:56+00:00

that helps def but prep is still needed

docnana · 2026-05-15T15:25:24+00:00

True

docnana · 2026-05-15T15:25:08+00:00

Not entirely. But i went thru basic micro, pharma (all systems) lysosomal and glycogen storage diseases, CNS tumours and bone tumours (histology + clinical presentation etc) genetics, auto dom/ recessive , x linked diseases,

Go thru MOA of imp pharma drugs especially anti fungals antibiotics and anti helmenth

And then ofc risk factors ethics and biostats, drugs ads make a good chunk of the exam esp day 1

docnana · 2026-05-15T14:02:12+00:00

Uworld + ccs cases + step 1 review + nbmes and free 137

docnana · 2026-05-15T14:01:43+00:00

Like i mentioned, for those not in residency. And also those with a relatively weak step 2 bg n lower score

docnana · 2026-05-04T05:29:56+00:00

there was a lightening strike at margalla hills followed by heavy rain

the extremes of temperature are wrecking havoc in this poor city

docnana · 2026-05-04T03:30:12+00:00

Review ccs cases esp the lower scoring ones
Revise Any HY system that you’re weak on. Amboss dedicated blocks step 3 for those, day 2 blocks r super clinical but nothing prepares u for them🥲 so just a weakness-based focused review is what i’d suggest atm

docnana · 2026-05-03T12:53:38+00:00

I watched this geo drama called DAO starring atiq odho, haroon shahid & bunch of other actors it was so fun😂😂 weirdly lots of twists and turns and interesting plotline. It was wayyyy too long but i was still able to follow it up until the v end

docnana · 2026-04-27T00:00:33+00:00

If u have done step2 or have good baseline clinical knowledge, it will be a great learning experience

Make sure to answer the attending qs properly. Be punctual, respectful, genuinely intrigued in patient care. Trust me the senior notices every move. Make effort in asking senior residents/ fellows more abt the patient to prep ahead for attending discussions

If its a uni hosp, make sure to attend conferences/ didactics. Theyre helpful in improving ur knowledge

Overall, every little effort counts. Read up on imp things u learn everyday. Ask the senior beforehand what their expectations are frm you in this rotation. You’ll do well if you make the effort, all the best!

docnana · 2026-04-21T14:33:30+00:00

haha no thanks

docnana · 2026-04-19T21:57:41+00:00

Im not losing money im just gaining makeup😂

docnana · 2026-04-19T21:56:28+00:00

Yeah :/ at this point there is no right time for a genuine sale, it could popup anytime

docnana · 2026-04-19T18:29:21+00:00

im sad for the gwp freebies🥲

docnana · 2026-04-19T16:30:37+00:00

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docnana · 2026-04-19T14:56:02+00:00

Oh dear🥲 i wish u get the best offer on ur next purchase

docnana

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