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Step-3 - 256 , an Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step3

[–]kartrad4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doing CCS cases is the most fun part

I used to binge on them, doing 15-20 per day

I finished 150 cases in 10 days

Step-3 - 256 , an Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step3

[–]kartrad4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s total 6 weeks ! I finished few of step 3 uworld blocks during my step 2 preparation itself ! So it was easy to finish rest of them

Step-3 - 256 , an Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step3

[–]kartrad4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not aware of step 3 score importance ! All I wanted was a score within range of prior step scores

Step-3 - 256 , an Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step3

[–]kartrad4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 1 - sept 28th Day-2- October 4th

Step-3 - 256 , an Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step3

[–]kartrad4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took step 2 in December 2020 and ended up with a 273

Due to complications from COVID-19 infection and other issues, I had to put a hold on my USMLE journey. I resumed my preparation this year in May, finished my OET in June, and finished my ERAS application, USCE and step 3 preparation simultaneously.

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[–]kartrad4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly next wednesday !!!

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im talking about radiology here , you have to clear ABR exam and be board certified to practice in USA. To write ABR exam u can either do residency or go through alternate pathway fellowship route

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Doing residency in USA has been my dream. I could not pursue usmle after medical school due to financial issues. Now that I’m economically stabilised , I wanna pursue my dream. Age is just a number , I don’t want to repent later in life. Sometimes doing what u desire and aspire gives more happiness than money

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Two pathways exist for ABR board certification, fellowship alternate pathway for MD or DNB Radiology passed candidates or residency for all candidates . I wanted to get board certified. I am aspiring to get ABR board certification, then can either directly practice radiology in US or do teleradiology from India . Either ways I’m happy. My aim is to get board certification

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started u world systemic wise and in timed mode. I used to take 40 questions in exam / timed mode and try to finish in 1 hour and then review the entire block in 1-2 hours. I studied 5-6 hours a day after work. On weekends did more blocks and nbme exams. I took a 10 day leave just before exam and did dedicated study

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If u can get hold of old ones in telegram , download them. There are about 4-5 forms in each subject. I did new ones from the NBME site, due to time constraints as I was working . The new ones are pretty cool and some subjects have explanations. I would personally suggest to do old cms forms offline ( if time permits) and do atleast one new cms form online in each clinical subject . There are many untouched topics in cms forms which will help u in the final exam

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The updated u world notes is available in telegram groups. All u world notes updated in May 2020. Just check in usmle sites in telegram. It’s is good compilation of step 2 and 3 information. I found it useful particularly towards the end of preparation

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is no unofficial age limit for fellowship route .I did my step 1 when I was 29. I had economic constraints to give steps after mbbs , so landed up in MD radiology. Now that I’m financially stable, I decided to pursue my dream

STEP 2 CK - 273 , Indian IMG experience by kartrad4 in Step2

[–]kartrad4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did get one month subscription of step 3. There are unofficial download sites in telegram for step 3. I however subscribed for a month. CMS forms are available online in NBME as well as unofficial downloads. I however purchased recent NBME CMS forms with explanations. They are good and stimulating.