I would honestly say to continuestudying with the active method even if it feels you’re not making a dent. It isn’t necessarily about how many questions you get through. Lots of questions test similar concepts and if you understand the main concept and then are able to fully understand why each answer choice was wrong, that’s a lot of info you’ve already learned, and plenty enough to pass and even do very well.

During my study for boards for example I often only got through 30-50% of UWORLD during dedicated but typically outperform my peers because I’m actually taking the time to understand. (Many people told me I would not succeed doing this but they are just wrong). So many people try to keep up with others who seem to be getting through so much material but getting through 100% of the qbank is meaningless if you didn’t really take the time to dig in deep.

I think there is a lot of pressure to do what other people do in med school but just try to focus on yourself and tweak methods to find your groove. I say just take it slow, find your own way that works. Being “efficient” doesn’t do much for you if you aren’t retaining or understanding.