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Here are a few common questions that flocks have asked me;

STEP 1: 

Q: Should I give my step 1 before or after graduation?

A: Since Step 1 has now become a pass-fail, I would recommend that you take it as soon as possible, preferably while you are still in medical school, it will help you find electives in your MS-4.

Q: What resources should I use?

A: For me, using multiple resources has led to more energy and time consumption, I would recommend that you stick to limited resources preferably First Aid for Step 1. Uworld and NBME for active learning and practice sessions.,

Q: How do I approach my step 1 prep?  

A: Your first step will be priming information, especially FA. I can’t stress enough, that it’s GOLD  and if you remember its content, your second step will be application, solving more questions from AMBOSS, Uworld, and NBME. 

Q: How do I improve my score?

A: After priming and applying, the next step will be to achieve non-wavering focus and time management. I would recommend daily physical exercise and mindfulness training. While you are in your dedicated study period, do more questions, focus on your weaknesses, and frequently test yourself using standardized tests. 

Q: How important is step 1? 

A: Although it is pass/fail. I would recommend that you still focus on its content as it will act as your backbone for further medical knowledge and will also help in your step 3 exam. 

STEP 2 CK: 

Q: What resource should I use?

A: I would recommend that you should only focus on Uworld for step 2CK. Each question has its importance and dissecting its answers and explanation is a must for acing Uworld. Taking notes is helpful in step 2 preparation and priming your brain with such information is a key. 

Q: Should I use ANKI?

A: I used ANKI for my step2CK only to help retain information as it allows for well-spaced repetition, however, if you skip it that should be okay! Here is the link to the ANKI Step 2CK deck.

Q: How do I check my progress?

A: I would recommend that you take CMS, NBME, and Uworld to check your progress in your ongoing preparation. 

STEP 3 

Q: What resource should I use?

A: Again, I can’t stress enough that Uworld is the gold standard. I did go through all my incorrect from Step 2CK as Step 3 is an extension of the Step2 CK exam. 

Q: Should I buy CCSCases? 

A: I didn’t find it very helpful, but it wouldn’t be wrong to go through a few complicated CCSs not covered by UWorld.  It is also beneficial to go through CRUSH Step3 CCS especially for different orders to place while you work on cases.

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