CK advice, IMG what resources to use and how long to study?

[disappointeddreamer]

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Hey guys, so I am an IMG. Recently finished Step 1. And CS.

I hoping to score over 250 on CK. I am assuming that if I take an nbme today I will probably score 0. What resources should I absolutely use, and how long would it take me to get to that score. Hoping to apply for the match this year.

Thank you.

 

[jacobus1919]

The absolute material I would suggest is Uworld. Books or videos is up to you.

 

[sahell]

Popular resources include MTB2/3, UW, SUTM, OME, Secrets and FA. There's a lot of overlap with STEP 1 from what I can tell so probably higher than a 0.

 

[USMLE_Pro]

Not an IMG, but I would say UWorld, the UWorld SIM Forms, and ALL the NBME Self Assessments are the absolute musts. The best way to assess how far you are from a 250 is to take a practice test ASAP.

 

[disappointeddreamer]

The absolute material I would suggest is Uworld. Books or videos is up to you.

Popular resources include MTB2/3, UW, SUTM, OME, Secrets and FA. There's a lot of overlap with STEP 1 from what I can tell so probably higher than a 0.

Haha yeah it's probably not a 0, but I doubt that I would have a passing score. But my main question how long would it take an avg person to get from a low score to 250. 3 months? 6 months?

I want to set a realistic time frame for myself. I didn't do that for step 1 and it really messed me up. I just want to avoid making the same mistake again.

 

[alstigy]

Haha yeah it's probably not a 0, but I doubt that I would have a passing score. But my main question how long would it take an avg person to get from a low score to 250. 3 months? 6 months?

I want to set a realistic time frame for myself. I didn't do that for step 1 and it really messed me up. I just want to avoid making the same mistake again.

How much time has it been since you gave your step 1?

 

[disappointeddreamer]

How much time has it been since you gave your step 1?

Less than 2 months.

 

[alstigy]

Less than 2 months.

Good that you started early. I also started studying around that time after the exam.
I'd say jump on uworld asap!

 

[disappointeddreamer]

Good that you started early. I also started studying around that time after the exam.
I'd say jump on uworld asap!

Idk if I started early though. I will start prep from feb. I need to have it in time for match season.

 

[alstigy]

Idk if I started early though. I will start prep from feb. I need to have it in time for match season.

Much better than later, soon the main points will come back. I have the same plan.
Wish you all the best 🙂

 

[disappointeddreamer]

Much better than later, soon the main points will come back. I have the same plan.
Wish you all the best 🙂

Thank you so much! hope all goes well. 🙂

When are you planning on taking CK?

 

[alstigy]

Thank you so much! hope all goes well. 🙂

When are you planning on taking CK?

I haven't taken a date yet but hoping in the next few months.

 

[bghht1234]

Hi guys, I am new to SDN , I am an old img and score 220 on step 1.I want to score high on CK .Please guide me which resources to use and what are my chances of getting residency?

 

[USMLE_Pro]

I always recommend UWorld and NBME self assessments, but everything else will depend on you as a learner and test taker! Feel free to PM me if you want more specific advice.

 

[mariines]

Hello,
I just finished Step 1 and got my results; 237 I was hoping for a better score but guess the nerves got the best of me. I'm starting to gather my things to start studying for step ck after a 2 month break after step1.I am an US-IMG, I used for step 1 Kaplan notes + videos and also did Pathoma and Uworld. Ive been trying to look for step 2 ck and I cant find any info. I need to get a higher score for step 2 CK since I want Internal Medicine. Any advice on resources and what to use to study and length of studying?

 

[USMLE_Pro]

IMO, UWorld + NBME Clinical Science Self Assessments is all you need. I've never touched any Kaplan resources.

Hello,
I just finished Step 1 and got my results; 237 I was hoping for a better score but guess the nerves got the best of me. I'm starting to gather my things to start studying for step ck after a 2 month break after step1.I am an US-IMG, I used for step 1 Kaplan notes + videos and also did Pathoma and Uworld. Ive been trying to look for step 2 ck and I cant find any info. I need to get a higher score for step 2 CK since I want Internal Medicine. Any advice on resources and what to use to study and length of studying?