I need help with a schedule

[BloodySurgeon]

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I have 8 weeks until my exam. I have covered first aid once as well as UWorld (% correct = low 60s). I have done half of USMLERx, but stopped once i realized how awesome UWorld was. I completed only 1 NBME (form 11) and none of the UWorld Full-Lengths.

I scored in the low 200s for my first NBME (goal is 240+) and I plan to take another practice test next week. My only weakness that seems to stand out is pharm.

My current plan:
1) Finish 15 days of DIT
2) Review all my notes in UWorld as well as annotated First Aid
3) Go through my Lange Pharm flashcards several times until I know every drug cold
4) Finish all the NBME's once
5) Finish the 2 UWorld Full lengths
6) Spend my last 5 days to do UWorld a second time (400questions/day)--Unfortunately my subscription ended, so I have to either use illegal images or resubscribe.

I would appreciate any comments or advice on my 8 week plan.

 

[BloodySurgeon]

Should I do UWorld a second time, use a new test bank, or just keep re-reading notes + FA to make sure i have it cold.

 

[lemonade90]

I haven't taken the exam yet, but I have found studying for part of the day (in the morning when I am fresh) and then doing questions (when my brain is beat) to be helpful and the right balance of learning, retention, and solidification.

Also try to keep your plan flexible so you have time to hammer in your weaknesses (e.g. I kept getting burned by vasculitic and glomerular disorders and drugs of abuse so I took some time to solidify those areas).

Perhaps you can look at the Taus plan for additional ideas.