Little time, focus on qbank or ccs?

[tdittyx2x3]

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Hey guys,

I'm taking Step 3 in three weeks. Unfortunately haven't dedicated much time to studying for it.

I'm a US trained MD and did well on Step 1 and 2CK so I'm hoping some of that will translate into step 3 and three weeks will be enough..

Obviously I wont have time to do everything, but would you guys recommend focusing more on the qbank or CCS cases?

Thanks ahead of time!

 

[Stellar Clouds]

I'd hit up the qbank for 2 weeks and then the last week the CCS cases.

 

[tdittyx2x3]

I'd hit up the qbank for 2 weeks and then the last week the CCS cases.

I'll plan to do just that I think since these cases seem straight forward. I'm an ED doc so I see a lot of this on a daily basis. Just did a couple cases and it seems like knowing the medicine won't be as much of a problem as knowing how to move through the case effectively.. ie I just tried to consult OBGYN for an ectopic, dx by ultrasound, but they said "expectant management at this time".. but when I put ex-lap, the lady gets taken to the OR and the case ends.. not well written since obtaining OB c/s is standard of care.. I guess its important to realize these things now instead of on the test.

Speaking to that point, if the case ends, does that mean that I "passed" that case?

How important is the cleaning up orders at the end of the case?

Any other finicky details anyone wants to lay out here myself and others to see in the future?

 

[Lavan]

Case ending doesn't mean you receive full points, but typically it does mean you got the definitive step down (or the patient died).

Things you can do that you otherwise might forget are little things, like starting IV, counseling patients, etc

Keep in mind that all text boxes (final dx, consult requests) are not graded, so don't fret over them.