I'm an incoming M1 looking for input on the best resources to use alongside my courses. I'm particularly interested in hearing opinions on Firecracker vs Zanki. Since our curriculum isn't tailored to step 1, I think supplementing course material with a usmle focused resource will be beneficial. Our curriculum is systems-based.
Questions:
1. Can decks from FC/zanki be added in as I cover them in class? Since I have no baseline science knowledge, I'm assuming I can't add in cards until I cover them in my curriculum. Which would be better for adding selected topics/following course curriculum?
2. Would one of these work better as a resource to help in the short-term with my courses? It'd be nice to use FC/Zanki for both short-term course review and long-term step 1 prep.
Any other insights on FC vs Zanki, the feasibility of jumping into these resources with no science knowledge, how you use these resources as an M1 or in a systems-based curriculum etc., would be appreciated!
Questions:
1. Can decks from FC/zanki be added in as I cover them in class? Since I have no baseline science knowledge, I'm assuming I can't add in cards until I cover them in my curriculum. Which would be better for adding selected topics/following course curriculum?
2. Would one of these work better as a resource to help in the short-term with my courses? It'd be nice to use FC/Zanki for both short-term course review and long-term step 1 prep.
Any other insights on FC vs Zanki, the feasibility of jumping into these resources with no science knowledge, how you use these resources as an M1 or in a systems-based curriculum etc., would be appreciated!
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