Step II MTB 2 vs MTB 3

[colts]

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MTB 2 or MTB 3?

Which one alone is better for Step 2 CK?

I've heard that doing both is the best, but I feel like I would make the best use of my time by sticking to just one and reviewing that more than once.

 

[CDI]

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I'm fairly sure you know the answer to this already.

 

[cbcb00]

As mentioned in previous threads and as you probably already know: if you have both, do MTB 2 for IM and MTB 3 for non-IM subjects.

I honestly wouldn't rec either one alone since each covers topics that the other doesn't. If you must pick one, then just do MTB 2 + UW.... Lots of UW.

 

[colts]

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I'm fairly sure you know the answer to this already.

if i knew the answer, i wouldn't post it 😡

there's a lot of info on this subject...but i'm unclear which one is better

Is uworld enough to cover what would be covered in MTB 3?

 

[naseeha]

I also used the non-IM from mtb 2 along with the non-IM from mtb 3, they complement each other quite well. It does seem like a lot more reading but you can get through it quickly because of the overlap.

 

[evilbooyaa]

If you HAVE to pick one, do MTB 2. However, know that you will not be getting as comprehensive of a review by skipping the non-IM portion of MTB 3.

 

[CDI]

I also used the non-IM from mtb 2 along with the non-IM from mtb 3, they complement each other quite well. It does seem like a lot more reading but you can get through it quickly because of the overlap.

Do you really need the non-IM MTB 2 stuff? Seems like its not adding extra, except maybe EM.

 

[futuredoctor10]

I honestly wouldn't rec either one since each covers topics that the other doesn't.

What did you use instead?

 

[cbcb00]

What did you use instead?

Oops.... Meant to type "either one alone". The two in combo is your best bet..... Although I personally prefer UW above the books (I have a hard time focusing on reading for very long)

 

[futuredoctor10]

Oops.... Meant to type "either one alone". The two in combo is your best bet..... Although I personally prefer UW above the books (I have a hard time focusing on reading for very long)

Okay cool ! Thanks.

 

[colts]

i'm still kinda wondering if uworld makes up for the information that is in MTB 3?

Or will combing First Aid with MTB 2 be the same thing as combing MTB 2 + MTB 3?

 

[CDI]

i'm still kinda wondering if uworld makes up for the information that is in MTB 3?

Or will combing First Aid with MTB 2 be the same thing as combing MTB 2 + MTB 3?

 

[colts]

thanks for that wonderful piece of advice...THANK YOU!

 

[Stewey]

Is there a major difference between the two that justifies getting both? I was hoping one would be sufficient.

 

[IJL]

i'm still kinda wondering if uworld makes up for the information that is in MTB 3?

Or will combing First Aid with MTB 2 be the same thing as combing MTB 2 + MTB 3?

Good question... And bump

 

[maymay]

I just got home from this monster. Honestly, if I could go back and study for the test I took today, I would reapportion all the time I spent on MTB II (Medicine) and MTB III (everything else) and use it reviewing every question I had marked in uworld. The things that didn't seem familiar from shelf studying and uworld were the kind of weird, obscure things that I don't think were even in either book.

With the exception of OBGYN (III). That was spot-on.

 

[cbcb00]

I just got home from this monster. Honestly, if I could go back and study for the test I took today, I would reapportion all the time I spent on MTB II (Medicine) and MTB III (everything else) and use it reviewing every question I had marked in uworld. The things that didn't seem familiar from shelf studying and uworld were the kind of weird, obscure things that I don't think were even in either book.

With the exception of OBGYN (III). That was spot-on.

Congrats on finishing it! I wish everyone could read this post and stop the search for the best book ... 😀

 

[Food]

This is a dumb question but is MTB 3 = MTB for Step 3? Do people really use this for step 2 CK? I had no idea.

 

[futuredoctor10]

This is a dumb question but is MTB 3 = MTB for Step 3? Do people really use this for step 2 CK? I had no idea.

Yes MTB for Step 3. People use only the Peds, OB, Surgery and Psych sections for 2CK.

Hence the MTB 2 (IM) + MTB 3 ("everything else") recommendation.