P/F curriculum and Step 1

[deleted600623]

So I’m starting at a school that has an 18 month P/F preclinical curriculum (systems based) and was wanting some advice on my plan for integrating passively studying for step 1 throughout M1 and M2. My plan is to start AnKing day 1 and isolate cards as I go through each block, use B&B, Pathoma, and Sketchy as a resources for learning material while also going through my lectures for smaller details as needed. I would also use FA to read through while going through blocks to get a good idea of high yield info and use their mnemonics.

For my first systems block which is cardio/pulm and renal, I plan on buying USMLErx to use periodically as I’m learning material.

Would love advice. Thanks!

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[sallyhasanidea]

Step 1 might be pass fail by the time you get to it, may not be worth the effort

 

[deleted600623]

Step 1 might be pass fail by the time you get to it, may not be worth the effort

I know. I’m not sure how I feel about it being at a top 15 program.

 

[ciestar]

I know. I’m not sure how I feel about it being at a top 15 program.

At a Top 15 you have even less to worry about

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

I know. I’m not sure how I feel about it being at a top 15 program.

Wow, nice humble brag.

 

[deleted600623]

Wow, nice humble brag.

Lol wasn’t bragging at all but I see how that came across. My b. It is kinda pertinent info given possible changes to Step 1

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Lol wasn’t bragging at all but I see how that came across. My b. It is kinda pertinent info given possible changes to Step 1

I'm watching this thread anyway because I also go to a school with an 18-month systems-based curriculum. We take step 1 in third year though.

 

[Neuronom]

I'm watching this thread anyway because I also go to a school with an 18-month systems-based curriculum. We take step 1 in third year though.

Sames

 

[deleted600623]

I'm watching this thread anyway because I also go to a school with an 18-month systems-based curriculum. We take step 1 in third year though.

Oh interesting. Why 3rd year?

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Oh interesting. Why 3rd year?

They say having a year of clinical experience will help put the step 1 material into context. Our school does above average on the steps so I guess it works. Seems like every school does above the national average though lol.

 

[deleted600623]

They say having a year of clinical experience will help put the step 1 material into context. Our school does above average on the steps so I guess it works. Seems like every school does above the national average though lol.

Oh I see. So when do you take step 2??

 

[TakotsuboOkazaki]

Dear Lord, I hope they don't make Step 1 pass/fail...

I know it is going to be a nightmare this year, but it's comforting that it seems to equalize things (somewhat) amongst schools of varying reputation/faculty connection along the axiom of hard work/time invested into Step 1 material.

 

[Terps1011]

We have the same curriculum. Most jusy staryed doing uworld during dedicated or 2-4months before so they could get 2 passes in. Seemed to work well for most. Me personally i just used dedicated to study for step, we took it in february of 2nd yr then started 3rd yr in march

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Oh I see. So when do you take step 2??

We have to take both parts by October of fourth year.

 

[kinjin24]

I'm watching this thread anyway because I also go to a school with an 18-month systems-based curriculum. We take step 1 in third year though.

Usuhs?

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Usuhs?

Yep.

 

[kinjin24]

Yep.

Interviewed there 9/13. That was something that appealed to me

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Interviewed there 9/13. That was something that appealed to me

Same. Having to take step 1 and 2 within 8-9 months of each other is not going to be super fun, but at least I’ll get them over with together.

 

[Terps1011]

We do it the same way at my program and i think its awesome. Plus 4th year starts earlier so you can get your AIs in or figure out your speciality if youre undecided