Step II Step 2
Started by grayce79
I planned on doing four blocks before taking a break, but after the hammering I took after 2 blocks, i took a 15 min. break to clear my head and regroup. you'll have to adapt and improvise as the exam goes on.
I went out to take 5 parts before lunch. I know I'm much better in the am, and after lunch, I go into a stupor and can't see straight when taking these tests.
After my moring coffee, I could only make it through two blocks before a pee break. Out for only 5 minutes, then did 2 more blocks. Need another 5 minute break, then finish out before lunch. After lunch, I did 2, another 5 minutes, and then the last.
Step 3 was much easier. I was out within 6 hours on day one and spent only 4 hours on day 2. Both days I was able to finish before a lunch break.
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After my moring coffee, I could only make it through two blocks before a pee break. Out for only 5 minutes, then did 2 more blocks. Need another 5 minute break, then finish out before lunch. After lunch, I did 2, another 5 minutes, and then the last.
Step 3 was much easier. I was out within 6 hours on day one and spent only 4 hours on day 2. Both days I was able to finish before a lunch break.
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i just got my score: 216/88imtiaz said:
Just finished Step II today. I spent 4 weeks studying while on an easy rotation. What I used:
Boards & Wards
First Aid
Crush (only used this for a quick review on select topics during the last week)
USMLE world (finished just over 1/2 of Qs averaging 69% -- read key points on all OB Qs)
Impression of MY exam:
Easier for me than Step I. I was not pressed for time on any section (usually finished 10-15 min early). I took 5 blocks before lunch/3 after and took short breaks in between each section for water/bathroom/snack breaks. I marked questions that I had serious doubts on and only wound up reviewing about 10 Qs per block. The questions were much less difficult than the average USMLE world question (not nearly the same level of detail). There were even a number of freebies with the classic buzz words and all.
Topics:
lots of peds (congenital, ID, CV, resp, GI, immunodeficiencies)
plenty of OB
CV stuff -- causes of secondary HTN, murmurs, and HF
electrolyte abnormalities (not a lot of acid/base q's though)
only 1 EKG (vtach)
fair # of psych q's
fair # of vitamin deficiencies (damn B vitamins!)
not a lot of biostats
Overall, I felt "good" about this exam, so now it's time to go blow of some steam! Good luck to all... I hope you get what you're aiming for.
Boards & Wards
First Aid
Crush (only used this for a quick review on select topics during the last week)
USMLE world (finished just over 1/2 of Qs averaging 69% -- read key points on all OB Qs)
Impression of MY exam:
Easier for me than Step I. I was not pressed for time on any section (usually finished 10-15 min early). I took 5 blocks before lunch/3 after and took short breaks in between each section for water/bathroom/snack breaks. I marked questions that I had serious doubts on and only wound up reviewing about 10 Qs per block. The questions were much less difficult than the average USMLE world question (not nearly the same level of detail). There were even a number of freebies with the classic buzz words and all.
Topics:
lots of peds (congenital, ID, CV, resp, GI, immunodeficiencies)
plenty of OB
CV stuff -- causes of secondary HTN, murmurs, and HF
electrolyte abnormalities (not a lot of acid/base q's though)
only 1 EKG (vtach)
fair # of psych q's
fair # of vitamin deficiencies (damn B vitamins!)
not a lot of biostats
Overall, I felt "good" about this exam, so now it's time to go blow of some steam! Good luck to all... I hope you get what you're aiming for.
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I took Step 2CK 7/9, and got my score back today (8/6). As luck would have it, I ended up scoring a 267.
I studied for 3 solid weeks. Starting with First Aid, then Q-bank, and finishing with as many USMLEasy questions as possible before test day.
Good luck everyone.
I studied for 3 solid weeks. Starting with First Aid, then Q-bank, and finishing with as many USMLEasy questions as possible before test day.
Good luck everyone.
Took the test 6/27 and received my score on 7/27
264/99
I finished Q-bank with a 79% overall (all random blocks)
Took both of the 45$ NBME tests and scored 800 on both. I thought the real test was quite a bit harder than the practice tests.
I guess the tests must be really well designed since I scored within 1 point of Step 1.
Good luck to everyone!
264/99
I finished Q-bank with a 79% overall (all random blocks)
Took both of the 45$ NBME tests and scored 800 on both. I thought the real test was quite a bit harder than the practice tests.
I guess the tests must be really well designed since I scored within 1 point of Step 1.
Good luck to everyone!
I'm just starting to study for Step II CK, and need some advice. I already am certain that I'll use Secret's, the NBME questions, and certain supplementary books for each individual subject, and plan on giving myself enough time to study. However, I had some questions:
First Aid Step II vs Crush Step II? Or is Lippincot's Secrets enough of a summary book entirely? Do I need Boards and Wards as well?
Do I need Blueprints Emergency Medicine?
Do I need anything for biostatistics?
What should I use for questions? USMLEasy, USMLE woorld, or Q Bank?
I'd appreciate any and all replies.
First Aid Step II vs Crush Step II? Or is Lippincot's Secrets enough of a summary book entirely? Do I need Boards and Wards as well?
Do I need Blueprints Emergency Medicine?
Do I need anything for biostatistics?
What should I use for questions? USMLEasy, USMLE woorld, or Q Bank?
I'd appreciate any and all replies.
dr. neek said:
Normal development most likely refers to pediatric milestones, etc. I'm guessing that the associated Principles of Care would be ages for vaccine administration and suchlike well-child stuff. Good luck..
I just wanted to say thanks for all the people here posting good suggestions. I took my Step 2 7/28 and received my score today 8/24. Since I'm out of town I didn't get to check my score on paper, only thru phone with my school. I got 227 (dunno my 2 digit score). I was hoping for a 230 or above but I'm ok with what I got. I studied First Aid twice and Step 2 Secrets twice and did all the USMLE World questions as well as some Kaplan Qbank questions. I studied for 3-4 weeks total. I scored about 60-65% on the avg for USMLEWorld I think. I'm so glad this is behind me, now off to my research year! I wish everyone good luck on their exams.
My scores arrived today.... Improved 15 points over step I!
Time to treat myself to a few brews 😀
Time to treat myself to a few brews 😀
