Take Step1 early or continue dedicated?

[Billiam95]

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Currently in dedicated for step1, here's my stats so far:

54% uWorld used at 68% correct
216 Amboss self-assessment (February)
UWSA1 242
NBME26 72% (99% chance to pass if step1 taken within 1 week)

I am learning a lot of information just by going through uWorld and filling my knowledge gaps, but I wonder how much or any of this material is applicable to 3rd year or Step2. Step1 exam date is currently scheduled for first week of June. In the P/F era, is there any benefit to continue the step1 dedicated grind after reaching comfortable passing in practice exams?

 

[Kardio]

I’m in a similar situation. My opinion is rooted in the belief that good boards prep now is still the best prep for wards and Step 2.

If I were you I’d carry on with dedicated as usual and try for some higher NBMEs in a couple weeks before moving the test date.

UWSA1 tends to over-predict. Going off your NBME, you’re chilling at ~205 equivalent. Why start rotations with a 205 equivalent foundational knowledge when a 230+ equivalent is well within reach?

 

[anesussy]

I’m in a similar situation. My opinion is rooted in the belief that good boards prep now is still the best prep for wards and Step 2.

Best prep for shelf exams/Step 2 would literally be UWorld/Amboss Step 2 and practice NBME shelf exams

 

[Peanutnut]

I personally would move it up to be honest. I finished dedicated beginning of April and towards the end I felt very burnt out and wished I had moved it up a week.
You can take one or two more NBMEs to see if the one you took is reflective of where you're at, but I'd say you're fine taking it early.

 

[ABigChunguss]

Best prep for shelf exams/Step 2 would literally be UWorld/Amboss Step 2 and practice NBME shelf exams

But don't they build on each other? If you still work extra hard on Step 1, wouldn't that give you a stronger base to build better Step 2 knowledge through the resources you mentioned and in turn a higher Step 2 score?