USMLE Took my first NBME - exam in 2 weeks, advice needed.

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[guitarguy23]

1. Yes you can improve to that level but I would study every day from here on out.

2. Do as much uworld as you can. Then review your questions. Then read your weakest areas of FA from worst--->best ( or at least as far as you can get)

You would probably benefit from prioritizing the top 5 weakest systems/subjects, reading those in FA one at a time, then doing the related questions in Uworld. That would put you ~10 hrs/ day easy. I realize that may be hard to do, but at least focus on the top 3 weakest areas if possible.

Finally, good test taking strategy can minimize mistakes. Look up previous posts for advice in this. Good luck!

 

[guitarguy23]

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[J ROD]

I think you can get there too. But, you have to get through more material. I am older as well but manage to get in around 12hrs/day. Take breaks and break things up. And, I was a slightly below average student.

You need more runs through FA and need to finish more of UW and do more NBMEs. There is no magic secret to this.

You put in the work and build a strong base of knowledge and strategy then you can be prepared for one of these forms from hell like on 6/19.

G note above laid out a good plan. Got to get in more work. That simple. It pays off.

 

[aspiringmd1015]

any links for good test taking strategies?

 

[guitarguy23]

any links for good test taking strategies?

Quickly, what worked for me:

1) Be rested before exams. Seriously, a clear head will carry you further in answering "the easy ones" than randomly remembering a side effect of tacrolimus, for example.

2) Trust your first answer. More often than not, my first choice was correct rather than the one I switched to because I over thought it. If you pick 'A' stick with it unless you misread the stem. If you are unsure, DO NOT change your initial answer.

3) Read every answer also even if you just know which one you think is correct. Sometimes an even more obvious answer will be present that is more correct so just read then all.

4) Allow enough time to review marked/unsure questions. You just have to do this. It shouldn't take ~2 min to answer each question, and thus, you SHOULD have time to review the more difficult questions since you nailed the easy ones right?

5) Last point, kind of overarching: give every question the same respect. In other words, the easy ones are worth the same as the hard ones, so you should be as diligent in making sure you put your best answer and were careful on every question. Be consistent, stay focused (I know it's easier said than done) and don't zone out while reading any question .

Hope this helps.

 

[J ROD]

i like to glance at the answers first to help me focus in the passage.

 

[cyanide12345678]

Take the next 7 days to do 4 tests per day of uworld.

Then take the last 7 days to review all information in FA one more time. u dont want to miss the easier questions because u cant remember something from FA.