USMLE and UWORLD correlation. And how to improve!

[dr.sparty123]

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Hey there. I am averaging a low Uworld % ranking, somewhere around 51 with higher scores on certain tests. I am wondering how to determine potential score rankings from Uworld -> USMLE step 1. I am using Pathoma, B+B, First-aid, and anki to help in my review process, but man this is really tough. Any suggestions on how to strategically get a better score and keep improving my scores?

 

[NecrotizingFasciitis]

The only way to improve is to keep plowing through. But not at top speed, you need to make sure you are actually learning & understanding the material.

I've had about a 15-20% increase in my block averages from when I started. If you are just starting out, you have nothing to worry about. Just keep grinding & your averages will start moving up.

As for the UWorld/USMLE correlation, some people reference this link below, but it honestly doesn't mean much of anything because everybody uses UWorld differently, & this thing is kinda old anyways. It kinda motivates me to work though despite this:

USMLE SCORE CORRELATION

UWorld, USMLE, NBME, Kaplan Qbank, and USMLE World UW Qbank correlation table. USMLE score estimator and predictor. Residency chances calculator.

usmle-score-correlation.blogspot.com

 

[FourniersGreenGang]

The only way to improve is to keep plowing through. But not at top speed, you need to make sure you are actually learning & understanding the material.

I've had about a 15-20% increase in my block averages from when I started. If you are just starting out, you have nothing to worry about. Just keep grinding & your averages will start moving up.

As for the UWorld/USMLE correlation, some people reference this link below, but it honestly doesn't mean much of anything because everybody uses UWorld differently, & this thing is kinda old anyways. It kinda motivates me to work though despite this:

USMLE SCORE CORRELATION

UWorld, USMLE, NBME, Kaplan Qbank, and USMLE World UW Qbank correlation table. USMLE score estimator and predictor. Residency chances calculator.

usmle-score-correlation.blogspot.com

That was pretty damn accurate for me.

 

[CoomassieBlue57]

UWorld is a study tool. It is not a score predictor. Use it as such and stop using it to compare yourself to other medical students.

 

[NecrotizingFasciitis]

UWorld is a study tool. It is not a score predictor. Use it as such and stop using it to compare yourself to other medical students.

I agree 100%. But it's nice to have a % goal to work towards for motivational purposes. In that sense, the score predictor can at least be a somewhat useful tool, even if it's prediction validity is crap.

 

[dr.sparty123]

Thanks a lot guys! I will keep plowing through!

 

[dr.sparty123]

That was pretty damn accurate for me.

What are you referring to? The chart? Or the comment.

 

[FourniersGreenGang]

What are you referring to? The chart? Or the comment.

The chart, it was pretty much right on the money. It's only accurate for first pass of uw though.