![]() Another strength is there is emphasis on the “what is the next best step” so if you are struggling with these questions, I’d consider MTB-2. Conrad also takes the time to point out common pitfalls and why they are wrong. It also has flowcharts which is appealing for more visual learners. the common risk factor for X) in the margins. What I liked about MTB-2 is that it highlights high yield points (e.g. ![]() I preferred Step Up series to MTB, but from reading parts of MTB I recognize MTB does have it’s advantages. 282-302) + Epidemiology and Ethics (p.305-309) in Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK Short on time for review: All of Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CKįor a more thorough review: All of Step-Up to Medicine + EM/Surgery (p.153-172) + GYN (p.239-256) + OB (p.260-280) + Peds and Psych (p. ![]() If you are planning on using Step-Up to Medicine as well, skip the medicine sections in Step-Up to CK and focus on EM/Surgery, OB/GYN, Peds, Psych, Epidemiology, and Ethics. The authors also include UWorld-esque charts that are great for comparing and contrasting. ![]() Additionally, what I like about this book is that although it is a review book it still reviews a lot of the pathophysiology (which you can easily skip if you don’t need it). Gives a great overview of the material in a different format than UWorld, but it still reinforces some of the same high yield points. It goes without saying that IM + ambulatory medicine make up a good chunk of Step 2 CK and a more in-depth review in these areas will provide an edge. This is a detailed book but I think for individuals looking to score above the average on CK, it is worth using during dedicated if you have 5+ weeks (and definitely worth it to read during your IM rotation). In the end I ended up reselling MTB because I was familiar with the Step Up series from reading Step Up to Medicine during my IM clerkship.įor my CK prep, I read both Step Up to Medicine and supplementing with the non-IM parts of Step Up to USMLE Step 2 CK I ordered both Step Up to CK and the Master the Board series (both MTB 2 and MTB 3) to compare. While I was researching on how to prepare for CK, I learned there is not a unanimously adored book for CK like there is for Step 1. I talk more how to dictating on Anki (or OneNote or any form of Notes) here. The goal is to condense the “textbook” of UWorld into a format you can review the following day briefly. While note taking/making flashcards is essential, it is also time consuming. The fastest way to make flashcards or notes is to dictate from UWorld. If you are not a flashcard person, notes on a word document of your choosing. ![]() Making Notes from Question Banks (Efficiently): Light’s Criteria, when to do surgery for AAA) especially those with number thresholds. I would make flashcards (I used Anki) for each overarching main concept or for easy to forget factoids (e.g. Even if I answered correctly, I would read through the explanation and tried to decide what was the main concept being tested. While question banks are useful in practicing test taking skills, I personally learn the most from UWorld’s explanations and tables (if UWorld makes a table, it is probably high yield). Timed tutor largely depends on your learning style, but I would highly recommend random questions as this will reinforce long term retention. I completed Uworld first by going through random 40 question blocks at a time. UWorld was not only my question bank of choice, it was also the resource that took the bulk of my study time (and it paid off). For anyone hoping for a >240, but it is worth supplementing with an additional resource. General advice: UWorld to completion with at least one repeat (of incorrect at minimum). ![]()
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