How to PASS The USMLE Step 2 For People In A Hurry | Study Guide + Tips
This is my study guide for students looking to PASS Step 2 of the USMLE as quickly as possible and outlines a 2-3 month schedule that mostly uses UWorld, NBME practice tests and KZread videos. As a Canadian medical resident physician, working full time, I needed to come up with a plan to pass one of the hardest exams in medicine in as sort a time as possible and while balancing other commitments as well... and I'm confident in saying that for me, this was what worked best! The Step 2 exam builds on concepts that were introduced first with the MCAT and then followed up by Step 1. My plan is very closely related to how I prepared for the Step 1 exam. This is a free / non-sponsored video designed only to help other students. If you have any questions about the exam or how to prepare, please feel free to leave a comment below :)
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⏳Chapters
Intro: 0:00 - 1:43
What to know BEFORE you start studying: 1:44 - 3:26
Resources to use: 3:27 - 6:53
Study Plan / Guide: 6:54 - 10:36
Practice Exams: 10:37 - 11:52
Tips and Free Marks On Step 2: 11:53 - 14:02
Outro: 14:03 - 15:07
Bio:
Hi everyone, nice to meet you 🤙 My name is Gianluca and I'm a first year family medicine resident working and studying in Canada. I'm just trying to document my experiences throughout my medical training and beyond to hopefully help inspire/guide some other students... and make things more fun for myself :) I post a new video once per week.
Feel free to contact me on KZread or Instagram if you have any questions.
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I'm a South African resident who is busy with these exams - I have watched everything on youtube, and your channel is by far and away the most practical and useful advice out there. I appreciate it!
Add ons to the video: MedQuest's channel (immunodeficiencies guide): kzread.info/dash/bejne/X62Im7p6j5XMZbA.html M.D Powerhouse's channel - Derm Review (High Yield): kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGFnxNuQnNe0Z6g.html My Stats: Step 2 Pass Score - 219 UWorld 1st Pass - 79% complete w/ 64% correct NBME form 10 - 219 (1 day before test day)
I've been feeling very very very terrified of Step 2 because I felt burnt out after Step 1 so I couldn't start studying right away and now I have like 3 months. It's honestly a very hard exam, it made me laugh at how poorly written my country's licensing exam is and it's one hell of a journey but your calm demeaner is honestly very helpful. I am aiming to score high lol but if you could study this exam and pass it while working full time then I have no excuse since I'm not working and can dedicate 10+ hours everyday in Sha Allah. Feeling super overwhelmed but there is not much to it, we just have to put in the hard work. I hope everyone that is giving this exam do well!
@nxtgenmd
3 ай бұрын
You are 100% right my friend 💪 the exam is a lot harder than most people make it seem - especially for people that did not train with a US based curriculum. But if you study hard, give it time and focus on working through your practice tests, you will do well. Best of luck!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm just about to start a Canadian residency and am kicking myself for not writing the USMLE as I'm starting to explore the process to moving to the states. Encouraging to hear that 3 months is needed to pass :) Cheers man and continue the great work!
@nxtgenmd
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dillon, definitely consider getting it done. In the very least, you’ll learn a lot along the way 💪 good luck
Thanks!
This video and the step one video were very inspiring thank you for sharing. My step 3 is tomorrow, I studied 6 weeks for step one and 4 weeks for step 2. Thank you again for sharing.
@nxtgenmd
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear that they were helpful. Step 3 feels quite rough coming out of day 1 for a lot of people but I hope things went well for you! :)
Hello, what are your thoughts on Justin Sung's iCanStudy course?
Any recommendations on when Canadian trained graduates like yourself should write this exam? I have heard that studying using Step 2 resources is helpful when writing MCCQE Canadian exam? Is writing this exam during the fourth year more ideal?
@nxtgenmd
Жыл бұрын
I would 100% advise Canadian students to write at the end of their final year - preferably BEFORE they write the MCCQE 1 :) The general consensus is that if you're a Canadian graduate and pass the USMLE Step 2, then you'll do amazing on the MCC exam... but it doesn't work the other way around for most people I've spoken with😅
So you matched with only step1?