Step 2

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Step 2

• CK CS

Hosted by ASG Tuesday, February 20, 2007
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Step 1 Aftermath

• Residency Programs can look past a weak Step 1
  score
• Generally
• Step 1 80, 85 (few 78)
• If Step 1 80, then Step 2 85/90
• If you failed Step 1
• 2nd attempt Step 1 85 high Step 2

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Schedule the test

• Same process as for Step 1
• Single application form for CK and CS (need to
  get Deans office stamp)
• Visit www.ecfmg.org for all the latest info
• CS register ASAP !!!

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CK Study

• Need solid block of time to review
• NOT enough time to study for Step 2 during
  elective rotations!

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What to study

• Material you are familiar with - what you used to
  study for the Shelf exams Blueprints, Secrets,
  etc.
• Similar to SHELF exams (content and style)
• First Aid for Step 2
• Boards and Wards
• Step Up for Step 2
• Step 2 Secrets

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Q banks

• USMLE WORLD !!!
• 50-60 good score
• Use as learning tool, not just test
• Get it soon
• www.usmleworld.com

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Kaplan?

• Good lectures and notes can be used as a
  primary study source
• Q bank also available

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Test yourself

• NBME Self-Assessment
• USMLE World
• Time-management
• Content (review concepts) !!!
• Space them out (2) to monitor progress
• Score correlation?

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Take the test

• VERY long (be prepared)
• Full-length self-assessment and UW helps manage
  time
• Avoid burn-out by taking frequent breaks

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Objectively

• More straight-forward than
• Step 1
• Not too much overlap with Step 1
• Usually people score higher on Step 2

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Timing with respect to Match

• Dont delay!
• Late Aug. to early Sept. optimal
• DO NOT WAIT for score to apply to ERAS (you cant
  change anything)

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Step 2 CS

• APPLY ASAP!
• 5 Cities (Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, LA,
  Atlanta)
• Must take before Dec. 31 to be eligible for Match
• Take ASAP because you may wait forever for score
  report

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How to prepare?

• Prepare during electives this is the best way
  to study for it
• Not necessary to take Emergency Medicine elective
  to pass!
• Try to have about 1 months worth of electives
  experience (outpt or consult service) before
  taking the exam

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How to prepare contd

• First Aid for CS
• Have a study partner! (friend, sibling, etc.)
• Work on timing
• Practice performing a neurological/orthopedic
  physical exam

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During the Exam

• Dont get nervous!
• You will forget to do something, you will make
  mistakes its ok!

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Online Forums

• www.prep4usmle.com
• Step Prep
• - Daily emails with Qs and pearls for all the
  Steps

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GOOD LUCK!!!
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