READY FOR STEP 2 CK

if you are planning to take step 2ck, i have few suggestions

, i would be as brief as possible.

what this is test all about?

it covers 5 subjects- internal medicine, surgery, ob-gyn, pediatrics and psychiatry.

where u can take it?

wherever you want.

if u don't know how to take date that i will cover in next post.

what to read?

you need to read Kaplan for step 2ck and if you have dvd do watch them.

try to read first then watch the video of that topic and add to the notes if

you found some thing extra.

here again you need to avoid Psychiatry from Kaplan. use BRS Psychiatry

by Barbara fathem.

try to read at-least twice.

don't forget to do questions.

usmle world is the best but try it when u ready to go.

last thing never study on the last day before exam. have fun.

one more thing i would not advice you to read "first aid " its upto you.

if you have any query and suggestion, do write to me.

how to score high at usmle step 1

guidance is the kea to score high a steps of usmle.

step 1 is more about the knowing the physiology of body how it affected in pathologic conditions.

pattern of questions at step 1 still clinical based like you will encounter in real life.

so what to learn and what to leave is very crucial to know before you take the exam.

what material is right-

1) kaplan is good. but dont read pathology and behav science from it.

2) goljan pathology

3) BRS behavioral science by barbara fathem

try to study in detail these topics

diabetes

hypertension

obesity

heart disease

stroke

anti hypertensive drug

anti depressant

anti psychotic

anti hiv

their indications, contraindications and interactions.

three p's need special attention

physio

patho

pharma.

try to familiarize yourself with the pattern of questions .

do Usmle world at least for one month and try to score at least 70 % consistently.

have faith in God and you.

all the best.