My journal--Exam on 2nd June! - littledoc123

[ArchivalUser]

Congratulation you two! to everyone else that passed and did well!
What a relief!

[ArchivalUser]

Well I may not be the ideal person out there for step 3 advice, but still I’ll be giving my views

* 3-4 months are required to score good, as per my opinion.
* Don’t pay attention to UWSA, you are just require to pass it.
* Doing more Qs will certainly help.
* Whenever in doubt, select simplest & least invasive option. Remember the KISS [ Keep It Simple, Stupid] principle.
* Read first & last line of Qs carefully, you can just skim through rest of the middle part..many a times u will arrive at the answer and avoid drudging through distracting information
* For drug ad & abstract, first read what is it about—> then read Q —> result section.
* Don’t waste time on difficult Qs as even if you give more time, you might end up answering wrong & u don’t want to loose points on last Qs which might be lot easier.
* Always do Qs on time mode; time management is the key to success.
* MTB helped me a lot.
* Don’t take a gap for a week like I did, I scored more on Day 1 MCQs.
* Day 2 MCQs were more like CK and day 1 like step 1!
* If you want to do something from step 1, read drug mechanisms particularly receptor action.
* Ethics Qs were similar to Conrad 100 cases.
* Just see this video for pt safety Qs: USMLE Step 1: Quality and Safety - YouTube
* I made notes from Kaplan Q bank and CCS, didn’t get time to make UWorld notes.
* Mapping CCS is good.
* I could revise only educational objectives from incorrect Qs but if time permits read educational objectives from all Qs.
* Kaplan Q bank can be a good way to start, if you are far from other USMLEs.
* UWorld biostat helped me a lot.
* Practice biostat Qs from other Q banks, just learn the concept..calculation is not so important.
* Don’t take breaks once you start your preparation.
* Making a journal and reporting there (however ridiculous it may seem) helps you & others preparing for the test

That’s all I can remember as of now. If you have any other Qs, you can ask me.

[ArchivalUser]

Thanks a ton littledoc for your detailed and crucial inputs...you have been very helpful and inspiring to us. i wish you all the best or ur future endeavors.

Dnt forget to party hard

[ArchivalUser]

lil doc did you focus on your weakness after uwsa?
I know mtb is helping me a lot too

God bless your journey

[ArchivalUser]

thanks a lot lil doc, the uw biiostats i just bought today. its helping

[ArchivalUser]

Thanks lildoc

[ArchivalUser]

Congratulations littledoc123,
Why You don't apply for match and you need only pass?

I hope I not bother you if I aske you this question.

[ArchivalUser]

You are not bothering me at all. All I can say is, I'm going back to my country. As I gave all USMLEs I just wanted to finish this last one while I was here in USA for some other reason. I have a very weird history but I gave step 3 just for the sake of completion. That's all I can reveal!

[ArchivalUser]

But whatever I have written here regarding my step 3 preparation from March 16 onwards, is nothing but the truth!

[ArchivalUser]

Thank you Littledoc123 and good luck with your journey