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HOW TO PREPARE FOR USMLE STEP 2 CS
To pass the Step 2 CS exam, you must essentially get through all of these components separately. If you do well on the ICE, you can still fail the SEP if you perform poorly. Therefore, balanced preparation is crucial. We spoke with Gina, an IMG who recently passed the Step 2 CS exam. This is how she prepared for the exam.
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How to Prepare for USMLE STEP 2 CK
The USMLE-Step 2-CK is the nine-hour-long multiple-choice portion of the second part of the United States Medical Licensure Examination. It assesses clinical knowledge through a traditional, multiple-choice examination. What are the best resources for USMLE STEP 2 CK. In this article, I will answer these two questions and share with you a USMLE STEP 2 CK study guide to show you the most popular resources and materials and help you score +260. As USMLE STEP 1 is going pass/fail next year, residency program directors will focus more on USMLE STEP 2 CK scores when selecting applicants for interviews. For this reason, obtaining a competitive score on USMLE STEP 2 CK will be extremely important to increase your chances of getting into residency training in the United States. We will start by discussing the Question banks, then books, and finally self-assessment exams.
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How To Study for USMLE Step 1
On the road to earning your Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, there are various checkpoints during which your knowledge and skills will be tested. The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is one that all US physicians will need to pass to obtain licensure. The exam is delivered in three phases, with the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 before you apply for residency, and the USMLE Step 3 in the first year or two of your residency. Satisfactory performance on the first steps can have a sizable impact on your eventual residency placement. With so much riding on your test performance, it’s important that you adequately prepare. That’s why we rounded up some expert advice to help you learn how to study for the Step 1. Consider these five tips for USMLE success.
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