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Studying for Step 2CK!

Studying for Step 2CK!. Hazem M. Shoirah Resident of Psychiatry Applicant in the 2011 match. The Start -When? -What? -How? Timing & Scheduling Resources & Materials -Primary -Recap -Evaluation The Psyche -Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape. The Start -When? -What? -How?

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Studying for Step 2CK!

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  1. Studying for Step 2CK! Hazem M. ShoirahResident of PsychiatryApplicant in the 2011 match

  2. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  3. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape • The Start • When to start? • Step 1 vs Step 2 first.. the eternal dilemma! • Preparation.. end backwards.

  4. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape • How to time your study? • Identify your target. • Recognize your tools. • Set your tactics! 3T t a rgetbyBULK t a rgetbyVALUE

  5. Target by bulk The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  6. Target by value • Internal Medicine • ObGyne • Psychiatry/Ethics/Stats • Pediatrics • Surgery The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  7. Time Blocks The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  8. Primary Study: • Kaplan • First Aid The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape • Recap: • Your personal notes • First Aid • USMLE secrets • Deja Review • Flash Cards • Kaplan Q-bank • Kaplan Q-book

  9. Evaluation • USMLE world Q-bank • USMLE world Simulated Exams • NBME Exam blocks • Score Estimators: • http://www.clinicalreview.com/solutions/resources/usmle-score-calculator.html • http://www.medfriends.org/step1_estimator/ The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  10. Solving Questions Read The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape Highlight Answer! Exclude wrong answers Find the answer blindly Pick your lucky number! Read all other answers Make an educated guess

  11. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape THE CRITICALFACTOR OF SUCCESS

  12. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape • 3TTarget • Keep your target clear in your mind • Communicate with people who have the same target

  13. 3TTools • Your mind is your strongest tool! • “I’m a human being.. Anything a human being has ever done, I can do.– P. Zimbardo • Working on your mood.. • Identify your psyche’s strengths and weaknesses The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape

  14. The Start-When? -What?-How? Timing & Scheduling Resources& Materials-Primary-Recap-Evaluation The Psyche-Getting there! -Having fun -Being in shape • 3TTactics • Preparation • Fun tactics! • Dealing with anxiety and stress.. • The night before..

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