Comments on: It’s About That Time

By: Island Med Student » One Week Down, 3.5 More to Go

Island Med Student » One Week Down, 3.5 More to Go — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:06:50 +0000

[...] Ahhh, that feels so good. I just finished my requisite hours of USMLE Step 2 CK studying for the week. I am now entitled to a weekend break with no studying. I can catch up on some errands and deal with my growing inbox. As I mentioned before, I will be taking the USMLE Step 2 CK on July 1st. My basic study plan involves studying M-F, and taking the weekends off. I posted my general schedule here. [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:51:23 +0000

yeah…..well doing a qbank or two is a given. i just wonder since FA is so much thicker than crush….hoping im not missing something important i guess

By: Latha

Latha — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:26:09 +0000

You are going to do great!

I was helping my sister study for it a few months back and most of it seemed not so bad…Im sure with your experience and knowledge it should be a breeze…remember to greet the patient and wash your hands! lol.

Good Luck Lady

By: The Island Med Student

The Island Med Student — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:06:20 +0000

It’s a tough call. I’ve only barely opened the Crush book, but so far I think I like them both about the same. Honestly, doing questions seems to work the best for me. I learn better via questions, and will remember something a lot more if I get it wrong, and then read the explanation.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:22:06 +0000

hi
which do you like better between crush step 2 and first aid for step 2? i already have crush…..

By: Bindaloo

Bindaloo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:53:51 +0000

i am particularly loving the backwards pic of the book…quite appropriate dear, for u and me both!

By: Bindaloo

Bindaloo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:51:57 +0000

sounds fabulous darlin…at last i dont feel like im the only goober with an intense study schedule. =P

By: alaa

alaa — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:17:15 +0000

I’m so happy that you posted this one ..

I am starting my final year in about two weeks and I am so messed up!
in Jordan , the final year ( 6th year) is basically another chance to re-do the peds, gyne-ob, internal medicine and surgery rotations but we concentrate more on the management of patients rather than learning about the signs and symptoms.
at the end of the year we’ll have 4 written exams, 4 OSCEs and 4 oral exams !!
so I have the whole year to prepare without any form of challenging my skills or knowledge and we are basically left alone to do whatever we want with our books and papers !!

to make this long paragraph of a point : I have been thinking/ researching of how to put up together a schedule or some plan to get the fullest medical experience and to be full equipped when I face the world as a DOCTOR ..

so plz keep posting about your studying approach and what work for you .. wishing you the best of the best..