It’s going to really remove a lot of stress on the day, so just make sure you just really plan your exam day and that’s going to help you prepare.Īnother big part in preparing for this test is going to be practice. Then also, I think that since a lot of people have to go to different cities and different areas to take these exams, make sure when you arrive there the day before, or the day of, make sure you know where you are going, you know where parking is, you know exactly what time you are going to arrive. When you do plan out your test, make sure you check out the USMLE website where they have information on hotels and updates to the test site, if there are any changes or anything that you should know. So when you plan it of course you are scheduling the exam, there are only certain test centers throughout the United States that offer the test, so some students have to fly to certain test centers to take the exam. I was thinking of three strategies that would help you best prepare for this exam, so I broke it down into three parts. In terms of diagnosing patients in the USMLE Step 2 CS test, is there any specific material or any specific preparation students should do when they begin to study for the Step 2? It tests your clinical skills, so it is a test that’s based on twelve standardized patients and you are graded on several different things including your ability to communicate with patients, ability to think through a differential diagnosis and then also in your ability to write patient encounter notes after the visit with the standardized patient. The CS part or the clinical skills, is exactly as it sounds. USMLE sample questions Step 2 writers use can be found in study books and online. This can be prepared for with USMLE Step 2 practice questions, amongst others. USMLE step 2 consists of two parts, so there is the CK which is the written part where you are being tested on clinical knowledge and it’s more the question/answer multiple choice that most medical students are used to. That’s because again, in clinical practice, you are really using the skills that you are using every day in practice you are using those on the test, so it’s a little bit less stressful and then you’re done at that time. It’s a very lengthy test – two days long – but since that one is the easiest, people don’t normally prepare as much for that. That one is, I would say from my experience and talking with most of my peers, usually the easiest. Then, finally, USMLE Step 3 is the last step and that is most often taken in the first year after medical school. USMLE Step 2 also has a lot of information, but since it’s more about clinical skills and clinical practice, most people find this one a little bit easier to take and this is usually taken in your fourth year of medical school. Depending on your score, it really reflects what type of residency program you will get in to. Kind of like the MCAT is for medical school admissions, the USMLE Step 1 is similar for residency admission. I think that it is probably the hardest step test that most students will take, just because the material and the volume of information on that test is very large and it is weighted heavily on the residency program. Step 1 is taken after your second year of medical school. She shared with us some secrets about doing well on the USMLE exams!Ĭould you tell us a little about the different USMLEs (Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3) and how you would recommend a student approach Step 2 specifically? Marinelli, MedSchoolCoach advisor and former admissions committee member at University of California Irvine School of Medicine. Application Advising Medical School Admissions Support.Direct Medical (BS/MD & BA/MD) Application Consulting.MCAT Prep App Videos, Flashcards & Q-Bank.MCAT Tutoring One-on-One Personalized Help.Med School Explorer Find Your Medical School Path.MSC Score Your Chances of an Acceptance.Virtual Shadowing Explore Medical Specialties.Residency Advising Complete Match Support.CASPer Preparation Simulation & Coaching.Interview preparation Realistic Practice.Secondary Editing Secondary Application Editing.Personal Statement Editing Refine Your Narrative.Application Advising Complete Admissions Support.Interview Preparation Realistic Practice.STRATEGIC PLANNING Early Planning for Success.College Admissions Consulting Built for Pre-Meds.MCAT Prep App Videos, Flashcards, Q-Banks.MCAT Tutoring Complete One-on-One Personalized Help.Frequently Asked Questions Find answers.For Parents Learn why you should trust us.Success Stories & Testimonials Hear the stories.
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