Hi, you guys!

I apologize for the delay in this topic. I will have a youtube video and IG post on this topic this month (February 2019). You can catch any one of them to learn how to schedule your study time for Step 2CK. The links provided below. Let’s get started!

First of all, YOU NEED TO PICK THREE MAIN SOURCES:
1. A review book (ONLY ONE)
2. UWorld qbank
3. A video source (OnlineMedED, Osmosis)

One of the worst things you can do is have too many resources. This will not be beneficial. After completing each rotation and studying for each rotation with your chosen textbook for that particular rotation, you should have the details under your belt by now. You now need to solidify the information you have in this dedicated 1-month study time. So, please do yourself a favor and pick just one review book –trust me. Honestly, it does NOT matter what anyone has said in regards to which they think is better. Everyone has their own preference. I have heard just about all of the options attested for. See if classmates above you or a library carries them, and look at a few pages in each and see what you like in terms of your own preference.

Once you decide on one, stick to it and STOP BOUNCING AROUND. Read it thoroughly and front to back. Divide the pages up for the number of days you have. Do questions EVERYDAY!! And review each day any of the notes you made for the day and in addition to the past days. It builds up and fast so stick to it. As you go each day, stop reviewing anything that you have understood well– what we could do is feel better about ourselves by studying what we are good at and avoiding the ones we are not good at (NO BUENO). At this point, you would be wasting time. Learn and keep reviewing things you are not good at.

So, here I have built a layout schedule above where you can insert the topics and build it very specific to you. You can look at this layout as you build your schedule in this empty one below.

I am also providing a sample one that is how I basically scheduled my own here below to get an idea. I also have the 7 most important topics which are the bulk of Step 2CK exam. It is important to have these under your belt because a lot of the questions will come from these topics.

Remember, ultimately, it isn’t about the time you spent, it is the amount of efficient time you spent. Don’t sit in front of your desk and assume you are doing the work when really you are not focused. Put a timer on and study in intervals and give your brain some break as well (more on this topic in a future post)! Come back again for more posts on helpful tips on how to study/how to manage your time/etc.

I hope in writing I didn’t come off mean. You got this!! Focus and soon enough it will be over and you can chill for a bit!!! <3

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Much love,
Mursi