Note Taking and studying TIPS for the USMLE!!

[@tatianavazian2100]

such a beautiful and hardworking person! Thank you so much...

[@morethaneonetongue]

Just want to say, I used your note taking ideas during my summer nursing critical care class, and received an A. Your advice helped me take very detailed notes.

[@catahuanco]

Thank you for sharing. I am sure lots of people appreciate what you are doing. Once again, thanks!!!!

[@pakistanibaloch2955]

best video and excellent attempt to help the subscribers. a lot of respect and love from Pakistan..!!

[@DoctorNikkiP]

This is an awesome video! You are so thorough and helpful

[@prisillajessi5805]

thank u so much dr. Raga ...vry useful tips...i just started vid my usmlestep 1 prep...im gonna use ur way of annotation ......d tip abt how to remember things by intresting ways are so new to me..which im gonna follow frm now..Thanks again

[@anonuevoathenalouiso.1263]

I really love your videos! Keep it up!

[@momenalswadeh]

Could. You give me copy of your notes 🤷🏻‍♂️😄

[@symoi1569]

I love how you're still using pens and paper.

[@aky19832001]

Immunology is difficult because you're trying to learn it from First aid and a question bank. The best one stop source is Robbins Pathology the orange book, 9 edition. It'll cure your issues and confusion. Then you can tackle anything. When I got reading immuno, I only took a few pointers down from uworld on my first aid. And my first aid wasn't a learning tool but an outline that I used before the exam. So that as I read the book, I would see the reminders and tie in to other concepts and section.

[@ajleed2933]

Great video but I dont know how Ya'll study from videos for me I can't i prefer books. Anytime I try to study from videos I either sleep or get distracted, oh well people are different. Love your videos they are soo helpful especially for us IMGs.❤❤

[@seemaprasai]

This is awesome..thank you so much. By seing this i feel like am on the right way because am doing the same right now...

[@যুক্তিনির্ভরবিদ্যা]

Atlast a realistic Video escaping from all the Korean videos of notes which r full of excessive colours and inks-highlighters etc which seem MORE for Only youtube viewers and for me a clear time waste rather something really useful as a study material!!

[@kaylat7315]

Hey! Thanks so much, a great video! As IMG I'm currently studying for Step 1. I love your notes, so structured and colorful. Are your notes available to copy or purchase? I would love to use them as an inspiration. Also, have you started a residency in the US? What are your experiences applying as an IMA? Thanks in advance! Kayla

[@ruthmartinez2678]

Thanks by tips,notes, and words of inspiration, I hope can does more videos, vlogs about you life

[@kimheangyean7888]

Thank u so much dear Dr

[@jackcrawford5137]

thank you so much, your videos are so high quality!

[@doctorgohari]

I love ur videos

[@martinakhayrallah7426]

This is my study type,, i like this video

[@akpronunciations1171]

It helped alot n yeah , I use same method to study, thank you so much

[@TheDrSaleh]

thank you so much for the exceptional video! would you please tell us how much did you get in the step1?

[@alexandrjaguparov9231]

Dear Raga, some time ago I commented on one of your videos and you told me you were gonna put up a video on how IGMs can apply for residency in the US (what an IMG has to do/complete before s/he can apply for a place at residency program in the US? Like ECFMG certification; whether one needs experience in the US before applying for residency, if yes, how can an IMG get this experience; whether it's a requirement to have recommendation letters from US physicians, etc). Could you, please, tell me if you are still planning to do it? Thank you very much!

[@israkhan9297]

Hey! IMG here who is planning to give USMLEs. - to apply for residency one must acquire an ECFMG certification - to acquire ECFMG certification, one must pass Step 1, Step 2 CK and CS - US clinical experience is not a requirement (that is not compulsory) for an application BUT gaining this experience is a big fat plus on your CV as it helps you get Letters of Recommendation This is a basic outline, I'm still 'researching' on the application process, so i don't know if i missed out anything. Dr. Raga made a video on US clinical experience you can check that out too.

[@alexandrjaguparov9231]

thank you very much!

[@DoctorRaga]

Hi Alexandr! Yes i am going to upload a video about that very topi very soon! It is quite an important and extensive topic for residency application! I will also give some tips in that video! So stay tuned :)

[@smit9689]

Hi doctor Raga, Thank you for your videos. I saw your all videos regarding USMLE step 1 and videos are so inspirational and so positive!!! Your Kaplan notes are really good. Is there any way that i can get your notes of step 1 kaplan video notes?

[@devangichawla4910]

Thanks for your videos!! You are such an inspiration !!!!!!!!! can I just ask you, are you from India?

[@israkhan9297]

Hey! First of all, THANK YOU! As an IMG, I was completely lost on how to start preparing for my USMLEs, and even which one to give first. So, Thank you for guiding me and helping me reach a decision. My question is, is reading from Kaplan/Pathoma books enough or do I need to watch the lectures?

[@sunvavachi]

Issy Kay I would also like to know also the same thing.

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! As I mentioned in my previous videos, it just depends on what type of a learner you are! If you learn better by reading, study the lecture notes/books! But if you are more of a visual learner (like myself) you can watch the videos instead! So to answer your question, yes, reading just the kaplan lecture notes and the pathoma notes is definitely sufficient! It is not necessary to watch the videos as well! :)

[@nowisd872]

HI, I LOVE YOU VIDEOS, ARE A GREAT HELP. HOW YOU GET THE KAPLAN VIDEOS????

[@monahnasr9672]

Hello Dr. Raga; I am a a second year medical student in Charles University in Europe (English Program). it's a 6 year program. So I have 2 questions: 1-if you are familiar with the 6 year programs, when do you think is the best time to take the USMLE step 1(after 3rd or 4th year) knowing that pharmacology is in 4th year. 2-Do you think i should start preparing for the step 1 earlier, in other words, do you recommend making notes specifically for the USMLE simultaneously with my regular courses ? 3-Do you know any agents that can help me build a strong application for my residency in the US? or what is your advice on building a strong application? internships, shadowing, etc... Thank you ! Regards

[@AmitYadav-bk1dr]

Really its too much helpful thank u Dr ..

[@sumanakhatun2153]

Too nice

[@افنانجبران]

Hi doctor. thanks alot for your efforts☺.could you upload your notes.because your handwriting is beautiful. please???

[@habibzaman1577]

Thanks raga I like this video

[@riyadeb7079]

Hey, Doctor I find your videos really helpful . I feel your ways of studying is kind of similar to the pattern that I would prefer for my self, like I really like the idea of you telling that we prioritise the Kaplan videos . Plus u take really impressive notes which is really organised . Just one more thing I would like to ask and that is as u mentioned that u right the question references no when u note down stuff from u world so is it going to be helpful to write down the question reference no. To all those part of the 1st aid which have been asked in the u world just to know that this part is a must to be revised or it be only crowding my book? And one more thing can u tell how do I understand what is to be noted or what is important or what is high yield when I am noting down from Kaplan videos coz I feel I might end up noting down excess and that won't be effective for memorising stuff? Thank You 😊

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! There reason I wrote the Q ID number in a few places was if i found the topic was a little difficult for me to understand and if that question contained a lot of new information that i couldn't write on my FA. I didn't do this for all the questions. And with regards to what to write in your FA, I would say that you should write down the information that either is not mentioned in the FA and you feel can have a question from, or even details that you feel you didn't know (and are also not written in FA)

[@riyadeb7079]

Thanks for answering my question . 😊

[@riyadeb7079]

One more request can u make a video of some sort of study schedule or just what worked for , that would be really motivating and helpful.

[@fatmatamer1424]

Hey, it is a very helpful and the best video that I have watched till now about how to study and prepare for USMLE step 1... actually I am a fourth year medical student and I wanted to to apply for the USMLE step 1 , I already bought the Kaplan notes and videos plus the first aid book and I was motivated to apply for the exam but I didn't register for the exam yet ... but for some reason I don't know why I got demotivated to study from the books and apply for the exam ... so can you please tell me what to do to get motivated and apply for the exam? Like should I book a specific date for my exam before start studying to feel that there is a deadline for me or there is something that is pushing me to study? Or what can I don't?.... regards

[@najahaejin3710]

It is me again~ Love ur videos, seriously~ Is it too late for a 30 yrs old guy to give USMLE~( I'mChinese ) :D

[@abhishiktasaha1296]

amazing video! you are the combination of all the things i want to achieve in life . thankyou so much for a very great video.IS QBANK OF KAPLAN BETTER OR THE UWORLD?i am facing some confusion,currently doing the kaplan q bank...do write back.

[@DoctorRaga]

Thank you for that sweet comment! I personally used Uworld as my sole preparatory Qbank and I think that is hands-down the best Q-bank out there for preparing for the steps!

[@charissemarietoledo2820]

Thank you Dr. Raga for all your informative videos.

[@julioarce4060]

Thank you Dr.

[@drzainab9991]

Can I have your notes! They looks very useful 😃

[@agh6452]

Dr Zainab I want it too 🙏

[@SM-xr9rs]

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[@wudexi]

hi dr raga, can you explain how to effectively take notes from kaplan videos? i find myself noting everything that already written in the kaplan lecture notes. my handwriting is not that good, so sometimes i just prefer to read the book. i find anki can help memorisation. please give me some advise. thank you and your video is helpful.

[@surra164]

ivan wudexi there's a website you watch kaplan video can you give me the website or channel i was looking for it

[@jran8336]

Sura Emad what website you talking about?

[@wudexi]

hmm you can search torrent for it.

[@wudexi]

or if you dont mind spending money, you can buy the kaplan videos, through their official website.

[@sunvavachi]

ivan wudexi Ya I found videos say things that are in the Kaplan notes already. Did you find doing the notes and Uworld helpful to do? I'm trying to organize how to study for this. :S

[@roselinemathew4704]

Hello dr. Raga, do we have to read FA first and then go through the uworld or FA alongside uworld ? which of this would be less time consuming ?

[@dr.lokeshsoni6597]

nice video....

[@osamamarzouk8834]

Amazing thanx doc

[@koolkid4650]

you viewed kaplan videos of 2010 or 2014? thanks

[@MuneebKhan26]

When you studied for CK, did you do uworld mixed or did you do it by organ based and then took notes? and how many times did you do uworld pass? also how many days before the exam did you sit and revise your first aid and kaplan video notes?

[@DoctorRaga]

I always did Uworld questions mixed! In my opinion, that is the best way to learn and prepare for the exam experience! It is very important to atleast have done one pass of Uworld! Towards the last week before my exam, I was mainly revising the answers from Uworld and only referring to the FA and my notes!

[@MuneebKhan26]

Thank you Dr. Raga :) #StruggleisReal lol

[@habibzaman1577]

You highness it's very helpful

[@smitsatra857]

intelligent advise

[@ഭവാനി-ഹ6ണ]

You look beautiful

[@Makubex195]

What pens did you use for your note taking?

[@hadeelabdelmonem1643]

Thank you so much dr. Raga it was very usefull video. I wish you guide me in my step 1 exam studying. Suggest to me a sequince for courses, should start with bio or pathology .. regarding resources should i start with FA or uworld or kaplan videos. And should i watch kaplan videos??? Thank you.

[@TheTurass]

do you think about uploading your studying notes on internet?

[@Per-p4b]

thank you for help and please where i can donlaod uwold

[@DirtyMedicine]

Nice

[@Mitochondrheaa]

How long did it take you to go through all the Kaplan videos and make notes?

[@catalinaroldan2717]

Rhea Saldanha I couldn't watch all the videos before my subscription got expired... I watched like half of them in 4 months, obviously taking notes and taking my time to let it sink in. I was doing the Kaplan qbank at the same time, and about the questions I can say the explanations are the best, even though the questions themselves are harder than uworld's . don't ask me if it works or not, I haven't done the exam yet but I'll take it this September

[@Stoneface_]

catalina roldan any update?

[@tanmayyadav978]

Where do u watch ur Kaplan videos?

[@sumonyanful]

Hello dr. Raga, I am inspired by your video, I would like to ask you that is it possible to share your handwriting note for step 2 ck?? Thanks a lot.

[@harwinderkaur8554]

Can u provide information about mle ..and is there any other option except usmle to work in usa for doctors

[@davidw.9711]

where are you working now as a resident, I mean which speciality/country? Are you also doing (clinical) research;) best and good luck in your residency

[@pegahbahrami6639]

I have bought kaplan books. Is that good for passing the step1? Because i dont live in the us so i dont really know what students study there

[@maiaracalheira_]

Hey Dr. Can you help me with any information? I´m an IMG, I'm going to begin my medical school next week and I'm already worried about this exam. What would you suggest to me, study since the beginning or wait for the end to start studying for USMLE?

[@subhasaar1335]

hey..i m huge fan of your videos..the tips you gave in your videos were very helpful.I just have a quick question..that is..Did you studied by yourself or with a study partner?

[@DoctorRaga]

I did all of my studying for the Step 1 and CK by myself! :)

[@kashifmuneer5490]

Hi Dr... Which year's Kaplan videos are the best to study from? TIA.

[@wanderingbardess]

Where can I get such folders

[@sifatrabbani2570]

Hi,dr.Raga i am gratuated 6years before from Bangladesh. Does i have any chance to participate in USMLE.Would my delay show show me red flag or does it carry any negative marking,?Thanks in advance

[@atamilarasi2021]

Can you pls pls pls give me your biochemistry notes bcs am really really struggling with my biochem. ..and I couldn't understand much ...can you please help me out to do it better

[@Russianboyz95]

Fab is the fragment antibody binding region (the variable region) and Fc is the fragment crystallizable region (the constant region).

[@caribaez5711]

what was your undergraduate degree before med school?

[@mujjuman]

usmle is kicking my ass. i cant seem to pass nbme

[@cuddleblue0340]

Wat book u use

[@Gyawalisushil]

hey doc can i ask ur scores in all steps? i wish to beat u.lol (this is challenge for myself, i am planning to give step 1 after few months. )

[@dr.d5044]

please give me your notes copy

[@amazingstyle6251]

Mam I am first Year student tell me please How i study anatomy

[@aashishdev9743]

Are you out of usa and canada

[@sifatrabbani2570]

dear dr Raga, I've been graduated 6years back from Bangladesh.Now i am preparing step 1.Does USMLE show red flag for me .If i do a good score is there any chance for me to get residency on a clinical subject? pls pls pls reply.If your ans is negative i will quit.@dr Raga

[@Zinakhan2024]

Sifat rabbani Hello, Dr. I am on the same boat, a fellow Bangladeshi. We have a group for old IMGs on What's app. The group provides a lot of support in times of need. :)

[@sifatrabbani2570]

Red Blades .How i can be a member of that group?please help me

[@FrazAhmad24]

Did you go to Qcc? Why you look so familiar? lol

[@aniruddhadailyvlogs]

Please Mam it's a request please give me your notes🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@anannyadutta1]

Hello dr. Raga..thanku so much for such a high content video...can u plz provide ur notes .. 😭😭😭😭Plz

[@VictorMartinezvams88]

I am an IMG graduated 3 years ago and I am currently watching Kaplan High Yield videos alongside kaplan lectures notes, because I couldn't understand FA without having a revision of the subjects, the problem is that it's so time consuming, I had spent like a month in just anatomy and biochemistry and I'm planning to do the step 1 on august, don't know what to do by this time, what would you suggest me??

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! Well it is good that you are trying to build your foundation first because there is no point of reading FA if you feel you don't understand it fully. But in order to save time, I would suggest that you either stick to just watching the kaplan videos, or if you are a faster reader, just read all the kaplan notes! Watching the videos AND reading the lecture notes will definitely be very time consuming!

[@yasoum9286]

Vic Martinez Salazar i personnaly find that for an IMG buildin'foundation, anatomy and biochem in a month is pretty reasonnable

[@saifhamid4317]

Can send to me this note please 😘😘

[@dipanduranga]

Hii.. Dr Raga, im currently in final year of mbbs(india). ill be giving my university exam in dec 2017.. and my internship will begin from feb/march 2018.. is it ok if i apply for electives for march 2018 and also give step 2 CS along with it... please tell me more about US electives.. and yeah i am an average student.. thanks alot..

[@adfernand987654321es]

Can I have your notes??

[@iqbalhaidari3]

Can u give me ur notes

[@questionsans]

how many months subscription is needed to know UWORLD in and out for step 1 ?

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! For a slow reader like myself i would say for about 3-4 months!

[@isratjahanjui8516]

may u give ur notes???

[@Arunimajose]

please watch you instagram message dr raga..

[@fareenarahman8242]

You give away like your showing off trying to teach. Noting is worth in it

[@jran8336]

Hey raga.. could u pls check your instagram. I messaged you sometiing. Pls check that soon. Its urgent.

[@sureshkumari4332]

It is more useful when you Teach, rather Showing off wastely

[@sumitrao3185]

Hey doctor..!! Please do check your mail if get time. Actually I mailed you some queries about USMLE.

[@wudexi]

first to comment!

[@muhsinazane]

Why do you talk a lot ?😨

[@muhsinazane]

Why do you talk a lot ?😨