Everything About USMLE - When Should you give your Exams? | Episode 01

In this video, we talk Everything about USMLE.
The ideal time to take steps, plan electives, and consider research.
We talk with 3 people, all from different parts of their preparation journey to get different perspectives of things.
This episode is a part of a series of Podcasts that we made to elaborate on every little detail you need to know before getting on the Path of USMLE.
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2:27 : Timeline For USMLE with respect to Medical School
3:05 : When Should you give your steps ?
5:50 : Step 2 CK before step 1 ?
7:35 : How long does it take to prepare for step 1 ?
8:36 : How long does it take to prepare for step 2 CK?
10:36 : How long does it take to prepare for step 2 CS?
11:45 : When To do Electives
15:19 : If you can't stick to the timeline ?
15:48 : USMLE after Internship ?
17:05 : What About Research?
19:02 : Can you do without research ?
20:50 : Factors influencing your Match
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[@Boneteacher]

2:27 : Timeline For USMLE with respect to Medical School 3:05 : When Should you give your steps ? 5:50 : Step 2 CK before step 1 ? 7:35 : How long does it take to prepare for step 1 ? 8:36 : How long does it take to prepare for step 2 CK? 10:36 : How long does it take to prepare for step 2 CS? 11:45 : When To do Electives 15:19 : If you can't stick to the timeline ? 15:48 : USMLE after Internship ? 17:05 : What About Research? 19:02 : Can you do without research ? 20:50 : Factors influencing your Match

[@rusabbaig6851]

This was really helpful

[@srichandankarjala6020]

Thank you sir

[@umadhanesh2313]

Sir dr.gargi mam did step 2cs without attempting step 1?😳??⁉️❓

[@SunnyMedico]

Sir You are Amazing... Completely the myth buster Podcast❤️

[@manishvaishnav7444]

Doxab top p aa rhah apka comment😅💥

[@Nutjobmedico]

After going through many videos this is the best available on KZbin Thanks a lot sir.

[@docreyaz2370]

Dr Lakshmi is such an optimistic 👍

[@rubeenanaaz6522]

Sir can we do usmle after MD IN India?do make a video on this bcoz we want to go on our own without any worries to our family.

[@sanjanaaggarwal2070]

Thank you so much dr. Abbas dr, Lakshmi , dr rhythm and dr gargi. I feel more confident about usmle after listening to this podcast.

[@prushotampandey9207]

Are you preparing for it?

[@harshkapadia4359]

Thank you so much Abbas Sir for this series.....Was a much needed one for us....Keep on sharing the knowledge sir...You're our best motivator ♥️

[@anirban9891]

Sir can you please discuss some informations of PLAB?

[@Boneteacher]

ok

[@bangmike1958]

Yes sir ... An idea on plab would give a better picture!!

[@srinivasachakradharearni6328]

@@Boneteacher yes sir please on plab

[@193frienemy4]

Yes sir please do

[@AHMED..KHAN.]

Watching from Peshawar,Pakistan it's a helpful podcast for medical students.

[@Boneteacher]

thanks

[@ramsri65]

Sir that was an amazing discussion in USMLE, but now that NExT is coming up, how will it affect our USMLE exams can you give us an updated version

[@thatgirlproductivity]

Sir what about 1yr compulsory rural job bond will they allow us to go to join our residency wdout doing 1yr mandatory job in rural areas..?

[@tahniyatjalal8492]

About ICMR projects.. Can you please elaborate the requirements for it? I completed my internship earlier this year and I decided on taking up USMLE 2months ago and I'm preparing since then. Will it be helpful if I take up ICMR project now?

[@Stephaniemartin476]

The USMLE exam is very difficult to pass, I can't believe i failed step 1after studying with so many materials😞

[@CelineJonas]

Sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you study, you also need to pray to God for success

[@ChristopherJohn-ez5qx]

@ very correct

[@ChristopherJohn-ez5qx]

I have a cousin who never studied much, we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than her studies after writing the STEP 1 last month she passed and i failed😢, i asked her how she did it, just found out she got help from Mr Richard

[@AlexJoe-ve6gc]

Please does anyone know who this Mr Richard is? I really need to speak with him I'm frustrated

[@DanielPhilips-er3ti]

Scammers now pretend to help you pass and the end up taking your hard earned money, Richard is a sure help but very difficult to get his info

[@balajirajendran2068]

Sir...now I have a great doubt in my head....is doing PG in India is waste?.... what Dr Lakshmi said and how others agree makes such a sense

[@Boneteacher]

Its a world of difference, i will not lie ... but you have to be sure if you want to do that... try doing electives before you commit ...

[@balajirajendran2068]

@@Boneteacher sir I want to do ortho , if I do it in India , can I have the same skills as the one who did it in US

[@vamsikrishna-8510]

@@balajirajendran2068 yes depending in the institute

[@POmprakash-by6ci]

Sir, U have suggested to take Step 1 in (1st Half of our 3rd year),and Step 3 CK with 6M of preparation immediately after Step 1, and then u also advised to take step 3 CK in firsthalf of internship, how can the last two time scenarios sync up sir,can u explain..

[@SakshiSharma-kn6fe]

Same question. Plz sir respond...

[@manu-ot7wt]

sir My college was not listed in world directorate of medical sciences. can't I apply for usmle...!!?.plz anyone help me.

[@lokeshsainikarana8086]

Us me kitna din rukna pdega.. After usmle for application and interview .. Untill getting residency More costly to stay there

[@essenceofmind8454]

Really a helpful video ,Sir. Thankyou so much.

[@shaikreshma4822]

Sir wat abt the people who want to give after 2022? Is the process same cuz next comes into force. Pls reply

[@2289MSS]

Sir please make a video on PLAB .

[@sumayyanazneensayyada229]

Sir... What options one has in US after doing masters in non and para clinical courses... Im perspective of further education and direct jobs after masters from India(non,para clinical)

[@sahilthappa2777]

Thankyou sir, But according to new curriculum of NMC 2nd is of 12 months only and there not enough time to complete our 4 subs so can you tell us how to start and when to

[@dr.fawas.kv.]

Sir Thank you so much for your good Now iam a third-year student in India When will I start Research for it Is it mandatory for usmle Without research papers Is it possible?

[@justmedlife5561]

I too have the same doubt

[@anushkadhikonia1162]

What about the upcoming NEXT exam? How to we cope up with NEXT and USMLe together??? I'm a 2019 batch mbbs student, have to pass NEXT exam too.

[@anshkedia2437]

Sir what about Step 3??? Also if I give step 1 in the beginning of 3rd year, I can’t give Step 2 ,3 to 4 months after that obviously because medicine and all subjects are in final year so I think best time for step 2 would be beginning of internship??

[@gargikakani3431]

Ansh Kedia Hi. Thank you for the question. You’re right and hence we suggested that these exams should be scheduled to your convenience. If it doesn’t fit according to our recommendations then there is nothing to worry about. It is flexible. Giving Step 2 CK in internship is a good idea but be sure to revise Step 1 concepts before you prepare for CK.

[@gargikakani3431]

Ansh Kedia Step 3 can be taken at any time after you have been certified by the ECFMG. You can Step 3 even after joining residency in the USA 😊👍🏼

[@anshkedia2437]

@@gargikakani3431 Thanks for your reply ma'am. I saw on your instagram that you were in Harvard Medical school and was so amazed because it's only like a dream for Indian Students, ma'am please give some detail on how you went to Harvard?

[@oldsport8427]

Sir please tell about research I'm currently a 2nd year student and USMLE aspirant how can I start with research?

[@Boneteacher]

We have talked about it in podcast , please listen to all of them for all the info

[@shouryakuriyal9810]

Hey dr priyansh please pass your pharmacology first then do research

[@oldsport8427]

@@shouryakuriyal9810 Hi sir since you have passed your pharma exam please tell me

[@DennisSimplifies]

Thanks for this video. How long is medical school and what do you mean by the third year? Do you mean halfway through medical school? That's if it's 6 years as I'm assuming?

[@Boneteacher]

Yes..

[@hriiii7732]

How much we have to expense do do Medical in USA

[@Boneteacher]

Discussed in detail in the series

[@debapriyalahiri7514]

Should one dream for Neurosurgery residency in US or is it leaning to utopia?

[@Boneteacher]

One can always dream... Work for it and hope for the best... 💙

[@sadashivayyachoukimath6256]

Sir which books r required for usmle preparation

[@mrinalinidevikamalavannan397]

Sir what is elective?

[@sarakhan430]

What do electives mean? Are they compulsory?

[@akhandpratapsingh9717]

What was the all elective thing.

[@dasikaindumati5428]

Can someone please explain what are electives ?

[@inshakhan3187]

We can give exam of step 1 and step 2 from India?

[@Boneteacher]

Yes, for ck you have to go to USA

[@inshakhan3187]

@@Boneteacher for how many days we have to stay there for ck ,sir plss tell

[@harekrishan1990]

What's the ideal timeline to apply for icmr sts? @Boneteacher

[@Roohullah_]

👍 Nicely done

[@faiqaashfaq8928]

Sir as I am new to med school and I've heard a lot about electives so can you please elaborate what are electives actually? And why and when do we need it?

[@dr.atharvshukla8307]

I heard that CS has been discontinued from step 2 , is it true

[@manu-ot7wt]

are there any apps for usmle sir...!!?

[@siddharthammurhekar4284]

Sir, please share a video about plab also.

[@lakshmis696]

What is an elective?

[@duttaipshita11]

What are electives?plz explain

[@nageshkumawat7885]

Will low marks of 10th and 12th affects match program in usmle

[@Dhanapraveen851]

No

[@khyati7733]

No one cares lol

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Sir, I have tried applying for the ecfmg Id but the registration form seems to be showing no options under any Country category. Is it due to some Covid restriction?? Have they closed the registration for this year?

[@himanshushekhawat1712]

Thanks

[@papubhaimemes4238]

About the ecfmg certification, do we have to get them paying the full amount before each step in usmle, or do we have to get it just once?

[@anupammahato1]

Minnano's It's Yours its just a once step process you don’t require everytime, because they already validate you and your degree.

[@rutujabhutada8315]

Sir can we skip internship in India?

[@harpyegle767]

sir i took 15 years to complete my mbbs, can i have any hope to take the usmle exam

[@TheDoctorife]

Nice video

[@mioggv3329]

Sir is there a limit of giving these steps of exams.. or is it unlimited?

[@DrKo-id2ff]

How many times can we write the exam

[@mousumiakter518]

I have passed MBBS 10 years back.working as a govt doctor.& doing my post graduation.now for some reasons i want to seat for USMLE.is it possible for old graduates to match for residency?

[@hrxmedia2635]

I think there is no age limit

[@mayankramteke153]

Hello Sir... Will you please make pathway videos for Uk like PLAB/MRCS/MRCS...

[@mayankramteke153]

Sir most of the mbbs students wants to go abroad (usa uk Australia New Zealand Canada)after mbbs... To pursue the dream...

[@mayankramteke153]

Please make quality videos like USMLE for other countries

[@abhishekkadam5751]

Sir can bams student give usmle

[@Boneteacher]

No

[@abhishekkadam5751]

@@Boneteacher thanks sir currently I am working on Neet ug thanks for help🙏

[@sohinisamanta1480]

Sir, from which colleges have they done their mbbs? I mean do every medical college offers the research facilities?

[@villagemedico1821]

Sir which coaching is best for USMLE??

[@Boneteacher]

beautiful story we have discussed all of that in detail in the episodes of the podcast

[@villagemedico1821]

@@Boneteacher ok sir. Thank you so much

[@umairahesan1621]

You mentioned *elective* what does that actually refer

[@nightcorehime419]

Electives are kind of like hands on experience which you can do in hospitats of USA....similar to doing internship in a Indian hospital...it is preferred to do electives in USA since it gives a opportunity to get LORs from US professors which are considered during match

[@ayushkumarsingh1053]

@@nightcorehime419 What is The Best Time For Electives and If It is similar as we do in Indian Internship..So Do we have To Do In total 2 Intership Or We Can Skip In India And Then Perform Our Internship In US?

[@nightcorehime419]

@@ayushkumarsingh1053 Basically to increase our chances for getting into a residency program in USA, electives are a must.... At least 3 months of electives in required in USA.....you must note that you can't do electives after graduation...so you should do it before you graduate...ie while doing internship in India...take a 3 months leave and do your electives in USA.....try to get the letter of recommendation from professors there...it is also a must....after that come back to India and complete the remaining days of internship......the best time will probably be during your internship...yeah you would have to do two internship...but if you skip Indian internship you can't graduate.....

[@ayushkumarsingh1053]

@@nightcorehime419 Thank You Soo Much..Ma'am

[@nightcorehime419]

@@ayushkumarsingh1053 My pleasure 😁

[@srimairoy2813]

Hey, is it necessary to do all these in one series, one go?

[@devkumar5332]

Yes

[@mioggv3329]

Which college were these doctors in their medical school..?

[@Boneteacher]

All are Indian graduates

[@mioggv3329]

@@Boneteacher sir how can a fmg pursue this process.. i really want to pave my way through usmle from day 1 of my med school.. (which i am about to begin at belarussian state medical university,Minsk,Belarus,europe). It would be great if u give me a way to connect with you and plan from the very beginning.

[@sabrinarashid2786]

what is electives? How to apply? any website?

[@shamsuzzaman3443]

I'll give my USMLE exam after my complete mbbs also ??

[@Boneteacher]

Yes

[@shamsuzzaman3443]

@@Boneteacher Thank-you

[@anuradhadas5804]

Sir please clarify what is elective?

[@Boneteacher]

Electives are United States clinical exposure, where you go to USA 🇺🇸 and work for sometime.

[@drashutoshh]

How to go for elective, how to apply, how to get selected for it?

[@Boneteacher]

There is a lot of information online if you can search for it , drop them a message on Instagram, they will surely guide you..

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Sir, when and how to apply for the exams if I want to register for Step 1 as of now, in the month of September.

[@sadashivayyachoukimath6256]

Same question

[@2011mehfoozkhan]

In very easy way and best explanation

[@rohan5692]

16 dislikes from there neighbours

[@thegoat8667]

Sir I really need to talk to u I need motivation and iam preparing for the neet 2020 iam getting lazy can I talk to u in instagram pls do reply my message sir on instagram plssssss sir I really need to be a doctor

[@rahulpannu9732]

Sir focus on. Indian. Which you are good. Why trying

[@2011mehfoozkhan]

You gave us hope ....

[@ectopictopic]

Sir, if I apply for an elective during my internship and get accepted after I have graduated. Will I be allowed to the elective program since they only allow med students and I would be a graduate then?

[@Boneteacher]

No, confirm with them in email before you proceed

[@ectopictopic]

Boneteacher are online telehealth rotations provided by companies like AmOpportunities with LORs as beneficial as in person electives?

[@shivamkukreja1991]

@@ectopictopic What are electives? Please explain it

[@premaprathicksha6822]

Sir what are electives?? Can u pls explain it?

[@MehDragon99]

starting medical school this July and these videos are very helpful to put my next 4 years of school in perspective, thanks for all this amazing content!

[@hrxmedia2635]

Sir, please clear my doubts.. 1) If I pass step 1 and fail in step 2, do I have to write step 1 again in the next attempt? 2)How much validity is there for step 1? If I write step 1 in my 3rd year and step 2 in my final year, will it he accepted? 3)What exactly is step 3? Is it easy to pass? I heard from friends that, we have to go to USA and practice under a doctor for some months and later he would give us a grade or something like that.. Is this the step 3 process? 4) And I heard if we pass step 1 and 2, it's almost done! Step 3 is not a big deal. Is it true?

[@mayankramteke153]

Your score is valid for 7years...

[@hrxmedia2635]

@@mayankramteke153 Thanks for the reply bro!

[@amoghrkaushik3028]

1. If you pass step 1 and fail step 2 ck, you will only need to rewrite step 2 ck, not step 1 again. 2. Step 1 score is valid for 7 years. It is possible to write step 1 in 3rd year and step 2 ck after final year or later. 3. Step 3 is the final step of the licencing process and is not considered for the residency match. It can be given during your residency. But if you want to apply for H1B visa, it is necessary to finish step 3 before match day. 3. You can give step 3 during residency. It is only necessary to pass the exam and scores dont matter.

[@powerofhumanity9507]

@@hrxmedia2635 apaka score in CS 1 more than 240+/300 hona chahiye usase kam aaya to apako 7 year ka wait karna padega. YA TO FAIL HO JAO YA 240+ LANA PADEGA

[@ayushkumarsingh1053]

@@powerofhumanity9507 and If Ham Fail Ho Gaye..Toh Phirse Step 1 Se Shru Karna Padega ?

[@khushidsouza735]

I have like heard that if you gotta get PG or Residency in abroad your basic requirement is BSc, MCAT and maintenance of GPA at 3.8. Can someone please answer and brief on this....

[@prienceejain2902]

Hi sir ... Thank you for the great information... I would like to ask how is it there for general surgery? do they give the residency in general surgery in usmle?

[@Boneteacher]

It's difficult , bu not impossible

[@rakshandachanalya807]

@@Boneteacher sir kindly make a video regarding this issue

[@abhishektathe6781]

Will college give attendance when we do electives or we will be considered absent in that particular month when we go tk usa for usce??

[@sayanghosh1771]

Thank you so much sir! These videos are really helpful.

[@Boneteacher]

I'm glad

[@47kaushikijain65]

hye sir. i am 3rd year student and i was planning to give step 1 this year but then i heared and saw some videos saying step 1 is becoming pass/fail. and if so would it be better to give step 1 in 22?

[@varshakhandelwal2672]

I would want to know what subject did Lakshmi mam match into. Because yes as she said we can get matched against all odds the branches that we should hope for or be wary of should be discussed.

[@Balli942]

Internal medicine

[@rraihan3362]

Sir hello. I am currently 32 years and completed my graduation 5 years ago. Sir now I want to appear in usmle step 1 next year. Sir can u advise me whether is it a good idea or eventually it will not be fruitful?? Sir I want guidance plz...

[@sudiptasahoo2653]

Its my dream to get into usmle

[@lakshminarayan6727]

Of 100s of Videos on Medical Education, this is the BEST video. Thanks Dr Abbasji, Dr Lakshmiji, Dr Rhythmji & Dr.Gargiji 👍👍👍

[@chaubeyyogini8905]

What do you mean by research actually!? Sorry but i didn't get this!!

[@wafiishaikh9145]

And now in India students have to prepare for NEXT exam , how can we manage to prepare USMLE exams ?

[@anushkadhikonia1162]

Same question!!

[@92.sahilmandhan84]

Thankyou so much sir !! You are doing such a great job Its an amazing podcast for beginners ❤️

[@prakritijain8860]

Thank you, Sir for such an informative session.❤ Sir, what is the process for a fellowship in USA after PG in India? I've heard that Step 1 scores remain valid for a limited number of years. Please enlighten us.😊

[@Boneteacher]

Prakriti Jain yes 7 years,.... you can apply for fellowships .. but it’s very individual for different programmes . So please check with individual programme websites.

[@prakritijain8860]

@@Boneteacher Thank you, Sir! 😊

[@sanchalishasanjith7986]

what do u mean by electives ?

[@VAISHNAVAM]

Awesome 👍👍

[@apexpredator36]

Awesome!! This helped a lot but just stuck with one thing 'ELECTIVE" can u please elaborate more on that???

[@Boneteacher]

It's clinical exposure rotation in USA .. just like internship

[@ShubhamSharma-kk1if]

is it for getting into med school or residency

[@Boneteacher]

Residency

[@ShubhamSharma-kk1if]

@@Boneteacher then sir can you please make a video about getting in. Harvard medical school after class 12 from India

[@anayatali]

Gathering self believe from your videos to start one of the toughest task .i love to crack.. Inshallah

[@Boneteacher]

Inshallah

[@rks4092]

Best vedio on usmle...thanku sir

[@harshitakothari3880]

Thankyou sir 🙏 it cleared all the myths.. Keep posting on usmle also

[@mrinalijagdale3930]

Hello Sir, is it possible to get into the medical profession in the US after doing PG in India? What would the process for it? Also can Indian doctors get jobs in US after pg? Will you please make a video regarding this sir?

[@amethyst5277]

Is it true that I need my 2nd year uni results before applying for step 1?

[@prushotampandey9207]

Yes

[@snehasumi2548]

I have a question ..if suppose i start preparing particularly of USMLE frm 2nd year with 6 to 9 months nd give n my step 1 ,how can i give my step 2 within next 3 mnths if as u said questions for step would be asked frm 3rd nd 4th years of medicine .

[@jamalmustafa4415]

Sir g can I take part in UsMLE test after mbbs 5 year

[@docreyaz2370]

Sir what is the eligibility criteria for usmle. Is there any age bar??

[@nikhilchhipi9584]

Very nice session sir