USMLE Step 2CK Experience: Study Resources and Plan | How to Get a HIGH SCORE on STEP 2 CK

[@MalkeAsaad]

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[@abdallahyoussef4357]

Congratulations Dr. Malke I want to ask you a question from your experience What does it take to get a very high score like your score ?? A very high level of IQ or a lot of preparation and perseverance with a normal rate of IQ ??? In other words, does a lot of preparation for people with normal IQ levels enable them to get as high a score as yours ?? I hope you will answer me.🌸🌸🌸

[@akergincelik8066]

Does step 2 255 okay score or it's low

[@dr.drishti]

I scored 280+ and I have one piece of advice. Less resources, more revision.

[@MalkeAsaad]

Agree!

[@davidalvarez118]

Elaborate please. You mean going straight to Uworld or Qbanks and having some summaries next to you ? No writing notes ?

[@janafarhat7943]

is uworld enough?

[@danielcastilo1840]

Thank you for the great advice Dr.Assad . Your video is very helpful and I will follow your sound advice .I just passed my Step 1 and honestly believe you really need to concentrate FA, Uworld, , Pathoma and videos. Specifically videos of Randy McNeil MD, and I also found Dirtymedicine and Sketchymedicine quite helpful. Thanks again, and God bless.

[@liyarafeekh4327]

You are a motivation to all of us, Dr. Asaad. Thankyou

[@MatchaCocoaDog]

Now that Step 1 is pass-fail, Step 2 is the biggest factor in determining where you match

[@MDZac2024]

If your personality sucks and you don’t have really good letters of recommendation, won’t matter if you score 280.

[@MatchaCocoaDog]

@@MDZac2024 True, but I heard the same thing about the MCAT and I have only met arrogant people w/ high MCAT scores and I'm seeing the same thing with high USMLE scores. So the question is which comes first, the high score or the personality? 🤷‍♀

[@velivino8748]

Scores along with other stuff will get you the interview. Scores won’t help you with the interview.

[@abubakargapizov4600]

Score determines if u get an interview or not. in highly competitive programs the first filter that they apply is score (higher better) and attempt number. Then they look at letters and experience and graduation years. Once u get an interview personality matters most. Saw some people do some crazy stuff during the interview so be mindful.

[@AAlmelegy]

You are amazing, best approach, to the point and no nonsense. Keep up the fantastic videos.

[@onesitak]

Thank you! Just what I had in mind : first aid and uworld all the way!

[@garrettdyess1110]

Hi Dr. Asaad, I LOVE your videos. On your research course, you mentioned that you are producing two more courses which cover research topics (one being statistics). When do you approximate that course will be made available? I am looking forward to it!

[@MalkeAsaad]

Thank you. Around end of June

[@garrettdyess1110]

@@MalkeAsaad Awesome. I'll be getting it!

[@nicolassuarez4259]

Thank you dr. Assad for sharing these experinces with us 🙌. Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@loladify]

Thank you so much for the excellent resource and breakdown

[@samilazkani1720]

Thank you doc from the bottom of my heart.

[@mandipdhungel9255]

Thank you for the videos your advices are really helpful. Could you please tell me how many questions would you review an hour on average ? And how do you suggest I review the explanation of the questions ? I’m spending a bit much time highlighting and reviewing the questions .

[@MalkeAsaad]

For STEP 2, around 8-10 per hour

[@surmaishukla5958]

resources: UW CK and step 3, Books: MTB or Kaplan when needed, Didn't like FA, no OME

[@cheekyyum]

Malke, you are very honest and a excellent human being, and i believe you are honest in most of your videos!! Question-Did you listen to divine intervention podcast??

[@MalkeAsaad]

No

[@kuliarismael9253]

very very helpful and honest video, thanks a lot

[@tanyakashlover]

This was really helpful. Thankyou!

[@291ranaomerfarman4]

There are so many subjects in Uworld CK ..How do you approach these while making a block in the 1st pass? And what is the diff between shelf review ( containing 3857 qs ) and Step2 Review ( containing 3997qs ) ?

[@moniquethompson2739]

This explains the difference: medical.uworld.com/blog/usmle/upgrading-your-step-2-ck-qbank-hello-shelf-review/

[@karanganore1989]

Little EQ in baground, just need little blanket or something Continue it I need you thanks ❤️

[@annamansfield6299]

Hi dr. A Anna here, i feel like i forget everything when i study. You can never know everything at once, thats impossible. I love how you are IMG plastic surgery i want to be just like you.

[@annamansfield6299]

Questions questions questions!

[@MalkeAsaad]

This is a course about how to study for exams thematchguy.com/study-for-exams/

[@salimbelatra]

how can we take step 2 exam before step 1 ? and how long is the average period to prepare for the step 2 exam ? thanks !

[@emanmarie6170]

What are your recommendations for a an old graduate who is currently specialized in one area of medicine regarding the preparation time, study materials and u world q bank?

[@abhik8259]

Hi Malke, great video. How much time - did you take for each phase in your CK prep?

[@nicholasgalucio172]

Did use Anki for step 2 ck ?? Thank you for these incredible tip videos 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@MalkeAsaad]

I did not but they are helpful if you like that type of studying

[@ayatshah8128]

Thanks for the video! My question is, did you not make any cards over concepts to review? I find that I want to make cards for review, but it ends up taking a very long time every day and then I dont have enough time to do questions. Would appreciate feedback!

[@MalkeAsaad]

You can watch my video about note taking for this

[@zenyyihune875]

You understand everything dude! 👍

[@nickhen4196]

Thank you for amazing video. What’s your thoughts on Anki? Specifically AnKing (zanki) or making your own cards?

[@marianagiraldo1654]

Great video! How long did you study for this exam?

[@amalmahmoud7907]

You are awesome...God bless you🙏

[@justsamira4477]

Thank you so much Malke asaad 💯

[@STstars101]

Thankyou for the detailed video . I have just star my internship from my home country. If I start my preparation now for Step 1 , would I be able to finish step 2 CK and OET by September 15 of 2022 ? Or should I wait for 1 more year to build up my CV , give step 3 and then apply ?

[@sarakayali3538]

Thank you for the informative video! Do you think UWORLD is enough to score high in step 2 if I did not prepare for step 1 before it?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I would combine it with pathoma and maybe another qbank if you had extra time

[@stylishkhusse6125]

@@MalkeAsaad what other q bank?

[@chnoorhawrami7873]

Thanks dear Malke for your explanation, Do you recomend any vedio for CK? and which one?

[@amir0love098]

Thank you so much doctor malke

[@dr.arundatikanawala]

Thanks for making this!!

[@hasanh.s5381]

Thank you Malke!

[@faryalmalik8001]

Hello, how much time is required to prepare for usmle step 2 exam after usmle step 1 exam?

[@nikolastojanovic8393]

Thank you doc for your video, what NBME Self-Assessment would you suggest the most? Did you find UWorld SA 1&2 better than NBME SA? My step 2 CK is in less than a month 😀

[@MalkeAsaad]

Yes I found UWSAs better than the NBMEs

[@Mickeyyoursoshy]

Thank you so much for your tips👍👍

[@sarscov_3covid-214]

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[@MrThelivestorm]

Hi doctor, I am currentmy attending my 4th year medical school and medical school in my country is 7 years long the last 2 years of which are spent as an intern full time in the hospital. My question is if I want to apply for an elective am i considered a medical student until my 7th year or only up to my 5th year ?

[@FatimahCourses]

What what if we didn’t take the USMLE Step 1 ? How will we prepare for USMLE step 2 ck if we want to take this exam before step 1 ?

[@biniamkindie7009]

very helpful. thank you

[@el-kawther8937]

It's so helpfull thank you Doctor

[@habibanayanhabibanayan2172]

Thanks dr! May I know your prep time for ck? & daily hrs

[@jadedtiger100]

Can you explain the score report? Mine makes no sense. How are you supposed to break down your relative strength and weaknesses? My score and my area of knowledge do not even correlate and nbme will not explain it in a way that makes any sense.

[@jamshidbekrokhataliyev3721]

thank you so much 😊

[@somibenam9280]

Hi, dear, I heard about the Master of the Board. What is your opinion?

[@zoyamufti833]

Excellent video

[@aamiriqbalkmc5328]

Hi..a quick question for step 2 ck... If i have previous knowledge from usmle rx and and amboss,so then should i do uw one pass or 2 passes and in which order random timed mode or subject mode?? TIA

[@delalozturk6378]

Thank you

[@mohammadkhakinahad8711]

Hi Dr Asaad ,would you please tell that you read which first aid for step 2 ck (by Tao lee or Yale G) ? thanks so much.

[@mydreamistobecomeadoctor3236]

Love your accent ❤️ it's Soo sweet😍

[@4444hash]

did you use anki? self made or premade? for step 2ck

[@basalganglia2848]

Hi is Uworld notes along with MEDEd followed by uworld twice a good plan for USMLE 2ck. I have not given part1

[@wajeehar6107]

انت legend

[@alialkhabaz7417]

Thanks for this great video! Is this taking into consideration the change after step 1 became pass/fail?

[@MalkeAsaad]

yes

[@alialkhabaz7417]

@@MalkeAsaad great thanks! Do you know anything about Step 2 CK becoming pass fail too this year?

[@MalkeAsaad]

@@alialkhabaz7417 No

[@yougle101]

Thanks bro .

[@ealmari9824]

thank you keep it up bro (y)

[@srana5049]

Thank you for the detailed information. How to create a block in uworld? Is it systemwise as step 1 ?

[@farzanaahmadi715]

hello Dr. from where i can get broad and beyond videos???

[@fatimak7825]

How long did you have to prepare? I think I will only have 2 weeks and I’m worried it’s not enough

[@krsnramsumair3500]

Very good video

[@rufio171]

Whatd you get on step 1? I actually thought you were gonna get higher than 272 on step 2 haha

[@saraanwar7850]

How much time it takes you for preparation!?

[@tanyatantry7423]

yeah try to score 275 gl hf - name of the video...

[@daniyalkhan3091]

You said you had a good knowledge base of the step 2 ck subjects from med school. So which books you suggest for clinical subjects like medicine, paeds, gyne obg in medical school that would help us form a strong base to proceed directly to uworld step 2 ck , if we're to take the exam after med school? I'm using books like Davidson, bailey & love and ten teachers. So would these help me to form a good base to proceed directly to the uworld question bank?

[@daniyalkhan3091]

Or I must use high yield books?

[@enanabittar3120]

Thank you!!. Sorry for bothering you but I have a question; I'm a fifth year medical student and I want to do my residency in America.I have a Brazilian nationality beside my Syrian one , Is there anything you can tell me about the proper way to achieve this plan?any links,websites? thank you and good luck

[@MalkeAsaad]

Sure. You can schedule a consultation on my website. thematchguy.com/usmle-tutoring/

[@mohamadsmadi8429]

Hi dr assad Thanks a lot for your wonderful Vedio My problem is that I can’t finish the block within 1hour what I have to do It’s a big problem for me

[@MalkeAsaad]

You have to practice and practice. Also tutoring will help you to navigate the questions effectively thematchguy.com/usmle-tutoring/

[@jaimepo8]

How much time did it take you to study for the step2?

[@oumaimaoutani7733]

Hey malik ! Was it one uworld round ?

[@jordanmackner7334]

If you are an MS1 or MS2 and your med school does organ system blocks (all cardiology physiology and pathophysiology for 6-8 weeks, then all pulmonary, etc.) Do you see any benefit in doing Uworld step 1 questions from cardiology system and supplementing that with Uworld step 2 cardiology at the same time? Not sure if this is possible, I haven't started uworld yet, but seemed like a decent idea

[@MalkeAsaad]

Given that UW now is 3,600+ questions for STEP 1 and 4,050+ for STEP 2, I think that would be very challenging to do. I prefer you focus on STEP 1 UW for STEP 1

[@jordanmackner7334]

@@MalkeAsaad thank you for your input! You may have just saved me a big headache lol

[@omarmourad2148]

Should I be doing uworld blocks system wise manner or random?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I prefer system in the beginning

[@drdoke5102]

If you took nbme back to back you would use up 2 valuable assessments then you mentioned not leaving nbme till the end. What is a good scheme to do nbmes?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I recommend using 2 every few weeks.

[@diaasundal8618]

hi doctor u mention that biostatistic review from uworld , so is it the same of biostatistic in Qbank uworld of step 2 ck or from biostatistic question in step 1 uworld can you give me idea from which part in uword thanks

[@MalkeAsaad]

You can check out my biostatistics course thematchguy.com/biostatistics-uslme-course/

[@Iuutvbjjjddtt6974]

What’s your opinion and taking steps 2 cK before step1

[@MalkeAsaad]

I recommend taking STEP 1 first

[@robertohidalgo782]

@@MalkeAsaad why you recommend Step 1 first for example i recently graduated from my University and saw a lot of Clinical Clerkships during the last year

[@aryanmehta5536]

Can you please let us know, whether you did uworld random or system wise? I have recently done my step 1 and got a 250+, how do you advise I should approach uworld?

[@MalkeAsaad]

System. I am doing a video about that soon

[@STEPomaQbank]

do you plan on becoming an usmle tutor ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I am a USMLE tutor! If you need tutoring, you can schedule that on my website thematchguy.com/usmle-tutoring/

[@aamiriqbalkmc5328]

Salam.... Should i use UW step 2ck in random mode or system mode in First pass

[@MalkeAsaad]

I prefer system wise. I am making a video about that

[@aamiriqbalkmc5328]

@@MalkeAsaad thanks alot,always appreciate your videos highly knowledgeable videos..Please make a video on this matter

[@yoseftarshis7518]

In summary: use Uworld, Step1 book, NBMEs

[@pruthvinarayan9736]

congratulations ! how long did it take u? as in how many months and how many hours did u study daily?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Varies on your previous knowledge and target score

[@jigskhan381]

how is bnb for step 2? is it advisable to see that videos?

[@MalkeAsaad]

I did not use it

[@patriciazaraou8654]

hello everyone

[@aamiriqbalkmc5328]

Hi Should i do uw 1st or amboss for ck??

[@MalkeAsaad]

UW

[@alikhan-dg5ki]

I am an IMG graduated in 2020 completed my compulsory inter year of training in 2021. Please guide me which is better for me as I have a very short time for passing Step 1 and Step 2 CK, I want to apply for General Surgery Preliminary position this year, 1, Should I Pass step 1 and send application to programs without step 2 CK score. 2, Should I first I take step 2 CK and send application to programs without passing step 1. 3, Should I pass step 1 and step 2 CK and then apply to programs in December 2022 after passing both step ?

[@MalkeAsaad]

You can schedule a consultation on our website to discuss that in detail.

[@MegaOthmanBruh]

How many months for step 2?

[@MalkeAsaad]

Varies on your previous knowledge and target score

[@munskitchen9277]

Does USMLE has negative marking????

[@MalkeAsaad]

No

[@munskitchen9277]

@@MalkeAsaad ok thanks 😊

[@darshanaganguly35]

When I went near Priyanka's restaurant here in new York 🗽 city I was thinking of this song. Lmao.

[@intisar221]

Hey mate and cong on ur amazing score Plz ,, what do u think about CMS forms ?? Esp 5 and 6 ?? I’m done with UW first round and now I’m doing wrong Qs ,,, regarding the assessments , shouldn’t we take them after second pass or UW 🤔🤔?? Thnx ☺️

[@MalkeAsaad]

I have not used CMS

[@sanasayeed3871]

Did you study Harrison in your med school?

[@MalkeAsaad]

No

[@annamansfield6299]

Nice referee shirt lol

[@juniortorres589]

some desperate people will do anything to deceive other, هل انا على حق

[@patriciazaraou8654]

hello gy

[@ashleyboca1992]

thanks for helping me please my USMLE exam

[@zarauwkenyuy3835]

hello to everyone i finally passed my USMLE exam all thanks to mr Morgan and Johnson

[@elhams8565]

very useful thank you so much

[@carolinavelazquez6984]

Hiii thnks for your tips, do you have am e mail plss

[@inoisacastillo6256]

Thank you