USMLE step 2 CS exam experience!

[@vnagubandi11]

Dr. Raga, your videos were a lifesaver! I just got my step 2 cs result and i passed it with high performance in Philadelphia. Really, thank you for taking the time and helping everyone. Please keep going and goodluck. Thank you

[@DoctorRaga]

Congratulations! That is excellent news! And you're very welcome, I'm glad my videos were of some help to you! :)

[@abdelatifsaou6981]

if you are an international IMG pleas tell me how did you prepare for it

[@arc415]

Dr. Raga, thank you for these informative videos, they're tremendously helpful. I'm sure you have a busy schedule and your time is valuable, yet your kind helpful nature in serving those who serve others by making these videos, is truly remarkable. I appreciate all your efforts. Congrats to you and wish you much success in the near future!!

[@anilk1241]

Please make a video on the timing management for observerships and CS , so they overlap like you said. Thank you :)

[@juansilva6023]

Thank you Dr. Raga! this video really took the edge off my pre-CS stress! hope you're doing great in Dubai, good luck and thank you again for the insight!

[@emmajohnson1744]

You are brave. Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊 on getting matched and thanx for mentioning the details of that special day.

[@DoctorRaga]

Ah that's sweet! Thank you! :)

[@RaviKumar-zt9su]

Hello . Raga, I found your video much releiving my stress for exam.. thanks for sharing:)

[@neehajoy4597]

Very informative video on how the exam is conducted in the test centre..thank you doctor raga

[@ManuelGutierrez-zb5xm]

Thanks for the video, you are easy to look at.

[@Yousef0MS]

Nice video thank you. Wish you could give us ways to be motivated throughout the journey of studying,

[@DoctorRaga]

Thank you for your comment! That is a great suggestion! I will work on that! I have also posted a video on "Motivation for medical students" where I talk about how to keep motivated! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbXnqqMeN-FrJY&spfreload=10

[@dennissimon5307]

plz make a video about the application process for the steps

[@DoctorRaga]

Thanks for your comment! That's a great suggestion! Ill work on a video about that!

[@krispejo4233]

Thank you doctor. You're perfect.

[@rajukk2936]

Dr. Raga, does the hospital say that, we should pay any fees for rotation? If yes, then whether it include our food and accomdation?...can you pleaae explain about the expences and your experience about elective....

[@saraha3068]

You didnt talk about pt note part, how did u manage to finish writing all the info in 10 mins?

[@helloculan]

Thanks for the video...it was really helpful!

[@riyadeb7079]

Hi Raga, I have watched this video of your's at least twice before now but it made a hole lot more sense this time I watched as I am about to take my CS on march 5th of 2018, I really liked what you said about not feeling ashamed of not knowing. I am really struggling with that very thing right now. I haven't taken any of my steps till now not even my step 1 and I am feeling as if I am really unprepared . I had an elective in Miami and will be staying in Chicago for the next month i.e February and then I have to fly to LA for my exam as i did not get any other place on that date. You talked about this place in Chicago where you found a group of IMGs who prepare together for the CS , would you like to share where this group is I mean location as i would also like to find a study partner for myself. Well I do have move than a month to study but I still am pretty shaky about it. Any ways the way you talk about your exam in this video it seems as it was tackled in a smooth way by you . Any ways good luck for all your endeavors !

[@sanjayrao9296]

Hello Dr , please let me know the place in Chicago where you can find students to practice cases.

[@almightymoe3832]

hey Dr, thanks for the great video! v helpful! i myt be taking my CSE in Chicago as well, so what study center did u go to if u dont mind mentioning that

[@shiltsze]

Hi Dr.Raga. Is there a particular dress code esp. for females who are taking the step2 cs exam? I know that on the ecfmg website it says that you have to be dressed in a formal manner but there are some who insist that long sleeved lab coats n blouses are a must. Is it ok to be wearing short sleeved tops? Probably a stupid questiom but I am just so worried about every single detail. Also I read in a forum that some SPs tend to try make things diff n fail u. Is that true??

[@vinaykumarkedarisetty]

hi raga can you please make a video on study plans(schedule) of both step 1 and 2 and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge

[@apurwaprasad2344]

Dr. Raga, thank you for the video! Can you please tell me what did you wear to the exam? Also suggest me what can girls wear?

[@dipankarmajumdar6622]

hey dr your videos gives us attractive guidelines & they r motivating too. I wanted to ask that you have cracked step 2cs &ck both?? And r these first aid books are more than sufficient for the subsequent steps.??p

[@strawberrysmoothie4563]

Thank you for making this video!! :) I have a question - how important is typing speed for patient note? Do you think not being a fast typer might be a problem? (I don't know touch typing, I have to look at the keyboard while typing)

[@mithalizacharias5079]

how did you apply for that one month rotation in the US? Can you give a brief idea about applying for those. I am an Indian medical student in my second year of med school and would really like to know how to avail of these rotation opportunities in teaching hospitals in the US

[@chiomaamugo2894]

Hi Dr Raga, first of all, thanks for all the effort you put in making these videos. They are really helping to get my mind prepared for this task. From your previous videos, you recommended writing step 1 before step 2ck. But how about writing step 2CS before any of the other steps. Do you think, in your own opinion, that not writing step 1 or 2CK before 2CS will be regrettable?

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! After doing the steps, i personally don't think it matters whether you take the CS before or after you do the step1 and CK as the CS has very different resources and studying techniques! But i do recommend that you take the CS after atleast 1 year of clinical rotations in medical school!

[@zahidmahmood7341]

Hi Dr Raga, I failed my CS exam, didn't have much practice because I didn't know anyone to practice with. Would you please, tell me where in Chicago did you get the other students that you practiced with? Will be life saver for me, thank you so much and have good luck for your future.

[@spencersprings98]

Hey Dr.Raga, just wanted to say you're vids are so helpful to us aspiring physicians! If you don't mind me asking, which medical school did you go to?

[@DoctorRaga]

Hi! Thank you! :) I went to a medical school in the middle east that has an academic partnership with an American medical school!

[@staraneri06]

Hi Dr. Raga Thank you for sharing this video and making us more familiar to the exam scene. What are your views for CS classes held?

[@sunvavachi]

It's not worth it. Practice with fellow mates and you will be fine. Even family members.

[@travelwithdoctor_]

will there be any questions from ophthalmology in step 2 CK ?? I could see in kaplan videos there are no subjects like Ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology

[@2219155]

Hi, I have a question about electives. I was wondering whether you know, are Canadian electives considered as valuable as US elective when applying for US residency? I'm a Canadian citizen and an IMG; I want to apply for 2018 Match.

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! To my knowledge, canadian electives are not considered equal to USCE.

[@2219155]

Okay thanks for your reply. That part you where you mentioned about practicing with other IMGs before taking CS. Could you please tell me how did you find the practice group? Is it only in Chicago? Thanks,

[@bellabriditha1299]

How much does it cost for the rotation?

[@luishernandezrodriguez4446]

Hello Dc Raga!! how did you prepare to do a focused physical exams? and indeed great videos!!! I have mine next april!

[@DoctorRaga]

Hello! I followed the steps given in FA for the CS and I practised almost everyday with friends (by playing the role or doctor or patient in turns).

[@luishernandezrodriguez4446]

Doctor Raga thank you so much!! you are amazing and I admired you, love your videos, again I wish you the best!!

[@taliaxxmuna2816]

Thanks so much D.C. For ur videos can u plz tell me how many hrs did u study per day and how many cases in a average

[@parthmahajan9847]

You are love :)

[@centygal]

I am currently in Fiji, where can I do my Step 2 CS exam? Is it just in US or it is available in other countries as well?

[@angel-le1lq]

Can u please tell me if atlanta is img friendly place to do this exam?

[@moamenelmasrym.d.7648]

Is it good idea to have step 2 CS before having step 1 and step 2 CK ?

[@travelwithdoctor_]

are you an American, I mean how did you manage to travel to US and get friends for preparing CS ?

[@alilauretta4363]

Please Dr Raga I want to ask what I can do to make money while preparing to write exam or waiting to match

[@tamilmahal1]

Isn't it 4 cases each and then a break?

[@kemmianjohnson2605]

no

[@lizad843]

Hello mam...whats ur age??pls tell...im depressed thinking of ill be old studying medicine n cant enjoy my youth n life

[@gandibachi87]

great eyebrows

[@sevimliayilaroynuyor]

Acaba ne diyor

[@adfernand987654321es]

Step 2 cs score?

[@sarahe.asuquo391]

It's a pass or fail exam. No score

[@dr.egoist3111]

@@sarahe.asuquo391 how many times can i take CS exam?i mean if i fail can i take i again?