step2

Basically what's in the title. Should I submit the application without my step2 score and then update it at 11AM when it comes out? Or wait until 11AM for my score to be out to submit my application?

University of Hawai'i Psychiatry Residency is risky because of its legal structure, culture, and recent history. Legally, it is unique because residents are employed by a corporation known as Hawaii Residency Programs. HRP is employed by the University of Hawaii. This gives the program...

Background My preclinical was P/F, but I was academically not performing at the same level as my peers, which made studying for Step 1 was a nightmare. I was consistently scoring about 72-75% on my exams, with 70% needing to pass. That put me at the 23rd percentile compared to my peers. My...

DO student here, and I was hoping for some advice about if I should take step 2 on top of COMLEX level 2? Some background on me: Step 1: 255+ . COMLEX 1: 650+. I did well my first 2 years, ranked in the top 10%. I am lucky to have 5+ publications. 5+ poster presentations.I am involved and have...

Hi everyone! I need some advice regarding making anki flashcards with UWorld information. I've tried reading explanations and making only a few flashcards, but that didn't work well for me because I felt I needed more context. Tried to make a small summary of the vignette of the front and...

Took CS in June in Atlanta, hoping for score this Wednesday. Just like everyone else, I made a lot of mistakes (missed diagnoses on maybe 2-4, forgot a couple of pertinent physical exam maneuvers, forgot counseling on a couple). Trying not to panic and remembering that I have a 95% chance of...

Hello guys, So I'm taking CS at the end of September and I have the 5th edition of FA that I got from a friend. I'm just wondering if I should buy the 6th edition? Are there any significant changes that would make it worth the purchase. I was also contemplating buying a 30 day World...

Taking cs 11/3, ck 11/20. Thanks! 4th year at USMD, no reason I shouldn't do well but wouldn't mind someone to power through together with and practice CS cases.

Hello! Anyone need a study buddy?

Hi all! SDN was super helpful to me in the past, so I thought I'd do an AMA here. Ask me anything!

Hello! I am still waiting for my Step2CK score which will come out Aug 29 due to the summer delay. Wondering if I should 'release' my usmle transcript now or should I wait until Aug 29? I know they're not going to go anywhere until Sept 15 anyway, just wondering if there would be a delay if I...

TL;DR - Selling a UW STEP 2 CK question bank for $250, and a Kaplan STEP 2 CK qbank (includes included for free if you purchase the UWorld Qbank OR $25 if you only want the Kaplan qbank. Read below for more details! Both of these were purchased for me as unexpected gifts after I had already...

I have an appointment at Los Angeles on August 4th, 2018 in the AM. I am looking for someone to switch the date with, I would prefer something in late august, october or september.

I have my Step 2 CS scheduled for August 1, 2018 in Chicago. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I now need to postpone my exam to be taken on August 30, 2018 at the earliest, and November 30, 2018 at the latest. I have downloaded the Check4Change extension to my firefox browser. I am applying the...

Hey guys, Quick question, I did really well on my Step 1 (267) and have been trying to figure out timing of Step 2. When should I be taking it, I have 3 weeks to study after my internal med rotation in June which would be pretty prime but I've had a few people tell me to push it til October...

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Wanted to give you guys an update on P.A.S.S(pass) program. I noticed an older post on her about Pass from 2012 thought I should add my 2 cents to this. I went to a Caribbean medical school, I completed Pass program about a month back in order to study for the NMBE comp exam. My course offered a...

Hey SDNers! I am a posting virgin here on SDN but long time generalized stalker. Right now I am prepping for Step2 + Comlex 2 in July. I have been looking for some good podcasts for Step 2 prep and had trouble finding anything recent. I love listening to podcasts in general. Goljan audio was...

Hey guys, I’m in a bit of a dilemma with regards to applying to the US residency match. I am a Canadian IMG that graduated in the past month from a reputable medical school in Ireland. However, I have no clinical/research experience in the states, but I have done 1 family med and 1 surgery...

Hey everyone! Tired of this CS nonsense? Some classmates of mine have drafted a petition to convince the NBME to eliminate Step 2 CS as a requirement for US Medical Graduates. We already have over 1,000 signatures. Please consider signing if you're not interested in paying >$1,200 + travel...

Hey everyone! Tired of this CS nonsense? Some classmates of mine have drafted a petition to convince the NBME to eliminate Step 2 CS as a requirement for US Medical Graduates. We already have over 1,000 signatures. Please consider signing if you're not interested in paying >$1,200 + travel...

Hi, I'm 4 years post grad and worked in healthcare mgmnt. for the last 2. I'm attempting the step 2 ck first. Please advise on an exam directed schedule and material/content I should cover to maximum effort for a good score. I realise being out of the clinical medicine for some time will be a...