![]() ![]() ![]() I would spend 3 to 5 days on each system in total. I took in as much as I could, and the Qbank is extremely helpful in filling in the missing links and with providing detailed explanation (e.g. It was difficult trying to understand a lot of the First Aid information, as it is heavily summarized and assumes you already have an understanding of the topic from reading of other/larger texts. Starting with the cardiovascular system in First Aid, I’d read through a chapter once (1/2 to 1 day), and then did the USMLE World Qbank questions on that system only. I agree with other forum posts about using more books for a higher score and if you have more time.Īs it’s been so many years since I did any general basic science work, I decided to revise by organ systems as this generally makes more sense to me as a practising clinician (even though I’m an ophthalmologist and not an internist or general surgeon). I needed to be extremely focused and targeted with my revision. USMLE World Qbank (2 months subscription)Īs I was short for time, I was forced to limit the number of books I used to just 1. This was a very short period of time for the number of subjects that needed to be covered. I was originally scheduled to take Step 1 just under six weeks following Step 2 CS. ![]() I took Step 2 CS in June 2011 and passed. WHAT USMLE STEPS HAD I TAKEN BEFORE STEP 1? I am taking the USMLEs for the reason I have highlighted in the first paragraph. I have not done any general medicine or surgery for 10 years – only ophthalmology. I am of Asian origin and grew up in Asia. I went to medical school in the UK, and graduated 11 years ago. For those who haven’t, I am a board certified ophthalmologist in the U.K. You may have already read my thread in this forum about passing Step 2 CS after 17 days of revision (How I passed Step 2 CS in 17 days – lesson & tips). This may not be useful for many of you, as my sole aim was to pass the exam as I have already secured a subspecialty clinical fellowship in ophthalmology in the USA. I’d like to share my experience of passing Step 1 in September 2011 at my first attempt, after 54 days of revision. ![]()
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