n_nan (Posts 1) - 9/16/2009 4:43:23 AM
snilidr wrote: I gave my step1 4 days ago, I'm also looking for information about the best books for studying
I wanna go for Kaplan kecture notes,2008-2009, but I don't have new DVD'S, Does anyone know where can I purchase them?Are they helpful?or lecture notes are enough?
and I wanna start USMLE.W in a few weeks later with FA step2, this is my plan, any suggestion? Hi, I think u were talking about step 2 ck notes/dvds rite...mistook it for step 1 notes....no i dont have step 2 ck notes or dvds, iam thinking of joining kaplan for step 2. How was step 1 exam? I am anxiously waiting for my scores!
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Hi,
I gave my step 1 three weeks back and started reading Internal medicine couple of days back. To my astonishment I found out that it makes your step 2ck preparation easy if you follow your preparation immediately after step-1 exam. And as I am planning to give it in Jan 2nd week.....my plan goes like this-
1) Read Kaplan notes (quickly) - all the subjects.
2) Start USMLE WORLD and finish it- (According to my knowledge people who have already given step 2CK said its worth it if you can do USMLE WORLD as many number of times before you give the exam; make sure I use UW as a learning tool and strengthen MY weak areas and learn as much as possible from UW.
3) And of course revise the subjects again towards the end.
Feel free to drop in any suggestions.
Thanks guys.....and keep posting your views.
good luck to all of you.
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n_nan (Posts 1) - 9/16/2009 11:04:07 AM
From what i have gone thru ur msg i think it is high time i start preparing for step 2 ck...For the past 3 weeks i have not been reading anything at all...was waiting for the scores to come...i guess there is no point in waiting..I think i will start right away..I am also planning to give the exam by jan end/ feb...is it recommended to join kaplan class...I had joined kaplan for step 1
edited by n_nan on 9/16/2009
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soodeh (Posts 1) - 9/16/2009 3:55:22 PM
Hi guys
Nan ,I'm also waiting for my step1 result, I'm not nervous, but I really prefer to know it sooner, how was Kaplan center for step 1? I didn't go there, Just studying at home with lecture notes and DVD's
For step2, this is my plan:
Read Kaplan lecture notes 2008-2009 three times, and just use DVD 2002 for internal medicine
after second round I'll go for USMLE.W
after finishing USMLE.W, I wanna do Kaplan Qbank as well & review USMLE.W
Finally I'll do NBME and USMLE.A
Keep in touch guys and let's inform each other of our progress
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Hi,
I am having 2006-2007 edition of step 2 ck notes and have started reading Internal Medicine from that. Please can anyone tell me how different is 2008-2009 edition of step 2 ck notes from the 2006-2007 edition. If there is a major difference then I'll try make a shift.
Thanks for posting your replies so promptly.
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soodeh (Posts 1) - 9/16/2009 5:44:16 PM
To Nan, Congrats for your score, 95% is really good
To Virtuosity: I don't now the difference, but some students said there is a big difference, so I think it's better to do them
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n_nan (Posts 1) - 9/16/2009 9:11:36 PM
Hi
Thanks...
Well for step 1 i had been to Kaplan but i know a few of my friends who didnt and they had access to the videos and notes somehow...Many of them keep telling me it was a waste i had to join Kaplan(for step1) but personally i dont feel so. The major disadvantage is that u cant watch the videos whenever you want. You have to go to the centre to watch it. The advantage is that you are basically forced to watch it when you are there(coz there is nothing else to do)..I am still two minded on whether or not join kaplan. I dont have access to the notes either. I am still on the look out for other options.
Surely will keep ya all posted of my study progress and that way we can help each other out...
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Hi,
Got my score today-80, I have to work hard and get a better score in step -2 to compensate at least. Personally I want to be optimistic and want to look forward for preparing for step-2 CK.
I feel if you do not have anyone to do a combined study then I would suggest you to read the notes first and attend the Live lectures (if you are ready to spend little money) rather than just videos because it gives you the drive and pushes you. And you can meet new people and share different views on subject matter during your preparation time.
Thats what I heard from people....but in the end as everyone says......go with what suits you the best.
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soodeh (Posts 1) - 9/24/2009 9:21:38 PM
Hi friends
How is study going on?
I got my step1 result yesterday: 232/97. I just start studying for step2 with surgey from Kaplan lectures, it seems much easier than step1, how about you guys? Is it going as fast as you axpect. I should do my exam till the end of Jan(end of my eligibility period) and I scheduled for 28 Jan.
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n_nan (Posts 1) - 9/25/2009 5:35:07 AM
Hi
To virtuosity and snilidr -Congrats on your scores!
I am yet to get my books and videos, probably this week i will be getting it and i plan to study soon. I have not yet taken the date for ck, i plan to give by feb end. Hopefully i can finish studying and reviewing by then. I am doing my rural internship so i get to study only from noon.
Have you guys started watching the videos? How is it?
Let me know of your progress in studies and i will also update about my study progress!
Take care...
edited by n_nan on 9/25/2009
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sk116 (Posts 1) - 9/25/2009 10:16:04 AM
Hi all,
The Kaplan Step 2 08-09 books ARE significantly different than the older version - esp. the IM & peds section is totally redone & MUCH more detailed (It helps a lot - esp with cardiology!)
I have some Brand new Kaplan 08-09 Red Cover books - Original ones from a course I took & the DVDs - if any one is interested, send your email & I'll get in contact.
Thanks.
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soodeh (Posts 1) - 9/25/2009 1:49:38 PM
Hi Nan
I didn't watch DVD's yet, I'm not sure if I have time to do them, maybe just internal medicine.
I'll tell you later about how it is going!
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