Azfar Basunia, MD
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How I scored 250+ on USMLE Step 2 CK | Advice, Study strategies, Tips & Resources
With Step 1 recently going pass or fail, Step 2 CK will likely take its place as the most important USMLE exam medical students attempt. . . . . for now. This is because Step 2 CK will still report a score and a percentile and will likely be heavily utilized by PDs as the objective, uniform measure to compare candidates. Here’s my advice on approaching USMLE Step 2 CK and acing the exam.
00:00 Why Step 2 CK is the most important Step Exam
02:24 Exam Structure and Contents
03:32 Study Resources
08:13 Scheduling and Logistics
10:52 Conclusion
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Links to resources
My comprehensive biostatistics videos
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Divine intervention + notes
www.reddit.com/r/Step2/comments/h8vozk/divine_intervention_podcast_notes_central_hub_by/?context=3
Cheesy dorial deck:
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Tzanki
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Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and not intended for medical advice. Any medical cases discussed are fictional and made up unless specifically stated in the video. The opinions are my own and does not represent the views of any institution I am part of.
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Why Nate Mercer is the greatest medical student from SUNY Upstate | 40 ortho residency interviews
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Nate is likely the most successful and one of the most hardworking students to graduate from SUNY Upstate. In a very competitive orthopedics residency cycle, he was able to obtain 40 residency interviews! Just a few weeks before official match day 2022, I sat down with Nate for this 2 hour interview to go over any advice, strategies and tips he could share for pre-meds and medical students. Alo...
How I scored 240+ on USMLE Step 3 | Advice, Study strategies, Tips & Resources
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USMLE Step 3 exam is the final hurdle of obtaining a license for independent practice in the US. Here’s my advice on approaching USMLE Step 3 and acing the exam. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Scheduling logistics 03:25 Exam breakdown 05:54 Resources for MCQ 08:29 Resources for CCS Follow me on Social Media: UA-cam: bit.ly/3rlQUhO Twitter: AzfarBasunia Links to resources My comprehensive ...
(Part 7 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 8: Clinical decision making, interpretation and evidence-based data use 00:16 Clinical decision making (including USPSTF categories for eviden...
** High Yield | (Part 6 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 7: Study Interpretations and drawing conclusions from data 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Causation (including Bradford Hill criteria) 03:07 Chance ...
** High Yield | (Part 4 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 4: 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Distribution of data (including normal distribution, z-distribution, variance, standard deviation, standard error ...
** High Yield | (Part 5 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 6: Principles of testing and screening 00:15 Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive predictive value, Negative predictive value 15:25 ROC Curves 1...
** High Yield | (Part 3 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 3: Measures of association 00:00 Introduction 00:14 2X2 table 01:16 Relative Risk/ Risk Ratio (RR) 05:15 Odds Ratio (OR) 09:31 Rare disease as...
** High Yield | (Part 2 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 2: Study design, types and selection 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Descriptive studies 01:07 Cross-sectional study 02:20 Ecological study (includin...
(Part 1 of 7) USMLE Biostatistics & Epidemiology: A complete review | Step 1 2 3
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In this video series, I broadly cover almost every Biostatistics and Epidemiology topic in the USMLE syllabus. Where relevant, I go through sample problems and describe a few nifty mnemonics! Link to slides tinyurl.com/2p8epbyy Content: High Yield Module 1: Epidemiology and Population Health 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Measures of disease frequency (including Prevalence and incidence) 07:12 Measur...
How to write letters of interest, thank you notes, letter of intent
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I recently matched diagnostic radiology residency at UPenn, and I want to share detailed strategies on how I approached the application with all of you! My other videos on residency application strategies (1) ERAS Personal Statement : ua-cam.com/video/-aJoTNlVRUg/v-deo.html (2) ERAS CV/Application: ua-cam.com/video/nqMq9YD1JvY/v-deo.html (3) Virtual Residency Interviews: ua-cam.com/video/xtBwxQ...
How to ace virtual residency interviews
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Successfully matched radiology residency applicant | Part 3: Virtual Residency Interviews I recently matched diagnostic radiology residency at UPenn, and I want to share detailed strategies on how I approached the application with all of you! 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Part 1: Scheduling 3:58 Part 2: Interview Setup 7:10 Part 3: Interview Preparation 9:23 Part 4: Resident Meet & Greet 13:04 Part 5:...
How to write ERAS residency personal statement
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Successfully matched radiology residency applicant | Part 1: ERAS Personal Statement I recently matched diagnostic radiology residency at UPenn, and I want to share detailed strategies on how I approached the application with all of you! The personal statement is your opportunity to showcase who you are as a person, what type of resident you will become and what you hope to accomplish after res...
How to fill out ERAS residency application
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Successfully matched radiology residency applicant | Part 2: ERAS Residency Application Step by Step I recently matched diagnostic radiology at UPenn, and I want to share detailed strategies on how I approached the application with all of you! In this video, I highlight key features of the ERAS CV and share important tidbits to make you stand out . 0:00 Introduction & general layout of ERAS por...

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  • @LEARNING-MEDICAL-EDUCATION
    @LEARNING-MEDICAL-EDUCATION 10 днів тому

    do we assign programs after submitting and certifying eras cv or can it be done before certifying and submitting eras

  • @faisalrasheed4739
    @faisalrasheed4739 13 днів тому

    Wonderfully done Dr. Basunia! Thank you

  • @faisalrasheed4739
    @faisalrasheed4739 14 днів тому

    Thank you very much Dr. Basunia. It was really helpful

  • @Montu-lt1hc
    @Montu-lt1hc 14 днів тому

    Thanks for the video. very informative.

  • @graceokoro5947
    @graceokoro5947 23 дні тому

    excellent video. Well explained. Thank you

  • @a_hmd01
    @a_hmd01 Місяць тому

    Thank you for posting this banger, i got to write a 250 for a heme onc observership and i'm a lil bit confused and that's fine because the only oncology cae i worked on was breif and without fully diagnostic work, although i have family members who passed away due to it like i don't want to highlight it but i'm trying my best 😬, i'm doing retinal oncology research and published one in neuroimaging but still no real life examples to include in my PS, any advices/insightes will be appreciated :)

  • @a_bex.1501
    @a_bex.1501 Місяць тому

    Hello, I'm confused - I thought you didn’t need separate personal statements for intern year programs if you are applying to an advanced program?

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD Місяць тому

      You don't have to have separate personal statements, but tailoring personal statements to your intern year or your top advanced specialty programs can show dedication and may give you an edge.

    • @a_bex.1501
      @a_bex.1501 Місяць тому

      @@AzfarBasuniaMD okay, thank you!

  • @bananasun_milk4080
    @bananasun_milk4080 2 місяці тому

    I've delved into numerous resources on personal statements, and your video stands out as the most insightful and practical guide I've come across.

  • @faisalrasheed4739
    @faisalrasheed4739 2 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @NIckCasingal
    @NIckCasingal 3 місяці тому

    go mountaineers

  • @iluhaa23
    @iluhaa23 3 місяці тому

    great video. thank you so much

  • @emmycoffey400
    @emmycoffey400 5 місяців тому

    I literally might watch this series once a week! it is so useful and biostats is so tricky!!!

  • @nahidhaboub3316
    @nahidhaboub3316 5 місяців тому

    Thanks doctor

  • @jeejee77734
    @jeejee77734 5 місяців тому

    Hi doctor, just a question…isn’t per protocol analysis no loss to follow-up? If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be 12/20 instead of 12/13?…sorry I’m just a bit confused.

  • @Dr.8zaz4168
    @Dr.8zaz4168 7 місяців тому

    Sir , really thanks I found your channel by chance! Struggling with biostatistics & 1 month for my CK test!! Really appreciate your work

  • @WordStudioAI
    @WordStudioAI 7 місяців тому

    Great advice, especially the 24 hour thank you email follow-up tip.

  • @tobiasaraujo940
    @tobiasaraujo940 8 місяців тому

    Hey, my colleague. Thank you so much for your kindness in making and sharing all these videos. They are great review material. I really appreciate your work on that.

  • @mohamedawad9690
    @mohamedawad9690 8 місяців тому

    Best content out there! Thanks

  • @pranayjoshi8084
    @pranayjoshi8084 8 місяців тому

    09:35- shouldn't it be- odds of smoking were 28x greater in hypertensive patients?

  • @sandhya797
    @sandhya797 9 місяців тому

    How do we explain 12/13 in ppanalysis ? In ARR

  • @bia_h
    @bia_h 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @Hafsa-el2me
    @Hafsa-el2me 9 місяців тому

    I’m still confused about material for day 1 mcqs. Basic sciences. Reviewing first aid would be sufficient ?

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD 9 місяців тому

      That’s what I did and thought that was enough for the basic science questions.

  • @Sachistar7591
    @Sachistar7591 10 місяців тому

    Wow. There were some things i reviewed and others i have never learned before! This is so helpful! Cant wait to do the other modules!

  • @piyushpuri7284
    @piyushpuri7284 Рік тому

    Need more content from you!

  • @user-og5vc6dh3u
    @user-og5vc6dh3u Рік тому

    Greattt videos

  • @MedicozRepublic
    @MedicozRepublic Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video 🎉

  • @chrisr5649
    @chrisr5649 Рік тому

    Having such a high score doesn’t really matter at this point? Most of us just try to pass.

  • @nievesm2978
    @nievesm2978 Рік тому

  • @tylerfuller8145
    @tylerfuller8145 Рік тому

    Not me coming to learn about step 3 and running into Azfar!! Hope you're well brother!

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD Рік тому

      Tyler! I am doing well man. Good to hear from you bro and best of luck in Step. Hope all is well!!

  • @sameeraishaq4770
    @sameeraishaq4770 Рік тому

    Thanks Dr

  • @geetabhandari5692
    @geetabhandari5692 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this amazing video

  • @geetabhandari5692
    @geetabhandari5692 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the amazing video.

  • @geetabhandari5692
    @geetabhandari5692 Рік тому

    Highly informative video !!!

  • @cristiancastillorodriguez7070

    Hi Dr. Basunia, beforehand thanks you very much for such an incredible job resuming those complex topics. I am IMG from Colombia pursuing IM (waiting for the match results). I would like to ask you how did you boost your medical english skills assuming that English is not your native language.

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD Рік тому

      Great question! English is not my native language. A good way to boost medical English would be to boost general spoken English. I watched a lot of movies with the subtitles on, and would try to imitate how the actors/actresses spoke. The best way is to actually practice - do it with real patients in a real clinical setting. Much like your clinical skills, it will improve with time and practice. Best of luck!

  • @tobynyle
    @tobynyle Рік тому

    Thanks, Doc for this. Please could someone help explain how he got the cases per person-year in the last example? @30:49 Thank you in advance.

  • @Thedreamer579
    @Thedreamer579 Рік тому

    The way you deliver your idea is just phenomenal!! thank you so much dear brother.

  • @AD-yz5wh
    @AD-yz5wh Рік тому

    Hi Dr. Basunia, I have a quick question at time point 32:58 when you discuss alternate wording for the odds ratio example, can you further explain where the 70% stems from if there is an odds ratio of 1.7?

  • @alicedickinson2010
    @alicedickinson2010 Рік тому

    These videos have helped me so much in explaining concept I was weak on , thank you so much , they are amazing. I was wondering if you have some resources on Quality and Safety ?

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words. USMLE has recently shifted its focus more on bioethics, quality and safety. I would probably peruse through Amboss or the most recent First Aid.

  • @rajivagrawal-iy9cf
    @rajivagrawal-iy9cf Рік тому

    Thank you for your advice and video.

  • @AAhmed-sf7zp
    @AAhmed-sf7zp Рік тому

    Dr Azfar is there a video of you explaining Box and whisker test ?

  • @samarmahmood5865
    @samarmahmood5865 Рік тому

    Can you please make a video on how to best use Divine Intervention Podcast? The website seems like a plethora of videos, even within the CK category and I can't seem to navigate through to an order to do them in. Please give us some guidance abt this.

  • @piyushpuri7284
    @piyushpuri7284 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot! Very few genuine people are sharing knowledge for free for the masses.

    • @AzfarBasuniaMD
      @AzfarBasuniaMD Рік тому

      You're very welcome. I am glad you found this content helpful!

  • @palomaaveni451
    @palomaaveni451 Рік тому

    Thanks so much!! Really help me with this difficult topic🙏

  • @talavatankhah9402
    @talavatankhah9402 Рік тому

    Great speaker! Body language on point :)

  • @VampireDiariesBiebs
    @VampireDiariesBiebs Рік тому

    honestly, thank you SO much! I was feeling completely lost before i found your vids

  • @VampireDiariesBiebs
    @VampireDiariesBiebs Рік тому

    thank you!

  • @lucasdagamalobo8118
    @lucasdagamalobo8118 Рік тому

    Great Work. Congratulations!!

  • @_inspirationandmotivation

    Thank you!

  • @menekse3194
    @menekse3194 Рік тому

    Thanks for the slow speaking and really useful and different info from others