How I scored 240+ on USMLE Step 3 | Advice, Study strategies, Tips & Resources
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- 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
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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.
Thank you so much Dr. AB for making such a highly informative, useful video. Highly appreciate this.
You’re welcome!
The way you deliver your idea is just phenomenal!! thank you so much dear brother.
You’re very welcome. I am glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for making this video 🎉
You’re welcome!!
Thank you for your advice and video.
You’re welcome!
great video. thank you so much
Thank you much dr Azfar Basunia
You're welcome, I hope you found my videos helpful!
Not me coming to learn about step 3 and running into Azfar!! Hope you're well brother!
Tyler! I am doing well man. Good to hear from you bro and best of luck in Step. Hope all is well!!
Great video ... thanx alot
You're welcome!
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that's a good one
Thanks!
Please doctor if you can explain patient safety aspect of step 3 . thank you inadvance
Great speaker! Body language on point :)
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Great video, thank you doc. Can you tell me how did you get that jacket 😂?
It was free from my residency!
Great Info and thank you for your videos!
Just a little UA-cam tip, remove the lamp from behind you and your vids will look much better
Thanks for the tip! Still learning about video making and will do so in my future video
Dr. Basunia, since you mentioned you did the uworld questions untimed tutored mode, do you think using an offline uworld would be just as effective?
Absolutely! So long as you’re reviewing each of the answer choices and understand why they are correct/ incorrect.
@@AzfarBasuniaMD thank you so much! Did you ever practice timed a second time?
@@nimminath6568 no I didn’t have time for a complete second run. I did make flash cards during my first run and reviewed those prior to my exam
Okay, thank you!!
Thank you 🙏
How was your SIM 1&2 scores mine where 220 on both exams when i took it this month.How actually these scores relate to real exam i mean am i going increase in score from the Practice exams and How about NBME for usmle step 3 ? Thankyou, greatly appreciated for the video awaiting for your response
I did not take Sim 1 or 2. I just needed a passing score since radiology fellowships seldom care about Step 3. I had around 70% correct on UWorld. 220 are good scores on Sims. How are your UWorld percentages? Do you see any weak areas in the Sims? Do you have trouble with timing? The point of the Sims or NBME is to gauge if you have any weak areas or test taking issues like timing. I have heard that the Sims can under-predict your actual score, meaning you may end up doing better on the actual test.
thank you for the information. is it possible to prepare for step 3 in just 01 month period?
Yes it is. Make sure you stay on top of CCScases.com and do UWorld on timed random blocks if you don't think you are not going to finish the qbank by the end of your prep.
@@AzfarBasuniaMD thank you very much 😊
Does it tell you "psych" or "OBGYN" what case it is what type of resident you are before you start the case? On the real exam day
Unfortunately no, they do not
I’m still confused about material for day 1 mcqs. Basic sciences. Reviewing first aid would be sufficient ?
That’s what I did and thought that was enough for the basic science questions.
Do you lose points if the PE isn't specific and you do "all" bc I know simulated time gets lost but even if simulated time is 2 weeks as long as it's not real time that's the main issue.
Do you lose points for cancelling an order that shouldn't have been ordered
I've been reviewing the common questions and entire platform on CCS on the usmle website but still had these questions
I'm confused if I want to see the patient in the office in 5 days do I have to transfer them home (because that sounds like an in-patient nurse when I know that's not the case). So if I see the patient on Monday and then want to see them again on Friday, can I just click on 'obtain results or see patient later' and then click on Friday?
Brand vs generic - if we want to do generic treatments, would that show up or there's a possibility only brands could show up?
I'm the IM resident so if I don't consult rheumatology for example, would I lose points? In the case of a pediatric surgery or something of that nature, I understand but speaking in terms of consults generally.
If the patient is feeling 'worse' does that mean you could be going in the wrong direction or not necessarily?
@@SK-iv2ll Lots to unpack here. I do not believe you lose points for ordering all of physical exam (I frequently did so for most of my questions), and I don't think you lose of simulated time either. If you need to see the patient at a later date (say until a specific test results), you can send them home, advance the clock until the results come back and then bring them back to the appropriate location (usually the office). For cancelling unnecessary orders, I am not sure if you lose points for cancelling prior to order execution. For brand vs generic, I stuck with generic treatments, and I don't believe only brand name would show up. For consults, I don't think you lose points for consulting more, but you will lose point if you don't consult a specific required service. So, I always erred on the side of consulted more. When a patient is feeling worse, it could indicate that you are headed in the wrong direction or it could also indicate that you didn't order symptom relief meds (zofran for N/V, acetaminophen/morphine for pain etc).
@@AzfarBasuniaMD THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Did you complete uworld more than once?
Nope, just completed UWorld only once
Having such a high score doesn’t really matter at this point? Most of us just try to pass.
Please how long does it take for you to study for step 3? I’m an img
It took me about between 4-6 weeks to study. As long as you can complete UWorld and CCScases.com (or at least a decent portion of them), you should be fine. Best of luck!
@@AzfarBasuniaMD thank you
hey azfar! kind of a weird question - i'm also a DR applicant who interviewed at st joes for transitional year - i would love to hear your thoughts about the program! i can msg you or email or something if thats easier haha
Happy to talk about the program! Reach out to me via email with any questions