I see so many students studying and not making any meaningful progress... So in today's video, whether you're studying for the USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, or even the Step 3 exam, I'm going to show you how you can become hyper-productive so you can get the USMLE exam results you want and move on with your med school career... And into residency! If you've got topic requests, please leave them in the comments below.
I don't own a study book that still has a spine. The first thing I do is cut it off, hole punch it, and put it in a binder; this way I can literally pull out the pages I need to review and put them aside. It's helped SO much. Every day is flashcards, walk/workout, study from various sources, review again via flashcards or from the actual material in the book. This structure had made a big difference in remembering but also not having to made decisions on what to do when, its just layed out and I just do it.
If you're an Anki fan, then sure. It doesn't really matter what you use, the objective is to always be identifying and creating review materials that target your weaknesses... then setup a daily structured plan to cover that material - 7 days a week.
@@usmleguys Hello Doctor, Is it the same thing as simply marking uworld questions with great explanations and images and redoing them everyday (not to improve the uworld score but) to review the explanations and any note I have in addition to that question? I did a similar thing with flash card but after sometime it felt tedious, like I was just memorizing as opposed to applying the knowledge. Please what do you think? Also, I'm already over 60% on uworld, do you think I should go back to my marked/incorrect to start making cards/notes or I should continue with questions and start making & reviewing notes/cards (basically following this routine) from now on and then go back to the marked questions after completing the Qbank and do the same? Thanks.
Thank you Dr.Paul for such an amazing videos...Could you make videos regarding the question reading strategies especially for lengthy questions of Step2CK ?
Everything I talk about can be applied to the CK... but what specifically would you like help with regarding the CK? Let me know and I’ll add it to my list of topics.
The USMLE Preparation Company my step1 is in 3 months. I'm gonna use ur strategies, starting from morning and evening consistent review . I will keep u posted
This is helpful. I am keeping a running list if I corrects, but I’m finding that just reading through those notes doesn’t help me retain. I usually do Anki to help remember but if I made Anki cards for all my wrongs everyday, I’d be doing hours of flash cards every day! Any tips on other ways to memorize your notes on wrongs?
Thanks doc! In this instance, you’re basically going to have to start from the beginning and use detailed resources and a longer plan to build your foundation. Consider using actual textbooks and/or class notes (if you recently went to school) to accomplish this goal. Feel free to also reach out to us if you’d like someone to talk to about your strategy: usmleguys.com/contact-us
Thank you Dr Paul. I'll definitely make my long long long list today. I deactivated my Instagram to help me focus for the exam. Is there another way to reach you ?
I wouldn't recommend skipping over your qbank incorrects, otherwise it'll be hard for you to come out of a block having identified issues that could potentially hurt you in the future (and learning from your mistakes). The best approach is to do a block, review it and take notes (either in a book, index cards, or make your own Ankis), then to have specific review periods throughout the day to work on your weaknesses. Don't substitute one essential thing for another, they're both important and will help you make the fastest and best progress.
@@usmleguys I meant doing anki cards based on incorrect questions that I made! Would that count as as an effective way to target weaknesses or would it be necessary to do a deeper dive on weak areas (like re-watching pathoma videos etc.)?
@@user-nr3xi1xc6z Yes, you want to make them specifically for your weaknesses, but make sure that you're not staying superficial when addressing those weaknesses... What I mean is that it's great to create your weakness-specific Ankis, but make sure that you take some time to fully and completely understand those topics so that when you review your weaknesses, you've got a solid understanding and not just a superficial one... Hopefully that makes sense.
Glad you asked Liza... I have a video sitting in the queue coming out Monday that addresses this exact question. Setup a notification for when it's live here: ua-cam.com/video/XufQ_bYelTs/v-deo.html
@@usmleguys All I meant was trying to push yourself.Learn from your mistakes and move on. Any mistake done now is an avoided mistake later in the real deal.
@@lakshayrastogi2327 Definitely makes sense... the main issue we see is students simply don’t learn from their mistakes, which leads to lack of progress and a student wondering why... so yes, continuing down the path is essential, we just need to ensure that some specific measure is in place to ensure consistent progress is being made and those same mistakes are in fact not going to be repeated over and over again. Thanks for watching 😃
Feel free to contact me on Instagram (@realdrpaul), I'm active on there throughout the day and it's the best way to contact me with any questions. Or feel free to ask them here.
@@usmleguys Hi Dr paul. I’ll be graduated in 2 months from medical school. I have studied my local residency exam so far and I am planning to get in a residency in my country first because I have very limited time. While I am doing my residency I am planning to take USMLE’s and apply to the U.S. Which road should I follow? Is it too late for me or is it possible? What advice can you give to me?
I see so many students studying and not making any meaningful progress... So in today's video, whether you're studying for the USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, or even the Step 3 exam, I'm going to show you how you can become hyper-productive so you can get the USMLE exam results you want and move on with your med school career... And into residency! If you've got topic requests, please leave them in the comments below.
I need to hire you
In 10 mins, you literally summarized everything about studying I learned in my 25years of life. wow!
I don't own a study book that still has a spine. The first thing I do is cut it off, hole punch it, and put it in a binder; this way I can literally pull out the pages I need to review and put them aside. It's helped SO much.
Every day is flashcards, walk/workout, study from various sources, review again via flashcards or from the actual material in the book. This structure had made a big difference in remembering but also not having to made decisions on what to do when, its just layed out and I just do it.
Sounds like you’ve got a strategy and method that works well for you, great job!
I am procrastinating step prep with these videos buy they are so good. Nice boost for motivation as well.
I feel u man
Thank you doctor absolutely amazing
so basically make anki cards on weaknesses for things weve missed is the vibe im getting
If you're an Anki fan, then sure. It doesn't really matter what you use, the objective is to always be identifying and creating review materials that target your weaknesses... then setup a daily structured plan to cover that material - 7 days a week.
@@usmleguys Hello Doctor, Is it the same thing as simply marking uworld questions with great explanations and images and redoing them everyday (not to improve the uworld score but) to review the explanations and any note I have in addition to that question?
I did a similar thing with flash card but after sometime it felt tedious, like I was just memorizing as opposed to applying the knowledge. Please what do you think?
Also, I'm already over 60% on uworld, do you think I should go back to my marked/incorrect to start making cards/notes or I should continue with questions and start making & reviewing notes/cards (basically following this routine) from now on and then go back to the marked questions after completing the Qbank and do the same?
Thanks.
life changing video
thank you sir
If you need to study for long hours, try studying with me in my channel
This was so helpful!!! too many weaknesses and NO idea how to deal with them, thank you, Dr. Paul.
My pleasure. Reach out if you need help 👍🏻
Thank you Dr.Paul for such an amazing videos...Could you make videos regarding the question reading strategies especially for lengthy questions of Step2CK ?
Yes! Just added this to my list, thanks for the recommendation 👊🏼
Thanks Dr. Paul. Your channel should have millions of subscribers 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Dr.Paul, your method instructions inspire me and I will try.
Thank you❤️ dr paul your videos are so helpful. God bless you❤️❤️❤️
Happy to help Doc, thanks for watching!
Exam in 50 days. Will start this trick from tomorrow morning and will let you know, how this works for me. Thankyou for this video!!!
That would be great! Good luck 👍🏻🍀
hey hows it going?
Thank you, nice video, keep it up 👍🏼👍🏼
Very practical and useful tips 🙂
Thanks Dr. Kay 😃
Thank you so much for the advice
Happy to help doc!
Thank you, God bless you. I'll do it
please make for videos for step 2 ck
Everything I talk about can be applied to the CK... but what specifically would you like help with regarding the CK? Let me know and I’ll add it to my list of topics.
My whoe liked video list is mostly filled with yours
appreciate it
Thanks , so informative⭐️
My pleasure, happy to be of service!! 🙂
The USMLE Preparation Company my step1 is in 3 months. I'm gonna use ur strategies, starting from morning and evening consistent review . I will keep u posted
@@reminemi1153 awesome, good luck and let me know how it goes.
The USMLE Preparation Company sure, keep up the good work!
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This is helpful. I am keeping a running list if I corrects, but I’m finding that just reading through those notes doesn’t help me retain. I usually do Anki to help remember but if I made Anki cards for all my wrongs everyday, I’d be doing hours of flash cards every day! Any tips on other ways to memorize your notes on wrongs?
Great video as always.
What do u suggest to someone who has lot of weaknesses n no strengths at all?
Thanks doc! In this instance, you’re basically going to have to start from the beginning and use detailed resources and a longer plan to build your foundation. Consider using actual textbooks and/or class notes (if you recently went to school) to accomplish this goal. Feel free to also reach out to us if you’d like someone to talk to about your strategy: usmleguys.com/contact-us
What about anki?
My gosh. Youre good
Thanks! Appreciate you tuning in
Thank you Dr Paul. I'll definitely make my long long long list today. I deactivated my Instagram to help me focus for the exam. Is there another way to reach you ?
The only way to reach me is via text on IG or by commenting here… or booking a call to speak with someone on our website usmleguys.com/contact-us/
How many hours of study do you recommend to prepare step 1? Or, how to assess the hours u need to study for good scores?
It’s a full time job for many months. Specific time will depend on a variety of factors.
Y did I found u soo late😭😭😭😭
Better late than never doc!
What Are your thoughts on doing a Anki reviews over qbank incorrects as a way to target weaknesses with space repetition?
I wouldn't recommend skipping over your qbank incorrects, otherwise it'll be hard for you to come out of a block having identified issues that could potentially hurt you in the future (and learning from your mistakes). The best approach is to do a block, review it and take notes (either in a book, index cards, or make your own Ankis), then to have specific review periods throughout the day to work on your weaknesses. Don't substitute one essential thing for another, they're both important and will help you make the fastest and best progress.
@@usmleguys I meant doing anki cards based on incorrect questions that I made! Would that count as as an effective way to target weaknesses or would it be necessary to do a deeper dive on weak areas (like re-watching pathoma videos etc.)?
@@user-nr3xi1xc6z Yes, you want to make them specifically for your weaknesses, but make sure that you're not staying superficial when addressing those weaknesses... What I mean is that it's great to create your weakness-specific Ankis, but make sure that you take some time to fully and completely understand those topics so that when you review your weaknesses, you've got a solid understanding and not just a superficial one... Hopefully that makes sense.
okay so how to review your weakness ?
Glad you asked Liza... I have a video sitting in the queue coming out Monday that addresses this exact question. Setup a notification for when it's live here: ua-cam.com/video/XufQ_bYelTs/v-deo.html
@@usmleguys thank you !!
@@farida7125 anytime! Thanks for tuning in!
Questions questions questions and questions.
You clearly didn’t watch the video, but good luck either way!
@@usmleguys All I meant was trying to push yourself.Learn from your mistakes and move on. Any mistake done now is an avoided mistake later in the real deal.
@@lakshayrastogi2327 Definitely makes sense... the main issue we see is students simply don’t learn from their mistakes, which leads to lack of progress and a student wondering why... so yes, continuing down the path is essential, we just need to ensure that some specific measure is in place to ensure consistent progress is being made and those same mistakes are in fact not going to be repeated over and over again. Thanks for watching 😃
Hi, Dr Paul. I’m an IMG from Turkey. How can I contact with you? I could not find your e-mail. Do you provide coaching services to IMG’s?
Feel free to contact me on Instagram (@realdrpaul), I'm active on there throughout the day and it's the best way to contact me with any questions. Or feel free to ask them here.
@@usmleguys Hi Dr paul. I’ll be graduated in 2 months from medical school. I have studied my local residency exam so far and I am planning to get in a residency in my country first because I have very limited time. While I am doing my residency I am planning to take USMLE’s and apply to the U.S. Which road should I follow? Is it too late for me or is it possible? What advice can you give to me?
No way, I need review time?
Not sure if you’re being sarcastic- but yes, and many students don’t make time for it.