1. Step 2 CK & CS Hosted by ASG Tuesday, February 20, 2007

2. Step 1 Aftermath Residency Programs can look past a weak Step 1 score Residency Programs can look past a weak Step 1 score Generally: Generally: Step 1 ≥ 80, 85 (few 78) Step 1 ≥ 80, 85 (few 78) If Step 1 ≤ 80, then Step 2 ≥85/90 If Step 1 ≤ 80, then Step 2 ≥85/90 If you failed Step 1: If you failed Step 1: 2 nd attempt: Step 1 ≥ 85 + high Step 2 2 nd attempt: Step 1 ≥ 85 + high Step 2

3. Schedule the test… Same process as for Step 1 Same process as for Step 1 Single application form for CK and CS (need to get Dean’s office stamp) Single application form for CK and CS (need to get Dean’s office stamp) Visit www.ecfmg.org for all the latest info Visit www.ecfmg.org for all the latest infowww.ecfmg.org CS – register ASAP !!! CS – register ASAP !!!

4. CK Study… Need solid block of time to review Need solid block of time to review NOT enough time to study for Step 2 during elective rotations! NOT enough time to study for Step 2 during elective rotations!

5. What to study… Material you are familiar with - what you used to study for the Shelf exams – Blueprints, Secrets, etc. Material you are familiar with - what you used to study for the Shelf exams – Blueprints, Secrets, etc. Similar to SHELF exams (content and style) Similar to SHELF exams (content and style) First Aid for Step 2 First Aid for Step 2 Boards and Wards Boards and Wards Step Up for Step 2 Step Up for Step 2 Step 2 Secrets Step 2 Secrets

6. Q banks Q banks USMLE WORLD !!! USMLE WORLD !!! 50-60% = good score 50-60% = good score Use as learning tool, not just test Use as learning tool, not just test Get it soon Get it soon www.usmleworld.com www.usmleworld.com

7. Kaplan? Good lectures and notes – can be used as a primary study source Good lectures and notes – can be used as a primary study source Q bank also available Q bank also available

8. Test yourself… NBME Self-Assessment NBME Self-Assessment USMLE World USMLE World 1. Time-management 2. Content (review concepts) !!! 3. Space them out (2) to monitor progress 4. Score correlation?

9. Take the test… VERY long (be prepared) VERY long (be prepared) Full-length self-assessment and UW helps manage time Full-length self-assessment and UW helps manage time Avoid burn-out by taking frequent breaks Avoid burn-out by taking frequent breaks

10. Objectively… More straight-forward than More straight-forward than Step 1 Not too much overlap with Step 1 Not too much overlap with Step 1 Usually people score higher on Step 2 Usually people score higher on Step 2

11. Timing with respect to Match Don’t delay! Don’t delay! Late Aug. to early Sept. optimal Late Aug. to early Sept. optimal DO NOT WAIT for score to apply to ERAS (you can’t change anything) DO NOT WAIT for score to apply to ERAS (you can’t change anything)

12. Step 2 CS… APPLY ASAP! APPLY ASAP! 5 Cities (Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, LA, Atlanta) 5 Cities (Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, LA, Atlanta) Must take before Dec. 31 to be eligible for Match Must take before Dec. 31 to be eligible for Match Take ASAP because you may wait forever for score report Take ASAP because you may wait forever for score report

13. How to prepare? Prepare during electives – this is the best way to “study” for it Prepare during electives – this is the best way to “study” for it Not necessary to take Emergency Medicine elective to pass! Not necessary to take Emergency Medicine elective to pass! Try to have about 1 month’s worth of electives experience (outpt or consult service) before taking the exam Try to have about 1 month’s worth of electives experience (outpt or consult service) before taking the exam

14. How to prepare cont’d First Aid for CS First Aid for CS Have a study partner! (friend, sibling, etc.) Have a study partner! (friend, sibling, etc.) Work on timing Work on timing Practice performing a neurological/orthopedic physical exam Practice performing a neurological/orthopedic physical exam

15. During the Exam Don’t get nervous! Don’t get nervous! You will forget to do something, you will make mistakes… it’s ok! You will forget to do something, you will make mistakes… it’s ok!

16. Online Forums Online Forums www.prep4usmle.com www.prep4usmle.com www.prep4usmle.com Step Prep Step Prep - Daily emails with Q’s and pearls for all the Steps

17. GOOD LUCK!!!