Studying for Step 1!

Hazem M. ShoirahResident of Psychiatry

Applicant in the 2011 match

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

-Evaluation

The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

-Evaluation

The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

The Start

• When to start?

• Step 1 vs Step 2 first.. the eternal dilemma!

• Preparation.. end backwards.

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

-Evaluation

The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

How to time your study?

• Identify your target.• Recognize your tools.• Set your tactics! 3

Tt a r g e t b y

BULKt a r g e t b y

BULK

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VALUE

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VALUE

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

Target by bulk

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

Target by value

• Pathology

• Physiology

• Pharmacology

• Biochemistry

• Anatomy

• Microbiology/Immunology

• Epidemiology/Behavior

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

Time Blocks

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

Recap:

• Your personal notes• First Aid• Flash Cards

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

Evaluation

•USMLE world Q-bank

•USMLE world Simulated Exams

•NBME Exam blocks

•Score Estimators:

http://www.clinicalreview.com/solutions/resources/usmle-score-calculator.html

http://www.medfriends.org/step1_estimator/

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

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Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

THE CRITICALFACTOR OF SUCCESS

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

3TTarget• Keep your target clear in your mind

• Communicate with people who have the same target

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

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The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

3TTools• Your mind is your strongest tool!

•“I’m a human being.. Anything a human being has ever done, I can do.– P. Zimbardo

• Working on your mood..

• Identify your psyche’s strengths and weaknesses

The Start-When?-What?-How?

Timing & Scheduling

Resources&

Materials-Primary-Recap

-Evaluation

The Psyche

-Getting there!-Having fun

-Being in shape

3TTactics• Preparation

• Fun tactics!

• Dealing with anxiety and stress..

• The night before..