USMLE-Step1 Guia de Proceso
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USMLE STEP I USMLE STEP I Brian Cervenka and Amy Cummings Brian Cervenka and Amy Cummings November 1 November 1 st st , 2012 , 2012 Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class of Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class of 2013 2013
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It is like a route map about process to go to usmle step 1.
Transcript of USMLE-Step1 Guia de Proceso
USMLE STEP IUSMLE STEP I
Brian Cervenka and Amy CummingsBrian Cervenka and Amy CummingsNovember 1November 1stst, 2012, 2012
Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class Presented by Alpha Omega Alpha Class of 2013of 2013
Objective:Objective:Realize you will be okay.Realize you will be okay.
TODAY’S SESSION:TODAY’S SESSION:
USMLE in ContextUSMLE in Context
LogisticsLogistics
Resource OverviewResource Overview
Tips for NowTips for Now
NEXT SESSION:NEXT SESSION:
Study SchedulesStudy Schedules
Maximizing ICSMaximizing ICS
Resources in Resources in DepthDepth
Tips for Test DayTips for Test Day
The Board MythThe Board MythUSMLE dictates residency choiceUSMLE dictates residency choice
A review: residency application componentsA review: residency application components
• AOA?• Research?• MSPE?• Away?
• Honors?• Awards?
• Sports/Music?
Keck SOM & USMLE Step I: Keck SOM & USMLE Step I: Good News! We do well.Good News! We do well.
Keck USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011Keck USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011• 230-232 230-232 (“competitive” scores are considered >230)(“competitive” scores are considered >230)
National USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011National USMLE Step I Avg. 2006-2011• 218-224218-224
Keck system exams questions very similar to Keck system exams questions very similar to USMLE step 1 questionsUSMLE step 1 questions
You are going to do well just by showing upYou are going to do well just by showing up
National average
Keck average
The USMLEThe USMLE Three-step examination for medical licensureThree-step examination for medical licensure
Step I (~$560)Step I (~$560) 325 multiple-choice questions325 multiple-choice questions 8 hour testing session8 hour testing session
• 7 blocks, 60 minutes each, ~46 questions/block7 blocks, 60 minutes each, ~46 questions/block• 1 hour break time: 45 min true break + 15 min for tutorial 1 hour break time: 45 min true break + 15 min for tutorial
ScoringScoring• 3 digit associated w/ total # of correct questions (consistent 3 digit associated w/ total # of correct questions (consistent
yearly)yearly)• 2 digit derived from 3 digit score in passing terms (e.g. >75)2 digit derived from 3 digit score in passing terms (e.g. >75)
http://www.usmle.org/pdfs/bulletin/2013bulletin.pdf
Logistics: Logistics: You’re still ahead of the game.You’re still ahead of the game.
SchedulingScheduling• Apply for permit in NovemberApply for permit in November• Schedule your date in December/JanuarySchedule your date in December/January• Test in May or JuneTest in May or June
Prometric CentersPrometric Centers Nearby: Glendale, Culver City, AnaheimNearby: Glendale, Culver City, Anaheim
• Culver CityCulver City• quiet, bathrooms outside around the cornerquiet, bathrooms outside around the corner
• Glendale Glendale • easy access to bathrooms/lockers (less wasted time)easy access to bathrooms/lockers (less wasted time)• next to the freeway (sirens), gardeners on Thursdaynext to the freeway (sirens), gardeners on Thursday
Step I Preparation: Step I Preparation: What most students doWhat most students do
Start studying 10-12h/day Start studying 10-12h/day afterafter Spring Break Spring Break
First Aid Review in DepthFirst Aid Review in Depth
USMLEWorld QbankUSMLEWorld Qbank
NBME Practice Test(s)NBME Practice Test(s)
2-3 Other Resources based on preference2-3 Other Resources based on preference• Goljan, Rapid Review, Costanzo, BRS PhysiologyGoljan, Rapid Review, Costanzo, BRS Physiology• Doctors in TrainingDoctors in Training• Flashcards (Lippincott’s Microcards, Lange Pharmacology)Flashcards (Lippincott’s Microcards, Lange Pharmacology)• Kaplan Q’sKaplan Q’s
High Yield ResourcesHigh Yield ResourcesTipsTips• Avoid buying too manyAvoid buying too many• Don’t start and stop multiple resourcesDon’t start and stop multiple resources• Use few and get to know them thoroughlyUse few and get to know them thoroughly
First AidFirst Aid• Most important study resource Most important study resource • Comprehensive and approachableComprehensive and approachable• Required ICS textbookRequired ICS textbook• Purchase most current version (2013)Purchase most current version (2013)• Check for errata Check for errata
http://firstaidteam.com/updates-and-corrections http://firstaidteam.com/updates-and-corrections
Q BanksQ BanksKaplanKaplan• Separate user interfaceSeparate user interface• Longer questions, multiple order!Longer questions, multiple order!• 2400 questions2400 questions• 1 month: $99, 12 months: $2491 month: $99, 12 months: $249
USMLE world USMLE world • Interface like real USMLEInterface like real USMLE• Questions are similar to real exam, Questions are similar to real exam,
slightly more detail orientated slightly more detail orientated• ~2000 questions~2000 questions• 1 month: $99, 3 month: $1851 month: $99, 3 month: $185
Note: “good” scores are >70% on timed, random Q test blocks
A Note on Review A Note on Review ProgramsPrograms
Kaplan ($2400++)Kaplan ($2400++)• Formal review programFormal review program• 200h videos, 10 exams, lecture notes (doesn’t include 200h videos, 10 exams, lecture notes (doesn’t include
Qbank)Qbank)• not popular w/ Keck Studentsnot popular w/ Keck Students
Doctors In Training ($800, may get deal)Doctors In Training ($800, may get deal)• Uses First Aid, DIT study guide, active Uses First Aid, DIT study guide, active • Keeps you on scheduleKeeps you on schedule• Occasionally wastes your timeOccasionally wastes your time• Can be completed in 15 days (30-45 recommended)Can be completed in 15 days (30-45 recommended)
Vs.
High Yield ResourcesHigh Yield ResourcesGoljan PathologyGoljan Pathology• Outline format Outline format • Lots of picturesLots of pictures• System based System based • Diseases not taught in our curriculumDiseases not taught in our curriculum
Goljan AudioGoljan Audio• Review of high yield information from Review of high yield information from
bookbook• Flexibility to listen when;Flexibility to listen when;
• RunningRunning• DrivingDriving• Doing choresDoing chores
• See free resources at endSee free resources at end
High Yield ResourcesHigh Yield ResourcesBRBRS Physiology by CostanzoS Physiology by Costanzo• Helpful for explaining detailed Helpful for explaining detailed
physiology concepts in a concise physiology concepts in a concise and reliable format and reliable format
• Regarded as best physiology Regarded as best physiology resources as covers topics in resources as covers topics in appropriate depth for step 1appropriate depth for step 1
• Practice problems are helpful for Practice problems are helpful for system examssystem exams
Other ResourcesOther ResourcesUtah Medical Question Utah Medical Question BankBankhttp://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/EXAM/Mhttp://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/EXAM/MULTORG/EXAMIDX.html ULTORG/EXAMIDX.html Other Resources for Targeted Review:Other Resources for Targeted Review:• Biochemistry – Rapid ReviewBiochemistry – Rapid Review• Cell Biology – Robbins Ch1-7Cell Biology – Robbins Ch1-7• Microbiology – Rapid Review, Lippincott’s FCMicrobiology – Rapid Review, Lippincott’s FC• Neurology – High Yield Neuroanatomy Neurology – High Yield Neuroanatomy • Pharmacology – Lange FlashcardsPharmacology – Lange FlashcardsVarious Keynote Reviews ([email protected])Various Keynote Reviews ([email protected])Goljan Audio (Goljan Audio ([email protected])[email protected])
Tips for NowTips for NowStart application for scheduling permit nowStart application for scheduling permit now
Make sure the name you use to apply for an exam Make sure the name you use to apply for an exam matches your driver’s license EXACTLYmatches your driver’s license EXACTLY
Save EVERYTHING in both paper form and somewhere Save EVERYTHING in both paper form and somewhere that you can access anywhere (e.g. Cloud, Dropbox, that you can access anywhere (e.g. Cloud, Dropbox, Gmail)Gmail)
Do well on your systems, get familiar w/ review Do well on your systems, get familiar w/ review materialsmaterials
Take care of unfinished business before March Take care of unfinished business before March • Moving, breaking up, research, changing medication/bad Moving, breaking up, research, changing medication/bad
habitshabits
Concluding RemarksConcluding Remarks
