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Step 2 Practice Exam Guide: Where UWSA3 Fits In

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Step 2 Practice Exam Guide: Where UWSA3 Fits In

As Step 2 season comes around, many students already know that practice exams are key to success on test day. After hours and hours and never ending days of practice questions and videos and anki, the NBME and UWorld practice exams are your chance to prove that the work you...

Getting the Most Out of AMBOSS for Step 2 CK Prep

Getting the Most Out of AMBOSS for Step 2 CK Prep

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For medical students preparing for Step 2 CK, choosing the right study resources is crucial. AMBOSS has gained popularity as a powerful question bank (QBank) and medical knowledge resource, but many students wonder: Is AMBOSS worth it for Step 2 CK? How many Step 2 CK questions does AMBOSS have?...

Step 2 CK Timing: Should You Flag Questions?

Step 2 CK Timing: Should You Flag Questions?

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Step 2 CK is an entirely different examination compared to Step 1. While Step 1 is now pass/fail, Step 2 CK is scored, making time management even more critical for those aiming for competitive specialties as this score is extremely important in selecting who are the top residency candidates. One...

USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 Score Percentiles

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How to calculate your USMLE Step 1 or USMLE Step 2CK score percentile is a common question many medical students ask. Here are the 2020 USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK percentile charts to see how you compare to other students.

How to Approach ‘Most Likely Diagnosis’ Questions on USMLE Exams

8 Steps for Mastering ‘Most Likely Diagnosis’ Questions on the USMLE

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8 Steps for Mastering ‘Most Likely Diagnosis’ Questions on the USMLE   The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is filled with clinical vignette-style questions designed to assess your ability to apply medical knowledge in real-world scenarios. One of the most common question types you’ll encounter is the "Most Likely...

2025 Top 5 Study Resources for USMLE Step 2 CK

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Student using study resources on a laptop for USMLE Step 2 CK

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To save other students from stressing over which Step 2 CK study resources to use as I did, here are my five most trusted resources for studying for Step 2 CK. These resources may not work for everyone, but these are the resources that helped me score in the 99th percentile on Step 2 CK!

What Are the Chances of Getting a Fellowship After Failing the USMLE Step 2 CK?

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Medical student studying intently at a desk in a well-lit library, surrounded by notebooks and study materials, preparing for the Step 2 CK exam.

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💡 Failed Step 2 CK? Here's What It Means for Fellowship Chances Failing a major exam like the USMLE Step 2 CK can feel like a huge setback, especially if you're eyeing a competitive residency or worried about fellowship chances. However, it’s important to remember that one exam does not...

Making the Most of UWorld’s 30 Day Subscription

Medical school student studying for the USMLE in a library in front of a laptop, making the most of her UWorld subscription.

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Is it worth it to get UWorld’s most basic 30 day subscription? While we certainly don’t advise waiting until a month before your test date to start going through UWorld, it is actually possible to get through one full pass in only 30 days.

How Long Should You Study for Step 2?

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Medical student studying intently at a desk in a well-lit library, surrounded by notebooks and study materials, preparing for the Step 2 CK exam.

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Preparing for Step 2 raises many questions, but one of the most pressing ones is: how long should I study for Step 2? The answer, unfortunately, is not one-size-fits-all. It depends on various factors, including your baseline knowledge, the time you've spent preparing throughout medical school, and your personal study...

Maximize Your 4-Week Step 2 Study Plan: Free Intensive Step 2 CK Prep

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With Step 1 transitioning to a pass/fail format, the importance of the Step 2 CK exam in medical school has become even more pronounced. It now stands as the primary scored exam that program directors scrutinize when determining which applicants to invite for an interview.   Your Step 2 CK...

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