hi everyone. i'm a 3rd yr psych resident. i've never had such a terrible experience with an exam. i got 73 the first time and 72 the second time!! i'm totally discouraged.how could i possibly score worse the next time?!!!? the first time i did crush and Kap Qbank. 2nd time my fellow residents told me to focus on questions. so i didnt read and only did UW scoring around 50 %and Kap Qbank ( twice ) scoring around 65-70% ( second time i knew some of the answers just by repition so i don't know if that counts). i have to pass this time otherwise i may loose my position. as an img i need to have my license in california by the end of 3rd year (june 2006). my friend is sending me kaplan step 3 notes. what else should i do differently in the most time efficient way??? being in residency and studying is pretty tough--meaning i can only put in 2-3 hours on working days and i want to take it by feb end so i can apply for my license....! HELP HELP HELP!
alenka Forum Elite
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12/01/05 - 01:08 PM
#2
i would dare to advise-do goljan lectures-all steps are testing pretty much the same concepts.i don't think you have any problems with patient management-to get to 3rd year of residency-you gotta be smart.the only problem that i hear from my friends-residents-is that during these clinical years they somewhat forget fundamental knowledge.so i'd do goljan for step 2.
good luck to you
almost giving up... Forum Newbie
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12/02/05 - 08:24 AM
#3
Which state/program are you in? How is the work load? Can you free more time to study?
hypercool Forum Newbie
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02/19/06 - 05:32 PM
#4
You should return and freshen up on the basics. Being in psychiatry for so much time has put you out of touch with primary medicine guidelines. Study Step 2 notes to get your edge back. Then do tons of questions.
hi everyone. i'm a 3rd yr psych resident. i've never had such a terrible experience with an exam. i got 73 the first time and 72 the second time!! i'm totally discouraged.how could i possibly score worse the next time?!!!? the first time i did crush and Kap Qbank. 2nd time my fellow residents told me to focus on questions. so i didnt read and only did UW scoring around 50 %and Kap Qbank ( twice ) scoring around 65-70% ( second time i knew some of the answers just by repition so i don't know if that counts). i have to pass this time otherwise i may loose my position. as an img i need to have my license in california by the end of 3rd year (june 2006). my friend is sending me kaplan step 3 notes. what else should i do differently in the most time efficient way??? being in residency and studying is pretty tough--meaning i can only put in 2-3 hours on working days and i want to take it by feb end so i can apply for my license....! HELP HELP HELP! 
