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cogratulation for the excellent score.i just wonder u adviced to read the immune deficiences from first aid .i think it is written clearly in paediatric kaplan notes .and the immune deficiencies in first aid is one page at the end of microbiology chapter.am i getting you right i am just trying to clarify things
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| mymeghji
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I used both the sources i.e the Kaplan pediatric notes and the immunomlogy section in First Aid Step 1. The pediatric notes give you the clinical aspects of immune deficiencies but the notes in the Step 1 First Aid give you a review of the basic mechanisms of these immune deficiencies, so I would suggest you read both and since upto 10% + in Step 2 CK is basic sciences you better know the basic mechanisms of commonly tested diseases
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First of all very very well done on your excellent Step 1 score. Now about your query, success in Step 2 CK depends heavily on a good understanding of basic sciences and with your excellent Step 1 score you are set to score another 99 in Step 2 CK. Keep in touch with some aspects of the basics science (I have emphasized some in my earlier posts on this topic), have a good methodical approach to your Step 2 CK material (Kaplan is great), practice lots and lots of good quality questions and you will be good to go. I don't think not having a lot of hands on clinical experience will affect your Step 2 CK performance. That comes a little into play with the Step 2 CS and of course even more so with Step 3
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| Dragonfly
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thanks alot mymeghji for your reply. Good luck for the MATCH
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thanks for ur reply i really appreciate it ,another thing is the metabolism u said to study it also from first aid u mean the biochemistry chapter in first aid.
again thanks for ur reply
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For reviewing metabolism all you need to know is the Overview of energy metabolism and that is very well covered in the Kaplan biochemistry notes in Chapter 11, pay special attention to the diagrams about the metabolic profiles of the pre and post absorptive states. Do not bother to read any further as Step 2 CK does not test details about biochemistry like Step 1 but instead it does expect a general understanding of the overall metabolism of the human body and that like I said is succinctly covered in chapter 11 of the Kaplan biochemistry notes
Good luck with your exam
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thanks again for ur quick reply,but in my step 1 exam i studied biohemistry from first aid and BRS so i dont have kaplan notes chapter 11 as u mentioned anyway i ll stick with your advice and review it from first aid but i ll tell u something .i took step 2 exam before and i was not will prepared and i remember this question very well because really it pissed me off remember the equation in ATP generation which is ^G =log {C}{D}/{A}{b} THIS EQUATION IS FOR MEASURING THE CHANGE IN FREE ENERGY IN ANOTHER WORDS THE GENERATION OF ATP FROM METABOLIC FUELS ,YOU WILL FIND IT IN BRS CHAPTER 4 ,I GOT THIS EQUATION IN THE EXAM AND ASKED IF ^G IS NEGATIVE HOW THE REACTION WILL PROCEED ???????????????????????
OF CORSE I LOOKED IT UP IN THE BOOK AND IT MEANS THE REACTION WILL PROCEED SPONTANEOUSLY
i just wanna ask u did u get such tricky questions in ur exam i mean it happens !
ANOTHER THING STATISTICS EXACTLY HOW AND WHAT TO STUDY IS KAPLAN IS ENOUGH
THANKS FOR UR REPLY
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I do not think that Questions like the one you say occur ever in the Step 2 CK exam and also I think the Statistics taught in the Kaplan Videos + Notes is enough to answer most Statistics Qs that appear on the Step 2 CK test
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| DOCNAR
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congrats a lot on this dream score..do u think kaplan course can help or self study is a better option?if yes which kap courses are better?live ones or video ones?i have most of the videos of step 2 ck..but still wanna know about kap course...
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| mymeghji
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Thank you DOCNAR, From what you tell me disciplined self study should be good enough for you. Live lectures in my opinion are not as effective as things do not go at your pace, often they cram a lot of information in a very short period of time with no time to review in between and usually when there is a larger group of participants you do not get fair access to the faculty and even if you do their emphasis is more in finishing the syllabus rather than addressing individual weakenesses.
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| tolito
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congratulations mymeghji. your scores are very impressive and encouraging for old img's like me. we need more of you to give courage and encourgaement to us all.
all the best at the match.
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Congratulations OMG!
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| doc_droc_apurva
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undisputedly the highest score i have heard of
many congrats.. hope ur applyin for this match..
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| mymeghji
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Thanks guys
I just found out from OASIS using the "trick" that I passed my Step 2 CS and so I am finally done with this phase in my life. I should have my ECFMG certification in the next few days. I am so very relieved and yes apurva I am now ready to apply to the match
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| Dragonfly
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big big congrd.s
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wow awesome score u people really rock ...i also aimed for 99 in first step but got only88 i feel so sad ...now i want only 99 not less than that ....i dont know whether its possible or not...i am slow reader...reading this form i understand that i should do usmle world along with first reading ....i have one doubt subscribing for 1mth means i should finish of in 1mth or can i do for 3mths...can i get them printed plz anyone answer
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| anne06
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hi ethics,
i have read on this forum that people use d printed notes..u cud ask around
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| ethics
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thanku anne
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Thanks Mosaico
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| prader-willi
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hello mymeghji...ur posts so far have been very helpful for all of us..jus did nbme form 2,scored 700 but twas in untimed mode....got a shockingly low performance in PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE.....the vaccine q really irritate me...can u pls suggest a good source for these vaccine questions... i really to buck up in that section...i have my exa in 15 days from now.....thanx in advance...
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The Kaplan notes and video on preventive medicine have a good review. Additionally you should review the pediatrics section for immunization.
If you want the best source however you should consult the US Preventive medicine task force recommendations for 2005 The link is as follows
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/pocketgd.htm
Let me know if you're still unhappy
Edited by mymeghji on 08/25/06 - 01:00 PM
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| shumaila
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hi
my examin in 10 days
have to revise paeds and medicine and mynotes from uw but does notlike having feeling of exam so near some times cant study feeling so relieved dontknow how I would survive 9 hrs
have to do kap simulated exam and usmle cd as well anyplans or suggestion for me
I got 460 innbme 1 2.5 weeks ago
was solving adambrochertexam got30 out of 50 in 1st block then 37 in 2nd block
dont knowI am doing fine or not
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| prader-willi
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thank u so much mymeghji.......actually the prev med section in the kap notes is very gud but had many q in nbme which were out of the scope of the notes....the link u ve given seems interesting...thanx once again....god bless!!!!
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hi again i think every one is depending on you for your fair generous answers just one question kap notes for internal medicine 2002 is ok or shall i get 2006,and last thing statistics is soo dull in kap notes as the bias they have different bias in usmle world and i keep doing them wrong what is your recommendation please ,
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