![]() To quickly understand the scenario, and know the basic diagnosis, treatment and follow up is more useful at the test than detailed "textbook knowledge" of treatment protocols (which is usually slower).įew questions might ask you to interpret a leaflet or a study, but there is no need to learn from clinical/scientific papers at this level. The questions are typically clinical vignettes. The imge shows distribution of questions in common Q banks, which fairly reflect the unknown frequency in the real exam.įollowing subjects are included (ordered by decreasing importance): ![]() I personally found this way of studying more enjoyable and requiring less focused attention (than the facts in Step 1). Therefore, by studying and practicing cases (either with a book or in a clinic), you become better shaped for the test. Welcome to the clinical years, when med student finally begins to feel like a physician.Ĭompared to Step 1, the amount of knowledge tested by Step 2 CK is probably larger (yes, sounds terrible I know),īut the organization of knowledge is more about (subconscious) pattern recognition rather than strictly about sequence of logical reasoning (cause and effects). What additional sign is most likely present in this patient? What is the most appropriate next step in management? An example of a study plan from european med student
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