| USMLE Forum Polls |
| Question |
Views |
Votes |
Forum |
Winning Option |
| What is the best USMLE Step 1 Qbank? |
35573 |
447 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
USMLE World Step 1 Qbank |
| Best USMLE Step 1 Comprehensive Review Books |
39273 |
401 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 |
| Time needed for Graduates to prepare for USMLE Step 1? |
23966 |
326 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
6 - 9 months |
| what is the most difficult USMLE step 1 subject to cram? |
12117 |
266 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Biochemistry |
| Best Pathology Book for USMLE Step 1? |
27542 |
250 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Rapid Review Pathology; Goljan |
| Which NBME Form is most predictive of USMLE Step 1 Score? |
51689 |
221 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Form 7 |
| What is the best USMLE Step 2 CK online Qbank? |
11576 |
205 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
USMLE World Step 2 CK Qbank |
| Best USMLE Step 2 CK Comprehensive Review Books? |
19793 |
193 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes |
| What is the best Paid IMG Externship provider company? |
35756 |
192 |
USCE & Clinical Rotations |
Americlerkships |
| Which is the best LIVE USMLE Step 2 CS Course? |
15449 |
179 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical |
| Best Physiology Book for USMLE Step 1? |
17105 |
165 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
BRS Physiology |
| Best USMLE Step 1 Questions Books |
17487 |
159 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 1 Qbook |
| Time needed for medical graduates to prepare for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
16176 |
156 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
3 - 6 months |
| Which sequence of filters you think is correct? |
11492 |
149 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
AMG vz IMG / Scores / Visa / USCE / Age / CV |
| Time needed for IMGs to prepare for Step 2 CS? |
16783 |
141 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
2 - 4 weeks |
| Best Gross Anatomy Book for USMLE Step 1? |
22402 |
137 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High-Yield Gross Anatomy |
| Which Subjects of Kaplan Videos Must be Watched? |
13169 |
135 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Pharmacology |
| Best Pharmacology Review Book For USMLE Step 1 |
19876 |
129 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology |
| What is the Best USMLE Forum Website? |
12062 |
128 |
General Topics Recommended Threads |
www.usmleforum.com |
| Who's the best USMLE Step 1 Pathology Teacher? |
8981 |
127 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Edward Goljan |
| Best Neuroanatomy Review Book for USMLE Step 1? |
17363 |
122 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High-Yield Neuroanatomy |
| What sequence to follow in taking USMLE Steps for IMGs? |
6521 |
112 |
General Topics Recommended Threads |
Step 1 then CS then CK |
| Best Biochemistry Book for USMLE Step 1? |
14430 |
107 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - Biochemistry |
| Best Microbiology Review Book For USMLE Step 1 |
14927 |
105 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Clinical Microbiology Made Rediculously Simple |
| How many times shoud we repeat Kaplan Lecture Notes for Step 1 preparation? |
5661 |
99 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Three times |
| USMLE World Q Bank is enough for CK? |
8080 |
93 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
No |
| How many questions need to practice before taking USMLE Step 1? |
6374 |
92 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
More than 5000 |
| Best Histology / Cell Biology for USMLE Step 1? |
13044 |
92 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High Yield Histology |
| Best USMLE Step 2 CS Books? |
11812 |
91 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS |
| Which USMLE Step is the most difficult one? |
7074 |
90 |
General Topics Recommended Threads |
USMLE Step 1 |
| Best Internal Medicine Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
9088 |
90 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Step-Up to Medicine |
| You think First Aid is needed for USMLE Step 2 CK Preparation? |
5170 |
85 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
No, It's not needed |
| Best Residency Personal Statement Writing Services? |
8689 |
85 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
The-draft-editor.com |
| Best Immunology Review Book For USMLE Step 1 |
11520 |
84 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High Yield Immunology |
| Time needed for medical students to prepare for Step 1? |
5652 |
80 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
More than 6 months |
| What do you think is the best CS Exam Center? |
13513 |
79 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
Houston |
| Is memorizing First Aid enough to ace Step I? |
6842 |
79 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
No, FA is only good if you use it with other resources (eg Kaplan or Goljan) |
| Kaplan medEssentials versus First Aid |
5376 |
78 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
First Aid is better, don't do medEssentials |
| Is Goljan a must read? |
5160 |
77 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
We must read Goljan Rapid Review |
| Best Embryology Review Book for USMLE Step 1? |
9581 |
74 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High-Yield Embryology |
| Which NBME Form is most predictive of USMLE Step 2 CK Score? |
14239 |
71 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Form 4 |
| Best Genetics Book for USMLE Step 1? |
9500 |
71 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - Genetics |
| What is enough to prepare for the CS Exam |
6227 |
71 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
Read a book + Practice with a partner |
| Best USMLE Step 2 CK Questions Books |
6606 |
67 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 2 CK Qbook |
| Will you pay to download online if Kaplan made their Step 1 video lectures available |
32075 |
67 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
I'll never pay even if it available legally, I'll to try to find free download |
| Do we need to watch Kaplan Step 2 CK Videos? |
4716 |
67 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
No we don't need to watch Kaplan Step 2 CK Videos |
| How many USMLE World Step 2 CK Qbank Questions per day? |
5915 |
66 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
50-100: Timed Mode, plus reading explanations |
| Best Biostatistics Book for USMLE? |
7750 |
66 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
High-Yield Biostatistics |
| What was your USMLE Step 1 Score |
2879 |
66 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
230-238 |
| Best USMLE Step 3 Review Books? |
19143 |
65 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical USMLE Master the Boards Step 3 |
| Is First Aid really necessary for USMLE Step 1 preparation? |
2847 |
65 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Yes, Absolutely |
| About Conrad Fischer Kaplan Medical Physiology Video Lectures |
3714 |
64 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
I like it |
| How many times we should do USMLE World? |
5682 |
63 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
We should do UW twice |
| Best USMLE Step 2 CS Online Courses |
7750 |
63 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
CSEVideo |
| Best Behavioral Science Book for USMLE Step 1? |
8047 |
62 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
BRS Behavioral Science |
| How long it takes to prepare for USMLE Step 3? |
10026 |
60 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Three to six months |
| Best Pediatrics Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
6553 |
59 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - CK - Pediatrics |
| Which of the following Kaplan Step 1 options is best? |
4836 |
57 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Step 1 Qbank only |
| Is USMLE Study Partner Needed for Step 1 and CK? |
2194 |
57 |
General Topics Forum |
Yes, it's better to have a study partner |
| Which is more difficult USMLE World or Kaplan Qbank? |
4358 |
57 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
USMLE World is more difficult |
| What did you wish you had done for Step 1 Prep? |
4471 |
57 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Went over FA more times |
| Which Master The Boards for CK Prep? |
4577 |
56 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Master The Boards for CK |
| How many questions need to practice before taking step 2 CK? |
2394 |
55 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
4000 to 5000 |
| Is it more difficult for FMGs to get a match? |
8169 |
55 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
It has become more difficult than before |
| Is Goljan Enough for Pathology? |
5943 |
55 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Goljan Rapid Review of Pathology is enough. |
| Do you think score95 is useful? |
3869 |
54 |
General Topics Forum |
Not useful |
| Which is better for CK, Kaplan qbank or UWorld? |
3517 |
53 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Both of them |
| How many times should we read First Aid for Step 1 Prep? |
3641 |
53 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Three times |
| Is Kaplan Qbook a must have? |
3032 |
53 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Maybe, if you have time to do it |
| Do we need to watch Kaplan Videos for Step 1? |
3052 |
53 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Yes, they are useful |
| USMLE Step 1 Physiology Prep Options |
4694 |
53 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
BRS Physiology |
| To get a better match for IMG, Which is better research or externship? |
4177 |
52 |
USCE & Clinical Rotations |
Externship (USCE) |
| Which one is more difficult UWorld or USMLE Step 1? |
3011 |
51 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Real Exam is harder than UWorld |
| Best USMLE Mobile Device? |
2376 |
51 |
USMLE Mobile |
iPhone |
| What is the best USMLE Step 1 Video Course? |
2479 |
51 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical |
| Which Subject to start studying for Step 1? |
2743 |
51 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Anatomy |
| IMGs where do you fail the most in CS? |
3921 |
51 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
Data gathering |
| For IMGs: How many interview invitations have you received so far? |
2055 |
51 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
None |
| How many hours of sleep are you having? |
1210 |
51 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
6 to 8 hours |
| What is the best Residency Programs Search Listing Company? |
6323 |
50 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
Match A Resident |
| Kaplan Pathology and/or Goljan Rapid Review? |
3912 |
50 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Goljan alone is enough |
| How many interviews needed to get matched? |
3773 |
49 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
5 to 10 |
| Is Kaplan Pathology Lecture Notes Enough? |
5269 |
49 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Yes |
| USMLE Step 1 Questions Difficulty Distribution |
3842 |
48 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
50% Easy 25% Difficult 25% Very Difficult |
| Which Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes is Better? |
7592 |
48 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes |
| Which subject in Step 1 can be covered by FA only? |
3142 |
48 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
NONE !! |
| When to take Step 3 Exam? |
4924 |
47 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Take Step 3 before residency |
| What is the best USMLE Step 3 qbank? |
6794 |
47 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
USMLE World |
| Best Residency Match Books |
5489 |
47 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
First Aid for the Match |
| Which is better Falcon or Kaplan for USMLE Step 1 Prep? |
7481 |
47 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical Live USMLE Step 1 Course |
| Which is better washing hands or wearing gloves in CS? |
2666 |
47 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
Washing hands |
| Is FA enough for CS Exam Preparation? |
2516 |
47 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
YES; FA is enough. |
| Do you think it's necessary for IMG to pay for hands-on externships? |
3392 |
47 |
USCE & Clinical Rotations |
Yes |
| What is the best time to Start Qbanks? |
2240 |
47 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
After you have read one time the material. |
| What was your Step 2 CK - Step 1 Gradient? |
3072 |
46 |
General Topics Recommended Threads |
+10 to Zero |
| USMLE Step 2 CK Questions Difficulty Distribution |
2392 |
45 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
50% Easy 25% Difficult 25% Very Difficult |
| How many times shoud we repeat Kaplan Lecture Notes? |
2125 |
44 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Twice |
| What is the Best USMLE Step 3 Review Course out there?!?! |
6187 |
44 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Dr. Red's Step III Reviews and CCS Workshop |
| Kaplan +/- First Aid is enough for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
2479 |
44 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan alone is enough |
| Which Kaplan notes for USMLE Step 3? |
9781 |
44 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes for CK |
| What is the Best USMLE Step 1 Live Center Class Course? |
7940 |
44 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical |
| Is 251 a competitive score for subspecialties eg:surgery/derma/ophtha? |
2443 |
44 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Shut up and be happy! |
| Best Obstetrics & Gynecology Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
5932 |
43 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - CK - Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Is Kaplan Behavioral Sciences Lecture Notes enough? |
4058 |
42 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Yes |
| Best Pediatrics Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
5465 |
42 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - CK - Psychiatry |
| is First Aid an integral part of CK prep? |
1647 |
41 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
only if u have time left after Kap and UW |
| Best Surgery Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
6229 |
41 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Lecture Notes - Surgery Book |
| Is Kaplan enough for Microbiology & Immunology? |
2340 |
40 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Yes |
| If you have taken step 1, how much time is it needed to study for step 2?? |
2821 |
40 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
2-4 months |
| Do you think USMLE Forum Websites useful for USMLE Prep? |
970 |
39 |
General Topics Forum |
Yes |
| Do you think we'll switch to eBooks? |
1148 |
38 |
USMLE Mobile |
No |
| Is Prometric USMLE Practice Test Useful? |
5266 |
38 |
General Topics Forum |
Yes |
| If I want to do Kaplan and USMLE World then in what sequence? |
2249 |
38 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Do Kaplan then do USMLE World |
| Which areas to NOT to study from Kaplan Lecture Notes? |
4487 |
38 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
Pathology |
| Recent CK Takers; Difficulty of CK exam questions compared to qbanks |
2399 |
38 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
The real CK Exam was harder than Kaplan Qbank and UW |
| Which of the following factors helped you get a residency match in the year 2010? |
3611 |
37 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
My scores helped me get into the program |
| How many hours you read per day when you prepared for USMLE Step 1 |
2481 |
37 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
8-10h |
| DIT helpful or not helpful? |
2250 |
37 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Took Step 1 - DIT was helpful |
| Do u think there will be more calculations in the exams because of the new Fred V2? |
2585 |
36 |
General Topics Recommended Threads |
Yes |
| HY gross anatomy or Kaplan anatomy lecture notes for step 1 ? |
3439 |
36 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Kaplan Lecture Notes |
| Which is more important to pass MCQs or CCS in Step 3? |
2699 |
36 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Both |
| Goljan or kaplan |
3283 |
36 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Goljan |
| Medical Education Credentials and Scheduling Permit? |
1503 |
36 |
ECFMG Forum |
I received my scheduling permit BEFORE verifying my credentials but AFTER verifying my certificate of identification |
| Are Kaplan Lecture Notes Enough for USMLE Step 1? |
2556 |
36 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Yes |
| Which FA book to use? |
1693 |
36 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
First Aid 2010 is fine |
| Best way to prepare for CS? |
2966 |
35 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Forum |
Live structured course |
| Best USMLE Step 3 Questions Books |
4901 |
35 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 3 Qbook |
| Best USMLE Study Partners Internet Website? |
2123 |
35 |
General Topics Forum |
www.usmleforum.com |
| How long (medical students) take to review Kaplan Step 1 Notes? |
2394 |
34 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
1 month to 2 months |
| Time needed for medical students to prepare for the CK exam |
2071 |
34 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
3 months to 6 months |
| Which Kaplan Medical Step 2 CK Course is the best? |
1799 |
34 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan CK Lecture Notes + Kaplan USMLE Step 2 CK Qbank |
| Regarding Step 1 Qbanks, choose from the following options |
4838 |
33 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
It's better to do UW twice, Kaplan once |
| Best Neurology Books for USMLE Step 2 CK? |
5457 |
33 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Blueprints Neurology |
| What do you think about USMLERx for Step 1? |
3611 |
33 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
USMLERx for step 1 is a good qbank |
| Do you think that a Qbank should be equipped with a search function? |
1124 |
32 |
General Topics Forum |
Yes |
| How useful is an online study partner? |
1135 |
31 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Somewhat useful, but you will likely waste some of each other's time |
| How long does it take to complete first aid after first reading of all subjects?? |
2633 |
31 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
25 days |
| How many months of subscription for Kaplan QBank and UW |
1848 |
31 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
1 Month Kaplan QBank |
| LoR "Waive Rights" better or not? |
3174 |
31 |
Residency Match Recommended Threads |
It's better to "waive our rights" to see the LoR |
| Is First Aid Q&A Reliable |
2237 |
31 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
FA Q&A is useful and reliable |
| Best Time to Register for the USMLE for IMGs? |
2522 |
31 |
ECFMG Forum |
Register at least six months before exam date |
| If I want to do Kaplan and UW CK Qbanks, then in what sequence? |
1792 |
31 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Recommended Threads |
Kaplan then USMLE World |
| First Aid Cases For USMLE Step 1! |
2238 |
28 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
First Aid Cases for USMLE Step 1 is not useful |
| Whats the Best way to Utilize the Final week before Exam? |
974 |
28 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Focus more on Reviewng ur notes. Kaplan , FA and all the HY stuff |
| How long the ECFMG takes to verify credentials? |
2082 |
27 |
ECFMG Forum |
9-10 weeks |
| Is Kaplan USMLE Step 2 CK Qbook a must read? |
1739 |
27 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
No, Kaplan CK Qbook is totally a waste of time |
| No. of hours per day of Kaplan Videos |
1264 |
27 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
2 - 4 hours/day |
| How much Neuro is required for Step 1 |
3102 |
26 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
First Aid plus Kaplan neuro plus Uworld are required... |
| For Quick Step 2 CK Review which of these you recommend? |
1169 |
26 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
Master the Boards - CK |
| Can I pass NBME exam by just memorizing FA? |
2027 |
25 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
NO |
| Double 99 and CS first attempt guarantees general surgery for an IMG? |
1507 |
25 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
No |
| Which is better, Pathoma or Goljan? |
1448 |
25 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Goljan |
| Kaplan Integrated Vignettes (IV) Qbank? |
1638 |
23 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Not very useful don't do it |
| Best videos for Anatomy ? |
1774 |
22 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Kaplan Video Lectures |
| If you have taken the USMLE Step 1, then did you have trouble in finishing the blocks in time? |
1457 |
22 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
I finished all of the blocks in time and I had extra time to review |
| FA Pathology or Goljan? |
1383 |
22 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
You need to read both FA and Goljan for Pathology Prep |
| Is Master the Boards enough for the CK exam? |
1744 |
22 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
No, MTB-CK is not enough for the CK exam |
| What was your typing speed before you take the CS Exam? |
1929 |
22 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Recommended Threads |
21-25 WPM |
| How did you find your USMLE Consult Subscription? |
4198 |
20 |
Members Feedback |
USMLE Consult is a useful online Qbank |
| Which FA book is better? |
2451 |
20 |
USMLE Step 1 Recommended Threads |
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 |
| Minimum requirement to get 240 on exam |
1141 |
20 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Goljan RR + AUDIO lect + Kaplan + FA + UW Qbank |
| What is the best Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Option? |
1725 |
19 |
USMLE Step 3 Recommended Threads |
Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Qbank |
| What is the best thing to send after a residency interview? |
2111 |
18 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Thank You Email |
| How many multimedia (audio/video) questions in USMLE Step 1 Exam? |
1317 |
18 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
< 5 items in the whole exam (7 blocks) |
| After validating Form 186, When did you receive your scheduling permit? |
1497 |
18 |
ECFMG Forum |
< One Week |
| ECFMG Certificate; How long deos it take? |
1498 |
18 |
ECFMG Forum |
2 weeks to 3 weeks |
| For USMLE World which way do you learn more (all are timed)? |
1005 |
18 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Study a section... then take questions on that subject |
| in the view of length of questions, which of the following is correct? |
1287 |
17 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
Real CK Exam > Kaplan > UW |
| Which is easier to get for the IMG? |
2270 |
16 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Internal Medicine residency is easier to get |
| When to stop practicing questions before the exam? |
991 |
15 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Don't stop, keep practicing until the last day! |
| On a scale from 1 to 10 please rate CS difficulty (compared to step 1 and 2) |
1072 |
14 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Forum |
5 |
| Which is more important in the LoR |
814 |
14 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Letter Writer Reputation |
| How many words in your Residency Application Personal Statement? |
702 |
14 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
700 to 800 |
| What is the length of the description of your work experience in ERAS CV? |
685 |
14 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
5-6 lines |
| Which of these NBME Forms is more difficult? |
2010 |
13 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
NBME 11 is more difficult |
| If you have one month for CS |
664 |
12 |
USMLE Step 2 CS Forum |
Study at home with a partner (in addition to watching CS videos on the internet, e.g. from CSEvideo). |
| USMLE - love or hate |
617 |
12 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Love |
| How many points (3-digit scale) you improved by starting a second CK qbank |
1035 |
12 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
16-20 points |
| Can we apply to two different programs at the same hospital? |
1072 |
11 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Yes, it's absolutely safe |
| Best FA Video Review |
337 |
11 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Doctors in Training |
| Iphone 4 or Droid X |
1221 |
10 |
USMLE Mobile |
IPhone 4 |
| Do you reply to automated/generic emails from Residency Programs? Why or why not? |
834 |
10 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Never (I dont want to bother them) |
| The best way to annotate the First Aid book? |
755 |
10 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Add sticky notes |
| What caffeinated drinks you prefer for the exam day? |
681 |
10 |
General Topics Forum |
Coffee alone, it's the best |
| How long did it take to upload your LoR via LWP? |
750 |
9 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
3-7 days |
| 6 months for both CK and CS, is it doable? |
410 |
9 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
piece of cake  |
| What did you do while taking your 2nd round of UW ? |
363 |
9 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
I read the explanations of both right and wrong answers |
| Which is the better program to choose from when RE-taking Step1? |
226 |
9 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Study on your own |
| Which part would you cut short to make your PS short and sweet |
662 |
8 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Experience in your medical school |
| Were you denied a B1/B2 US visa when you applied at Islamabad/Karachi United States Embassy/Consulat |
496 |
8 |
IMG Visa Issues |
Yes |
| Should I read distractors when read answers to UW questions? |
255 |
7 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Should read explanations to distractors |
| Which option is better? |
489 |
7 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
1 week qbank, 1 week fa, 1 week qbank, 1 week fa......... |
| how much was the difference between your Overall Correct and other Kaplan Users' Overall Correct ? |
393 |
6 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
+5 |
| should i start with Pretest Series or Kaplan Qbank |
1641 |
5 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
start Kaplan Qbank 2 months from 30/1 to 30/3 (cause i will have UW by then so it doesn't matter)(use prestest next week) |
| What should I do? |
436 |
5 |
IMG Residency Match Forum |
Beat the clock and apply TODAY with the 3 LoR i have at hand. |
| range |
431 |
4 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
221-225 |
| Which is better goljan or webpath?? |
357 |
4 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Goljan slides |
| Which subject in Step 1 can be covered by Kaplan medessential only? |
155 |
4 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Embryology |
| What was your test like? (Roughly) |
360 |
3 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
60% Path, 30%Pharm, 10%rest |
| For IMGs; When is the best time to take Step 1? |
227 |
3 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
Medical student right after finishing basic sciences |
| Live Step 2 CK prep; Kaplan versus Pass Program |
196 |
3 |
USMLE Step 2 CK Forum |
Pass Program |
| Kaplan videos(2010), Kaplan Q banks, KP notes can help us get around ____ in Step 1? |
242 |
2 |
USMLE Step 1 Forum |
just pass |
