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Frequently asked Question: How to prepare for test - triplehelix - ArchivalUser - 05-09-2008
This is a MILLION dollar question, and was aksed BILLIONS of time.
So, let me summerize what I have heard so far from forum GURUs
(Note: I have not taken my test yet, so this is not my opinion).
The recommendations are: according to priority..
a. Kaplan CK books
b. UW MCQ and CCS
c. First aid/Crush
d. Kaplan step 3 video
e. Kaplan Q bank and or Kaplan Q book
f. Premier review notes (with or without audio)
g. Swanson (at least sports medicine, geriatrics etc, if possible, cover to cover, no harm in reading more)
h. MKSAP14 questions only
i. Step BOOSTER (ask sir steve for his personal opinion)
j. Harrison online assessment Qs
Now, from where to start:
Start with CK notes and UW MCQs
Minimum requirement:
at least a to e.
For CCS:
UW 88 cases and FA CCS
Shaher CD to practice CCS
some people recommend USMLE step 123 CCS .....
how long it take to prepare:
for 1 week to 12 months...depending on your ambition, capacity etc.
I hope you can start with these basic info...more info will coome gradually...
GL
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-09-2008
One more thing guys !
No FREE links are available for any of the above mentioned materials in step 3 forum !
only MKSAP14 has been posted by "captainamerica"...search the forum for that link..
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-09-2008
Thanks a lot Sir triplehelix
this is generous from you!
at least we are fixed!
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-09-2008
Great work TH. Thank you
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-10-2008
Triple, you are the best!..
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-10-2008
to TH,
thank you. i am expecting your mksap 14 question notes in less than one month..
in one month i will finish ck notes
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-10-2008
to TH again, how many times have you finished kap ck notes?
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-10-2008
thanks guys.
amoeba, I hope to complete MKSAP notes in next 2 weeks and then I will post.
I did not read Kaplan CK books yet...
the recommendation I made above was based on other people's advice..BUT I am not following those recommendations for myself....I am doing it in my own way..so, I did not read Kaplan books yet, but I will read it later.
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-21-2008
Bump
0 - ArchivalUser - 05-22-2008
thank you TH