Step 2 CK Prep Advice

[PhoenixAZ]

I would like to seek advice on how best to prep for Step 2 CK. I really need to ace it due to my Step 1 score and am willing to do whatever it takes. I will be taking Step 2 the first week of July and will have 4 weeks of dedicated time to study in June. So far, I have been studying for each rotations and am doing decent in the shelf exams (scored in the 80's) using books like Step Up To Medicine, Case Files, Blue Prints, etc. depending on the rotations in addition to UWorld and OnlineMed Ed.

(1) What else will you suggest for me to do before dedicated to prep for Step 2?
(2) During dedicated, is going over UWorld multiple times and doing the NBME assessments sufficient? Or do I need to go back to the books above for each areas?
(3) What other study advice/approach do I need to take during dedicated to do really well for Step 2?

Thanks! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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[azetronam]

Uworld is more than enuff..Ace it

if time permits do cms

 

[dragqueen]

As you approach end of the study period with mostly Uworld (last 2 weeks), recommend starting with 1-2 NBME practice tests bc people tend to do worse on them, then try the UWSA's...people tend to do better on that but if you look through the 2018 CK experiences thread you'll get the sense that they're more predictive and will boost your morale.

 

[moyamoya6]

UWorld and NBMEs are enough since you’ve been doing well on your shelves. I wouldn’t use the books unless you’re doing fine on the UWorld questions.