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FAQ: How to prepare for step 3
meduploader - 12-29-08 12:00
This is a MILLION dollar question, and was aksed BILLIONS of time.
So, let me summerize what I have heard so far from 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
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meduploader - 12-29-08 12:00
This is a MILLION dollar question, and was aksed BILLIONS of time.
So, let me summerize what I have heard so far from 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
(text taken from other forum post)
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Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 sackatdoc - 12-30-08 00:01 eventually,I found a wise wise post, full of information and yet honest and great!!!
THANKS MEDUPLOADER
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Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 winner123 - 01-13-09 00:07 Following is what is regarded as the best for step-3:
1.Premiere review notes.
2.Kaplan Q bank.
3.U W Q Bank and CCS
4Crush step-3/First Aid
5 NMS review for Step3/Kaplan Q book.
Do not waste your precious time by consulting the other bad resources.
Good LUCK.
#4
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 winner123 - 01-13-09 00:08 Kaplan's study material for step-3 is suicidal for a step-3 examinee.
#5
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 battout - 02-08-09 10:55 what about the CCS workshop??????????????
#6
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 bobby - 03-05-09 12:39 Does that mean that Kaplan step 3 prep material is not good enough or should not be used at all.Please enlighten.
#7
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 adonis123 - 03-05-09 16:15 
posted by bobby on 03-05-09 12:39
Does that mean that Kaplan step 3 prep material is not good enough or should not be used at all.Please enlighten.
Does that mean that Kaplan step 3 prep material is not good enough or should not be used at all.Please enlighten.
Yes,it is suicidal.
Premiere Review is the best material for step-3.
Good Luck.
#8
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 bobby - 03-05-09 18:07 Along with the Premiere Review,all sources mentioned by meduploader and further refined by winner123 are a must to get good scores?I am planning to start preparation for step 3 ,so please advise.
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Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 adonis123 - 03-05-09 21:39 posted by bobby on 03-05-09 18:07
Along with the Premiere Review,all sources mentioned by meduploader and further refined by winner123 are a must to get good scores?I am planning to start preparation for step 3 ,so please advise.
Along with the Premiere Review,all sources mentioned by meduploader and further refined by winner123 are a must to get good scores?I am planning to start preparation for step 3 ,so please advise.
So, do the same as advised.
Use Premiere review, Crush, First Aid,U World QBank,Kaptest,Step-3 Triage.
Good Luck.
#10
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 lilybug - 03-12-09 08:23 Have you ever practice clinical medicine before? I t would be easier if you have.
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Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 rainbow - 03-30-09 15:20 Wow, Thanks guys, these are great info.
What is Premiere review notes? Can you buy it online or bookstores like Barnes and Nobles or Borders?
#12
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 rainbow - 03-30-09 15:44 Sorry guys to ask about premier review. I jut did a google search and found out all about it.
Premierereview.com is the website. They seem to have more prep options than kaplan, specially the home study preparation kit, which sounded intersting to me.
#13
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 adonis123 - 03-30-09 16:36 posted by rainbow on 03-30-09 15:44
Sorry guys to ask about premier review. I jut did a google search and found out all about it.
Premierereview.com is the website. They seem to have more prep options than kaplan, specially the home study preparation kit, which sounded intersting to me.
Sorry guys to ask about premier review. I jut did a google search and found out all about it.
Premierereview.com is the website. They seem to have more prep options than kaplan, specially the home study preparation kit, which sounded intersting to me.
Yes, u r right.
You can even attend their live classes.
Good Luck.
#14
Re: FAQ: How to prepare for step 3 bobby - 03-31-09 12:29 I tried logging onto "premierreview.com"...but seems that the site is under development....I am confused.
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