USMLE Step1 Prep (to be edited)

Resources:

Gunner Training - Good if you have lots of extra time to go through all the flashcards and short answer questions. Not good if you can't keep up with class material.

Kaplan Qbank - People say it's too detail-oriented. But I like it. Nice complement to your course work if you get it at the beginning of M2

Pathoma - Great quick overview before your classes and quick refresher before committed board studying. I watch it normal speed and it's still okay since he doesn't drag on like school professors. Each section is like 10 minutes.

USMLE World - Not yet tried

Kaplan videos - only listened to Reymond. Right up there next to God.

Goljian - Not yet tried

Dr. Najeeb videos - He's a really talented teacher. I just listen to him without even taking notes and somehow the concepts stick to your head for a long time. I aced my physio block cuz of him. A bit too detailed oriented for the board prep though.

Book:

First Aid - Gotta have this

Advice to 1st year students

If you got time, memorize at least one bug or one drug per day. Repetition is the key.

It's all about time management

Second year med school is, to me, really different from first year med school. I learned how I learn materials the best and so I feel like I have more time on my hands. For instance, I learn the best when someone just simply talk to me about the material, when I see drawings, and glancing at flashcards once in a while.

So, on with the spare time. I usually use that spare time to sleep. I don't know why but I tend to just fall asleep if I have some extra time. Not a really productive use of time, I know. But, still, I'm a med student, I can fall asleep at anytime and place.

Some people I know use those time really wisely. For example, going for a run, hanging out with friends, catching up with family, studying for Step I, etc, etc. I really respect those people who have discipline to wake up early in the morning to jog around or have their ass down for an hour to do Qbank questions.

I could get sooo much more done if I had that discipline.