Why Everybody is Misusing The First Aid for the USMLE
3 recommenders · recommended in 2 months, 2021
186K views · 5 years ago · strategy · Step 1
Argues common ways of using First Aid for Step 1 are mistaken.
5 comments from Reddit
@Murghabi · 2021-06 · in “Avoid my mistake”
…uni exams that's great. And if you've studied it well it'll help you. But for the most part (obv with a few exceptions) it's a waste of time to annotate. Everything you need is already in the book and the qbanks. Step 1 is a long journey and you need to be efficient about the study methods you use to maximise retention and understanding and minimise the opportunity cost. This guy explains it better: ▶ link ▶ link
View on r/step1@Murghabi · 2021-06 · in “Is first aid enough to score 250plus??”
A qbank without first aid is enough. First Aid without a Qbank isn't. ▶ link ▶ link ▶ link
View on r/step1@-xxxmedicacion- · 2021-01 · in “I feel like i know Nothing”
Exactly. OP use first aid as a 'checklist' resource, don't just cram every word in that book even if you don't fully understand the concept. Watch ▶ this video for more explanation.
View on r/step1@apkusmle2 · 2021-01 · in “Any advice is greatly appreciated!”
…to rule in and rule out something); giving attention to how each options is correct/incorrect/slightly incorrect 2. Find a tutor who teaches you question solving (can contact me). Meanwhile, go through ”question interpretation” article on ▶ yousmle.com blog. 3. look up efficient study methods, active learning, spaced repetitions on youtube. 4. Don‘t waste anymore of the assessments before you make substantial change…
View on r/step1@apkusmle2 · 2021-01 · in “This guy gets it. How to use FA!”
This guy gets it. How to use FA! ▶ link ▶ link
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