Part 2: Dissecting CASPer Test Questions: How to Approach Reform Questions

What are reform questions and how should you respond to them during your CASPer exam?
In this video series, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews the main types of CASPer test questions and how to approach them.
In order to prepare for CASPer test questions, it helps to understand the different types of questions and how to formulate your responses. Dr. Rajani Katta dissects the different question types, and in this video, she presents her detailed outline of reform questions. What are reform questions? What are some examples? How can you use the IGT framework, which emphasizes information, goals, and tying your response back to the scenario, to provide a strong response? A sample scenario and response demonstrate how to use the IGT framework.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What is a reform question?
0:52 - Reform questions in the CASPer
1:54 - How to answer a reform question
2:14 - Part 1: Information
4:30 - Part 2: Goals
5:18 - Part 3: Tie your response back
5:56 - Text Scenario
6:22 - Answer
7:05 - Outro
LINKS REFERENCED IN VIDEO:
1. The CASPer Book: www.thesuccessfulmatch.com/ca...
2. The MMI Book: www.thesuccessfulmatch.com/mu...
3. Medical School Interview Book: www.thesuccessfulmatch.com/me...
4. The Successful Match Blog Posts: www.thesuccessfulmatch.com/blog
5. CASPer Tips You MUST Know: • The NEW CASPer Test (2...
Who we are: At MD2B, our admissions and interview expertise has helped thousands of medical students, IMGs, and premedical students achieve success in medicine. Dr. Samir Desai and Dr. Rajani Katta are the authors of multiple best-selling books, with over 250,000 copies sold. They are award-winning educators, medical school professors, and practicing physicians, and through their insider expertise, books, courses, podcast, and consulting services they have helped thousands of medical school and residency applicants achieve their goals.

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These videos are very helpful. Thank You so much for taking your time to make them. Really do appreciate this Dr. Raja. ☺😊

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Appreciate that very kind comment-thank you!

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
01:12 🔄 *Reform questions in CASPer exams require a systemic approach, looking beyond individuals to identify policy changes that can prevent similar situations in the future.*
02:08 📊 *To answer a reform question effectively, consider three key elements: gather information from stakeholders, define clear goals for the policy, and tie your response back to the given scenario.*
03:38 🕒 *Keep responses concise, as you have about 90 seconds for a typed answer in the CASPer exam. Focus on the most impactful points rather than providing extensive details.*
04:48 🎯 *Clearly articulate your goals for the policy, balancing medical care, security, and support for patients and their families.*
06:16 📋 *In a typed response, illustrate your approach with practical steps, such as surveying stakeholders and ensuring the clear visibility of the policy to address concerns raised in the scenario.*
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