How to PASS The USMLE Step 2 For People In A Hurry | Study Guide + Tips

This is my study guide for students looking to PASS Step 2 of the USMLE as quickly as possible and outlines a 2-3 month schedule that mostly uses UWorld, NBME practice tests and TH-cam videos. As a Canadian medical resident physician, working full time, I needed to come up with a plan to pass one of the hardest exams in medicine in as sort a time as possible and while balancing other commitments as well... and I'm confident in saying that for me, this was what worked best! The Step 2 exam builds on concepts that were introduced first with the MCAT and then followed up by Step 1. My plan is very closely related to how I prepared for the Step 1 exam. This is a free / non-sponsored video designed only to help other students. If you have any questions about the exam or how to prepare, please feel free to leave a comment below :)
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⏳Chapters
Intro: 0:00 - 1:43
What to know BEFORE you start studying: 1:44 - 3:26
Resources to use: 3:27 - 6:53
Study Plan / Guide: 6:54 - 10:36
Practice Exams: 10:37 - 11:52
Tips and Free Marks On Step 2: 11:53 - 14:02
Outro: 14:03 - 15:07
Bio:
Hi everyone, nice to meet you 🤙 My name is Gianluca and I'm a first year family medicine resident working and studying in Canada. I'm just trying to document my experiences throughout my medical training and beyond to hopefully help inspire/guide some other students... and make things more fun for myself :) I post a new video once per week.
Feel free to contact me on TH-cam or Instagram if you have any questions.
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Going over my ENTIRE medical school application - bit.ly/3oml9oF
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My 5 Tips to score a 131 on CARS (MCAT) - bit.ly/3ksJ8A9
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Princeton books (I actually used these ones myself) amzn.to/3a3Ivab
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Netters Anatomy Colouring Book - amzn.to/3e865pk
Netters Anatomy Flashcards - amzn.to/3cfEq3V
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[@user-er6et9qo8w]

I'm a South African resident who is busy with these exams - I have watched everything on youtube, and your channel is by far and away the most practical and useful advice out there. I appreciate it!

[@nxtgenmd]

Add ons to the video:
MedQuest's channel (immunodeficiencies guide): th-cam.com/video/-yT9XA_2f5M/w-d-xo.html
M.D Powerhouse's channel - Derm Review (High Yield): th-cam.com/video/z-3byWltN7E/w-d-xo.html
My Stats:
Step 2 Pass Score - 219
UWorld 1st Pass - 79% complete w/ 64% correct
NBME form 10 - 219 (1 day before test day)

[@dill_lift]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm just about to start a Canadian residency and am kicking myself for not writing the USMLE as I'm starting to explore the process to moving to the states. Encouraging to hear that 3 months is needed to pass :) Cheers man and continue the great work!

[@nxtgenmd]

Thanks Dillon, definitely consider getting it done. In the very least, you’ll learn a lot along the way 💪 good luck

[@cobblestone5642]

I've been feeling very very very terrified of Step 2 because I felt burnt out after Step 1 so I couldn't start studying right away and now I have like 3 months. It's honestly a very hard exam, it made me laugh at how poorly written my country's licensing exam is and it's one hell of a journey but your calm demeaner is honestly very helpful. I am aiming to score high lol but if you could study this exam and pass it while working full time then I have no excuse since I'm not working and can dedicate 10+ hours everyday in Sha Allah. Feeling super overwhelmed but there is not much to it, we just have to put in the hard work. I hope everyone that is giving this exam do well!

[@nxtgenmd]

You are 100% right my friend 💪 the exam is a lot harder than most people make it seem - especially for people that did not train with a US based curriculum. But if you study hard, give it time and focus on working through your practice tests, you will do well.
Best of luck!

[@dr.ameralzahranimdrrtnpsac4060]

This video and the step one video were very inspiring thank you for sharing. My step 3 is tomorrow, I studied 6 weeks for step one and 4 weeks for step 2. Thank you again for sharing.

[@nxtgenmd]

I'm glad to hear that they were helpful. Step 3 feels quite rough coming out of day 1 for a lot of people but I hope things went well for you! :)

[@promiseyoullstay]

Thanks!

[@Extrode]

Hello, what are your thoughts on Justin Sung's iCanStudy course?

[@fadiakerada6108]

So you matched with only step1?

[@capitalp6577]

Any recommendations on when Canadian trained graduates like yourself should write this exam? I have heard that studying using Step 2 resources is helpful when writing MCCQE Canadian exam? Is writing this exam during the fourth year more ideal?

[@nxtgenmd]

I would 100% advise Canadian students to write at the end of their final year - preferably BEFORE they write the MCCQE 1 :) The general consensus is that if you're a Canadian graduate and pass the USMLE Step 2, then you'll do amazing on the MCC exam... but it doesn't work the other way around for most people I've spoken with😅