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- So... I failed Step 2 of the USMLE. A few months ago I decided that I was going to pass 3 medical board exams for 2 different countries in only 3 months and I was only a few questions away from making it happen. I'm not one to make excuses so were going to talk about exactly what happened. As a Canadian student, I passed the Step 1 exam and then MCCQE 1 so I've obtained all of the qualifications that I need to work in Canada, but there's no way that I'm going to let this one go 💪 Here's everything I learned from writing the American exams, where I think I went wrong with my prep and how I'm going to be studying to absolutely smash the Step 2 on my second attempt 🔥 I'm hoping that sharing my experiences will be able to help Canadian and international students as well as anyone else looking to take on the American exams from another country.
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⏳ Chapters
Intro: 0:00 - 0:36
My Board Exam Scores: 0:37 - 1:47
3 Board Exams In 3 Months: 1:48 - 3:55
Where I went Wrong: 3:56 - 7:13
3 Big Take Aways: 7:14 - 8:29
Step 2 Round 2 💪: 8:30 - 11:08
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Hi everyone, its nice to meet you 🤙 My name Is Gianluca and I'm a first year family medicine resident physician at McMaster University in Ontario, 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.
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First of all, you did not let us down. At all. Don't be silly. And secondly, admitting your failures makes the rest of us feel like humans who can also make mistakes. Speaking as a medical student myself, it's so refreshing to see someone look so positively at their failures and bounce back from it. Not because we want to see you fail in the hopes that it'll validate our own failures, but because we're inspired by your positive outlook and energy towards failure and your inability to let life's hurdles weigh you down. I commend you Luca, keep it up. Genuinely rooting for you in all that you do. Thank you for inspiring us med students, all students of all degrees, to bounce back from their failures with a smile on our face.
Thanks a lot for this SH :) It really does mean a lot to hear it from you and others. I'm glad that if for nothing else, then this experience will help in exactly the way you've described. I'll see you around in the comment section and all the best with your current studies for now!
Haven’t actually watched the video, but goddamn this is a brave video to make, man. All you see on TH-cam from med students is “how I got a 270+ with this optimal study/exercise/wellness routine, maxed out stat points in mental health, a wealthy family, and iron-clad discipline; and how YOU CAN TOO!”
Aha thanks Adam. Trust me, I would've loved to make that video instead of this one 😅 but sometimes there's a setback or 2 and I'm glad that we're able to take about them (because I think even the majority of those TH-camrs have also been through a bump in the road here and there.)
Can't wait to get back to work and give it another shot 🤙
Lol
Big respect for coming on here and admitting where you came up short. It’s really refreshing to see med school TH-camrs talk about failure because sometimes you can get the impression that failure is non existent 😅. Great video as usual and I’m sure you’ll smash the step 2 this time around, good luck!
Thanks Bud, you've always got my back 💪 I promise round 2 will be a totally different experience and I can't wait to update everyone on the results
pretty Balsy to even attempt taking 3 huge exams in such a short time. I admire you for trying. great attitude, keep inspiring all of us man.
Thanks Karim, I'm glad that I did it this way and if for nothing else, it makes for a hell of a story 😎 Keep up the hard work too buddy
This is absolutely motivating and inspirational. I have a lot of respect for you and your courage to openly admit this. You'll do great in the next try, I'm sure of it!
There’re always videos of big successes but few that are comfortable sharing the inevitable downs. I commend you for sharing this. You will do great things Doctor!
Chin up man! You have done an amazing job with all the exams you made it through. That was a brutal marathon of exams you went through.
Major respect for making this video and helping others see the reality of how difficult the process is, and the importance of getting back up when things get tough. You got this!
Thanks Vijai, I'm glad that I was able to get that message across. Can't wait to set the record straight with round 2 💪
You haven’t let us down😁, you are actually very inspiring
Great respect for your honesty. Took 2CK 27/07 and waiting… greetings from Argentina and best wishes for the next try.
Thanks for being so transparent with your audience. I feel like there’s a med student stigma that they always pass exams and do well. This helps me feel like I’m not alone, and it’s reassuring knowing it’s not an end all be all if I fail an exam. Keep pushing, you’re going to kill it next time! 💪🏽
I don't think I'd be on TH-cam if I wasn't able to keep the transparency - I love the community that we've been able to put together here 💪 You've got this and likewise, I can't wait to give it my best shot for round 2 🔥
Bro you’re one of the realest personalities on this street, I respect the strength and transparency it takes to do this …You’re going to smash the exam and go on to do big things💪🏾
Thank you bro 💪 I really appreciate hearing that tryna keep it real with everyone is helpful. Can't wait to do exactly what you said 🔥
dude I admire and love you so much as an inspiration brother, keep your head high 💪❤️💯
Will do brother 💪 Thank you and keep up the hard work
I would like to be straight with you as a student myself and a big fun of you; you haven’t let anyone of us at all. I think is part of life as a student . I’m sure you’re gonna rock it. Can’t wait to see the video after you pass it
Thank you Frimpong :) I really appreciate hearing that. The next one will be totally different - that much I can promise you 💪I can't wait to post that video as well and hope to see you around
You didn’t let us down, rather follow someone real who actually put it all on the line than someone who only shows their successes .
Passing step 1 and killing up ur Canadian boards was accomplishment enough .
I got my step 1 results back and passed btw :))
Can’t wait for a step 2 prep video
I always come to your channel to find inspiration.
I burnt out and quit studying for my MCAT 3 weeks before the date. I feel terrible seeing my friends applying… but I have a close family member who is very sick and its definitely testing me… planning on coming back to it, but mentally, I’m struggling right now.
Appreciate you sharing Dr. DeLuca - figured I’d do the same.
Hi, thanks a lot for sharing! ❤❤❤ and good luck for the next time!
Thanks Nina!
Man you are such an inspiration 🩺🩺
Proud of ur honesty, for which u r known for, gear up for step 2,u will smash it, and possibly the famous routine of 3:30to 6:30sleep cycle for which am a big fan.
Thank you very much Uma :) I've never heard of the routine but will be sure to do some reading up on it.
Big respect 🫡
Keep your head up. You are very inspirational.
Thank you Sandy :) I appreciate it and totally will
Thank you for sharing this. I failed USMLE Step 1 and I was so close to passing. Wishing you good luck for taking Step 2 again.
I feel like missing it by only a few points burns even more 😅I'm glad that someone else can relate but I'm sorry to hear about the rest on your end too. Likewise Parnika 💪 the next one's gonna be different for us both
@@nxtgenmd Yes it definitely stings a lot missing by a few points. I feel the agony there, but thank you for showing such a positive attitude. I am trying to make myself positive about my situation. Yes, we will succeed next time :) Good luck to you and praying for you!
Brother u gona rock in life..this one exam doesnot define you . Try again n rock.the shit of this exam..keep shinning ❤
6 months studying for 3 completely different exams with residency application, Med school, life responsibilities that’s very difficult !!!! It took me 4 full months studying for MCCQE1 only. Thank you for sharing this video and I wish you all the best with your next exam preparations !!
Forever inspirational, no matter what :)
you were probably burned out from doing so many exams but it's better to get things out of the way early so you have a great mindset about that and keeping your options open about where you want to practice
I agree Maha. The month off from exams has done me well and I'm excited to get back to preparing again 💪 Thank you for your advice :)
You were brave to tackle all three. The Canadian exam is the one that mattered. You have time to write the Step 2 again later. You can write it next year and when you pass you'll have US fellowships open to you.
I totally agree Jeanette :) the Canadian exam was the one that mattered for now but I'm planning to have step 2 done before the end of this year so that we can regroup and start looking into step 3 next year ... That'll be the last one I promise 😂😅
Thnks for sharing. I am an IMG and going to take Step2ck in three weeks! Feel like sooo not ready :( but still won’t give up
Glad it helped :) Don't focus on that now, you've totally got this 💪Don't give up and stay consistent in the next 3 weeks. I've got my fingers crossed for you
Regardless of wether u passed it pr not. You passed step1, your canadian exam
Mad respect man
Thank you Dawood :) Regardless, I can't wait to give it a second shot and knock it out of the park this time 💪
I can definitely say you did not let anyone down. I just got my PANCE score this morning saying I failed it.
It probably doesn't compare to the difficulty of step 2 but I personally studied so hard for this exam and just got my score this morning which I failed. But we just gotta keep moving forward. In this life we never really figure things out, we just muddle through....
Tough times breed tougher people.
Thank you boss and I totally agree 💪you need to go through the tough times to be better. I don't know much about the PANCE exam but I'm sure that it wasn't easy. Wishing you all the best of luck with studying again (and I'm hoping that you get some time off first as well). Let's get it done 😎
@@nxtgenmd amen 🙏
u r strong man , just wow ... hopefully next time man u will pass with high grade.
Burnout bro don't worry too much 💪
Thanks bro 🤙
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I am sorry to heard that , but August 3st I passed the Step 1 . And your videos on Step 1 really help me . Now I am looking for money to pass step 2 .
Your videos are so inspiring
From Haiti and currently live in Haiti. I would like to pass the Canadian exam too . How can I apply for it please ?
And I am sure you will pass Step2 in next attempt, you were exhausted probably.
Hey thanks for the video and I hope it all works out in the end 🙏
May I ask how the Canadian exam is different than step 2 and if studying for step 2 is enough for Canadian? Any tips for Canadian specific resources? Thanks 🙏
Failures are the pillars of success!
Thanks Dushantha! :)
Heroes Never die. You will succeed.
Thanks Gurjot :) sorry for the delay
This is much better than "how to get a 270" lolz I hate those videos. This has more utility, thanks for the honesty.
Thank your for your videos they’re very helpful! Are Canadian board accredited doctors able to pursue fellowship in the US?
Its just a test. You will pass next time!
Thanks Dr. Jeff :) (As a side note, I was a big fan of your MCCQE 1 video when I studied 🔥) all the best!
make more prep videos please
Respect. Thanks for posting and being transparent. Just took step 2 and got a 250. I used 75% of Uworld Q's during dedicated (along with studying all year for shelf exams with Amboss Qbanks). Hope it helps! Good luck
great video and thanks for sharing. As a Canadian med student, should we take the USMLE? (if we plan on doing residency in Canada)
Hey Ahmad glad it helped :) Its a good question for sure. From a learning perspective, I think that any Canadian student who has any desire to take the USMLE at all should do so. Beyond that it will depend on how you see your future. There are a few US states that will not take Canadian trained physicians unless they have completed the USMLE exams. In addition, having the 3 exams done allows for an easier time when trying to obtain your work visa. I'm biased 😅 but my mentality is to just write it and keep it for if its needed 🤙
@@nxtgenmd that's good to know...thanks for your reply! I'm sure you'll crush Step 2 next time
Hello, I have 2 questions.
1. Can we change our field after working in a particular field?
For example if we are getting family medicine from carms, can we change to surgery after few years of practice?
Or is there any other way to change field?
2. Minimum marks required in mccqe1 and NAC OSCE to get surgery field?
Kindly help me through this. Thank you in advance.
Sorry to hear that, but a question, what exams are neccesary to enter residency in Canada?
Hey Miguel. in Canada we need to write the MCCQE 1. If you're an international student, then you'll also need to complete the NAC Osce.
I think you overwhelmed yourself with three exams in a row
you are brave for admitting about failing , i failed too, am frustrated, can you tell me how can i push to study again
Hi Asma :) Take 2 weeks off from studying if possible, then go back and figure out where you went wrong. Set your goals, make a plan and then start working on the prep for it. That's where I'm at right now and I really think that it's going to pay off. I wish you the best
Bro, I am gonna do step 2 then use that prep to segway into mccqe1...but you said you didn't find there was much overlap between the two ? Because based on what I researched, mccqe1 is closer to step 2 than it is to step 1.
Hey Antalon, I'm glad you brought this up. It'll let me clarify a bit. Step 2 IS closer to the MCC than step 1 is. However, passing the MCC does not guarantee that you'll pass step 2 (as was my case). The exams are different in the ways that the questions are asked and whets covered. Having said that, I think your method is the proper way to get it done. If it were possible, I probably would have taken 2-3 months to study for step 2 first (doing all the uworld questions), then switched to study for the Canadian exam afterwards.
Best of luck with your prep!
@@nxtgenmd Alright cool. All the best with your bounce back, hope we both are successful!
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Wow that’s a lot!
It definitely felt like it 😅
Darling there is no such thing as a fail...it's all based by that groups score that tested with you. So find the time when the scores are usually lowest..that may very well be summer. Also keep in mind the scores are often skewed against those that walk in to take the test, you need to spend perhaps 10k on a study plan to pass or not... That's what I think I saw online about 10 to 15 years ago...check the sources. So the scores are not indeed a reflection on you but how teaching is done too....and how well attended students are when it comes to teaching etc...and how the school organizes study for the USMLE sessions by each step.
Do you want to work in the usa
How is CK prep so far?
Slow and steady is a good way to describe it for now. We're working very long hours in residency so I've been doing about 80 questions of UWorld per day + review. I'm going to bump that up 100 this next week. My exam is booked for December 13 💪
@@nxtgenmd Did you pass step 2 now? Did pass step 1 in one go?
@@ArtiSharma-jl5sk Yes to both :) I just recently put my step 2 pass reaction up on the channel;
Is there anyway we can have a talk in in personal? do you have any website or email thru which I can contact you?
Just stop doing TH-cam and study more brother.
Hello, I have 2 questions.
1. Can we change our field after working in a particular field?
For example if we are getting family medicine from carms, can we change to surgery after few years of practice?
Or is there any other way to change field?
2. Minimum marks required in mccqe1 and NAC OSCE to get surgery field?
Kindly help me through this. Thank you in advance.