How to Study for Step 2 | Best Resources & Study Tips for USMLE Step 2 & COMLEX Level 2

Exploring Medical Specialties with a Family Medicine Resident

In this episode, I have a special guest, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, a PGY-3 Family Medicine resident. We take a deep dive into a career in Family Medicine, including what it is, who’s a good fit for It, what you should do in medical school if you’re interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, and more! — 🟪🟧🟪 SOCIALS: Guest IG: https://instagram.com/tamithus Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/germain-ig TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/germain-tik-tok Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 00:37 Dr. Nguen’s Introduction 01:54 Lighthearted Interlude No. 1 03:43 What is the role of a Family Medicine physician, and where do they practice medicine? 06:52 What fields of medicine can a family medicine physician specialize in? 09:03 Lighthearted Interlude No. 2 10:26 What kind of residency programs are out there for family medicine (academic, rural, community) 12:42 How does a family medicine physician treat and care for their patients? 18:05 Lighthearted Interlude No. 3 19:25 What if I’m considering Family Medicine vs Pediatrics vs Internal Medicine 21:42 Who is a good fit for becoming a Family Medicine physician? 24:27 What is a Family Medicine Residency like? 26:33 Lighthearted Interlude No. 4 32:56 For medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, how should they get involved and started? 34:41 Where should I apply for Family Medicine audition rotations? 42:15 Lighthearted Interlude No. 5 43:41 Dr. Nguyen’s Parting Words of Wisdom Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and represents the views or opinions of the Germain Craddock & his guests (“Germain”).  The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Germain does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. Germain does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site. Germain hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

How to Study for Step 2 | Best Resources & Study Tips for USMLE Step 2 & COMLEX Level 2

In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 2 and COMLEX Level 2. How is Step 2 different than Step 1, what resources should you use for your exam, and how you can best set yourself up to be competitive for your future speciality. — 🟪🟧🟪 SOCIALS: Guest IG: https://instagram.com/jwaggzzz/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/germain-ig TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/germain-tik-tok ◼︎◼︎◼︎ The UWorld Spreadsheet I Made for Tracking and Predicting Performance (Dropbox): https://tinyurl.com/UWorldSS Shelf Question Bank Spreadsheets: https://tinyurl.com/Shelf-Exam-Spreadsheet ◼︎◼︎◼︎ NBME USMLE Step 2: https://tinyurl.com/NBME-Self-Assessment NBOME COMLEX Level 2: https://tinyurl.com/COMLEX-Level-2 ◼︎◼︎◼︎ COMLEX (DO SPECIFIC) STUDYING RESOURCES ◦ Dirty Medicine OMM Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/dirty-medicine-omm ◦ COMSAE/COMAT Score Converter - https://tinyurl.com/NBOME-PDF ◦ COMLEX Percentile Score Converter -  https://tinyurl.com/NBOME-Converter ◼︎◼︎◼︎ QUESTION BANKS ◦ UWorld (Step 2) - https://tinyurl.com/UWorld-Step-2 ◦ AMBOSS - https://tinyurl.com/AMBOSS-Step-2 ◦ TruLearn (Level 2) - https://tinyurl.com/TrueLearn-comlex-2 ◼︎◼︎◼︎ PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS ◦ NBME Step 1 Self Assessments - https://tinyurl.com/NBME-Self-Assessment ◦ COMSAE Level 1 Self Assessments - https://tinyurl.com/COMSAE-Level-2 ◼︎◼︎◼︎ BOARD STUDYING RESOURCES ◦ First Aid for USMLE Step - https://tinyurl.com/First-Aid-Step-2 ◦ Pathoma - https://tinyurl.com/pathoma-medicine ◦ Boards & Beyond - https://tinyurl.com/bb-medicine ◦ Sketchy - https://tinyurl.com/Sketchy-Medicine ◦ Pixorize (USMLE) - https://tinyurl.com/Pixorize-Medicine ◦ Osmosis (MD) - https://tinyurl.com/osmosis-md ◦ Osmosis (DO) - https://tinyurl.com/osmosis-do ◦ Mehlman Medical - https://tinyurl.com/mehlanmed-free ◦ Amboss Drugs Overview - https://tinyurl.com/amboss-drugs — Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Jessie’s Intro 1:26 What are the big differences between Step 2/Level 2 and Step 1/Level 1 9:28 When should I take Step 2/Level 2 13:58 When should I schedule Step 2/Level 2 15:59 Who should I plan to take Step 2, more specifically, which DO students should plan to take Step 2 21:04 Should I take Step 2 or Level 2 first 22:27 When should I start studying for Step 2/Level 2 23:46 How is the testing experience for Step 2 & Level 2 compared to Step 1 & Level 1 29:22 What resources should I use for Step 2 and Level 2? 31:34 - What is Amboss QBank vs Amboss Knowledge  35:56 - How is TrueLearn as a question bank 40:52 - Should I reset my UWorld when I get to dedicated 45:03 If I’m in a position where I’ve finished most of UWorld by the time I started dedicated for Step 2, should I reset my UWorld, transition to Amboss, or focus on my incorrects 46:22 How should my dedicated board season change as I get closer to my exam 49:57 How were your days set up outside of studying 52:04 What is an NBME Form, and how do I use them 55:14 - How is the scoring for the NBME form numbers? 56:45 Should I take a COMSAE from the NBOME for Level 2? 58:12 Big Picture: In Lieu of a Step Score Good or Bad, what are other avenues I can set myself apart to be a competitive residency candidate 1:03:44 How can I leverage an audition rotation to get my application in front of residency programs that might not have considered me otherwise 1:09:47 Jessie’s parting words of wisdom Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and represents the views or opinions of the Germain Craddock & his guests (“Germain”).  The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Germain does not mak

Crushing Your Medical School 3rd Year Elective Rotations | Tips, Tricks, and Resources

In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I discuss third-year elective (audition) rotations. What to expect on rotations in your specialty of interest, how to leverage that opportunity, and how to hit the ground running with your rotations so you can improve your chances of matching as a fourth year. 🟪🟧🟪 Olivia’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/opmed_ Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germaincraddock/ Germain’s 2nd IG: https://www.instagram.com/exaltedvigourathletics/ 🟥🟥🟥 Germain’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsO1-LiR2a5PWCavMMuW2Pg Germain’s 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/exaltedvigour/ 🌐🌐🌐 https://pocketpimped.com/collections/pocket-pimped-books/products/pocket-pimped-orthopedic-surgery https://www.orthobullets.com https://www.amazon.com/Netters-Concise-Orthopaedic-Anatomy-Updated/dp/032342970X https://shop.lww.com/Surgical-Exposures-in-Orthopaedics--The-Anatomic-Approach/p/9781975168797 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUM-LghxnHoyoPYIuIy8Qw?app=desktop https://whitecoatcoaching.com https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Fractures-Kenneth-Egol-MD/dp/1451193629 Chapters: 0:00 Introductions 0:38 What is an Elective (Audition) Rotation? 1:31 What constitutes a third-year elective rotation? 2:44 How did I pick where to go for my elective rotation? 4:05 What should I look for when picking a site for an elective rotation? 5:24 What is the housing situation like for an elective rotation? 7:05 What are my options to finance an elective rotation? Loans? Scholarships? 8:19 What are some things you took away from your third-year elective rotations that will be pivotal to you hitting the ground running during your 4th-year audition rotations? 9:53 What are the key differences between a 3rd vs. 4th-year elective rotations? 11:03 What are the key differences between a core and elective rotation? 12:16 What resources should I use for Orthopedic away rotations? 13:05 - Pocket Pimped 13:20 - Ortho Bullets 13:39 - Netters Concise Orthopedic Anatomy 13:56 - Hoppenfeld Surgical Exposures 14:06 - Student to Stud 14:23 - White Coach Coaching 14:34 - Handbook of Fracture 15:42 What are some unspoken things I should know/do during my elective rotations? 18:50 In hindsight, what do you wish you would have known before starting your elective rotation? What would you have done differently? 21:47 Final words of wisdom for anyone wanting to know what to expect during an elective rotation? 22:14 - First/Second-Year Student 22:39 - Third-Year Student 23:54 - Fourth-Year Student Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and represents the views or opinions of the Germain Craddock & his guests (“Germain”).  The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Germain does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. Germain does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site. Germain hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranti

How to Study for USMLE Step 1 | Best Resources & Study Methods to Pass Step 1 & COMLEX Level 1

In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. What are medical school board exams, when do you take them, how to study for them, what resources are worthwhile for your money and consideration, and how you can best set yourself up for success to passing your medical school board exams. — Pathoma: https://www.pathoma.com Boards & Beyond: https://www.boardsbeyond.com Dirty Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtyMedicine UWorld: https://www.uworld.com Amboss: https://www.amboss.com/ TrueLearn: https://truelearn.com FirstAid: https://www.mhprofessional.com/usmle — Step Registration: https://www.usmle.org/apply-exams COMLEX Registration: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/comlex-usa-level-1/registration-scheduling/ 🟪🟧🟪 Guest IG: https://instagram.com/jwaggzzz/ Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germaincraddock/ Germain’s 2nd IG: https://www.instagram.com/exaltedvigourathletics/ 🟥🟥🟥 Germain’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsO1-LiR2a5PWCavMMuW2Pg Germain’s 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/exaltedvigour/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:07 What are Board Exams (Step 1 & COMLEX Level 1) and why do you take them? 4:20 When do you take Step 1, 2 and 3 (and COMLEX Equivalents)? 5:42 When & where do you register for Step 1 (COMLEX Level 1)? 11:10 Why should a DO student seriously consider taking Step in addition to COMLEX? 16:08 When should I start my board prep? 20:30 What study methods/resources did Jessie utilize for Step 1/COMLEX Level 1? 24:37 What resources are available for board prep and what are they each good for? 24:50 (Pathoma) 26:29 (Boards & Beyond) 28:16 (Sketchy) 31:10 (Dirty Medicine) 34:39 (Amboss) 38:00 (TrueLearn) 40:07 (FirstAid) 42:55 What are the top resources Jessie couldn't live without? 43:35 How many resources is too many resources and what number should I limit myself to? 45:47 How do I balance didactics and board prep at the same time? 48:14 Board Prep Timeline 48:32 (6 Months Out) 50:33 (3 Months Out) 52:05 (1 Month Out-TCOM Dedicated) 01:04:41 (1 Week Out) 01:07:45 How have Jessie's Step 1 study methods carried over to her Step 2 studying? 01:12:12 What happens if I don't pass Step 1/COMLEX Level 1? Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and represents the views or opinions of the Germain Craddock & his guests (“Germain”).  The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Germain does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. Germain does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site. Germain hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Navigating Step 1 Going Pass/Fail & How to be a Competitive Residency Applicant

In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I talk about Step I going pass/fail, the NMRP match for DOs and MDs, what that means for aspiring physicians, how to study for a pass/fail Step exam, and how you can tailor your application to succeed when applying to competitive medical specialties moving forward.  🟪🟧🟪 Olivia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/opmed_ Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germaincraddock/ Germain’s 2nd IG: https://www.instagram.com/exaltedvigourathletics/ 🟥🟥🟥 Germain’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsO1-LiR2a5PWCavMMuW2Pg Germain’s 2nd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/exaltedvigour/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Olivia’s Introduction 1:32 NMRP Research Statistics 5:12 What do traditionally AOA residency programs value in terms of the incoming class of residents? 8:09 What is a Sub-I/4th Year Audition Rotation/Away Rotation, and what does it entail? 11:38 For programs I don't happen to do an audition rotation at, how does that hurt my chances of matching into that program? 12:59 How many away rotations should I do at a traditionally AOA vs. ACGME program? 14:32 How important are metrics like class rank and Step 2 going to be for me moving forward? 17:06 Are research gaps years going to be considered the norm moving forward and should I consider taking one? 20:39 How does Step I going Pass/Fail change the way I should study for the exam? 29:32 What are avenues I can pursue to help my application stand out when applying for a competitive specialty? 34:28 How should I prepare myself to succeed during a Sub-I/Audition Rotation? 39:53 Olivia’s parting words of wisdom Disclaimer: The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and represents the views or opinions of the Germain Craddock & his guests (“Germain”).  The Video Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Germain does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. Germain does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Video Content. The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site. Germain hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.