TMJ 083: How To Study For Step 3 With Residency [Step-By-Step]

01/30/21 • 13 min

The USMLE Step 3 is still fresh in my mind. After studying, taking and thinking about how the test went, all while doing residency, there definitely are a lot of lessons learned.

After Step 1 and Step 2, med students already have an idea on how USMLE exams go and how to prepare for them. By the time Step 3 rolls in, you’d have close to a complete plan of which resources to trust and what strategies work for you.

But this time, you’re no longer just a med student, you’re a medical resident juggling your clerkship rotations and Step 3 preparations. It may seem impossible, but you can absolutely plan out, study and get through Step 3!

Planning isn’t always everything, but it can most certainly help as you take the exam on. I will share with you how important having a light rotation schedule is, and having one great resource like UWORLD can be in forming a cohesive plan to get you ready for test day.

Learn more about how to prepare for Step 3 during residency, and more of my ongoing USMLE Step 3 series in this latest video!
USMLE Step 3 Tips and Advice
Studying For Step 3 Prep, Overview, Study Schedule
USMLE Step 3 - How To Keep Up With Your Study Schedule
Step 3 Playlist
Med Elite Academy
Crush USMLE Step 3
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The USMLE Step 3 is still fresh in my mind. After studying, taking and thinking about how the test went, all while doing residency, there definitely are a lot of lessons learned.

Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links which means I may get a commission if you make a purchase through my link at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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TMJ 082: USMLE Step 3 Reaction [How Hard Was It]

I finally took Step 3!
I had my views on how easy or hard certain parts of the test would be. The test affirmed some of those, but had some pleasant surprises along the way.
We’ve talked a lot about Step 1 and Step 2, the different ways to study and resources a med student can use. So, when Step 3 came along, I had a better idea on how to prepare and what resources to trust. Sometimes, you can get all the way to this point and be all-test-out to take on another one.
One thing I can tell you that I wish I could have planned out better before taking the exam is; I should have taken it during a lighter clinical rotation. My busy residency work in the ICU definitely took out time I could have had for more questions, case studies, and a review of Step 1.
Step 3 has its challenges and pleasant unexpected questions, but it merits the 1-2 month’s worth of reading, going through a lot of UWORLD questions, reviewing bio stats and more!
I get into Step 3, and my reaction and thoughts afterwards in this episode of the TMJ Show!
USMLE Step 3 Tips and Advice
Studying For Step 3 Prep, Overview, Study Schedule
USMLE Step 3 - How To Keep Up With Your Study Schedule
Step 3 Playlist
Med Elite Academy
Crush USMLE Step 3
Email Me: [email protected]
Hope yall enjoy!
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TMJ 084: How To Use Picmonic To Study For USMLE Step 1 [Get A 250+]

If you’re a med student getting ready for USMLE Step 1, I understand there’s a lot of pressure on how to prepare for the exam. Let me help you lessen the stress by introducing a resource that can eliminate the guesswork of where to begin and what to study, and get you a step closer to 250+, Picmonic!
As a medical resident who has gone through all the exams from Step 1 to 3, I remember what it was like to study for Step 1 and it was before the results became pass/fail. I can see how someone can get lost in the preparation. It doesn’t help when you hear stories of Step 1 questions continue to make an appearance as far as Step 3.
So, a lot of medical students like yourself, google and search YouTube about the Krebs Cycle, read the First Aid book, and so on. You spend hours in one resource, do study groups and all-nighters on some topics, but still feel like you’re not doing enough.
Yet, you don’t know which topic to spend more time on. Not all study materials are accessible or help with retention. Worst of all, you think you’re ready but on test day, you end up forgetting everything. It’s terrifying and there’s nothing else you can do by then.
It’s not too late! I’ve coached several medical school students and something I’ve noticed from them is that resource selection is essential. Don’t get drawn into what everybody else is using, think about what is easy to use, high-yield, and gets you quizzed to be ready.
One resource that I highly recommend is Picmonic.
It will save you so much time on what to study with their playlists, be efficient with what you need to know, and help you engage with the materials making them far more memorable by the time you take a seat and start answering.
How does Picmonic do all of that? Check this video out in this Picmonic-filled episode of the TMJ Show!
➡️ Picmonic 20% Discount
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Med Elite AcademyUSMLE Step 1 Tips and Advice: How To Get A 250+ Playlist Study and Retain Better with Picmonic
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