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Plans, habits and resources for a 250+. 3 guides.
By Dr. Marish Asudani · Published · Updated
How do I prepare for Step 2 CK?
Start with Step 2 CK — Everything I Used to Score 254: Main free Step 2 CK guide: the 6 resources (notes, Mehlman, Divine PDF, AJmonics, Dr High Yield, Action Potential) and how to start, with the NBME/CMS order. Then NBME MCQ Protocol and NBME Review Protocol.
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Step 2 CK — Everything I Used to Score 254
Main free Step 2 CK guide: the 6 resources (notes, Mehlman, Divine PDF, AJmonics, Dr High Yield, Action Potential) and how to start, with the NBME/CMS order
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Method
NBME MCQ Protocol
4-phase method for answering every NBME question: which images/labs to look at, reading the stem, decoding last line, whispering answer; plus SIRS bonus
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Method
NBME Review Protocol
Same-day NBME review system: score check before answers, stem-only re-attempt, practice gap vs knowledge deficit, system-wise one-liner notebook, checklist
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