Now that I’ve returned from my away sub-internships, I have some time to study for the next set of exams, Step 2 CK and CS (Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills). One thing I will say is that studying for these exams is much easier than studying for Step 1. It’s probably because we’ve already gone […]
How to Prepare for an OSCE
The Objective Standardized Clinical Exam, affectionately known as OSCE to med students across the country, is one of the most unnecessarily terrifying parts of medical school. We all have to take Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills), and OSCEs are used to prepare us for this exam, similarly to how our classroom and rotations prepare us for our […]
The Importance of a Board Exam Backup Plan
I chose to take my Step 2 Clinical Skills exam in Los Angeles because my younger sister lives there, and…why not?! After taking Step 2 Clinical Knowledge back home in New York, heading to Kansas City for the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference, and a couple relaxing days hanging with my sister in […]
