Tips for the Holiday Break During Med School and Residency

Figuring out how to use your holiday break? Whether you're in med school or residency, this episode is dedicated to helping you navigate your holiday break, especially if you're trying to find a balance between relaxing and looming study deadlines. Topics and times covered below:

Intro

1:55 — Tips for pre-clinical students, especially if you're starting to think about the USMLE Step 1

5:03 — Overview of potential Step 1 resources — UWorld, First Aid, Anki flashcards, etc.

5:57 — Tips for third years, including resources for USMLE Step 2 CK, such as UWorld, Step Up to Medicine, Master the Boards, IM Essentials

9:01 — Supplementary resources for third years, e.g. Pestana's Surgery Notes, First Aid for Step 2 CK, AMBOSS, Sketchy, Anki

10:15 — Tips for fourth years

12:09 — Tips for residents, whether you just need rest or if you're feeling ambitious

14:01 — Best general practice for everyone to avoid burnout

15:55 — How Med School Tutors can assist you in achieving your best results

Live Q&A:

16:40 — I will take Step 1 in April, currently studying First Aid and Qbanks? What should I do to keep going and convince myself that it’s going to be enough?

18:30 — Should I save my Qbank for dedicated?

19:45 — How do I figure out what topics to prioritize when studying?