NBME 8 is quite predictive, UWSA 1 overpredicts (especially at the lower score ranges, more predictive if you're in the 250s on that). The IFOM Clinical Science Self-Assessment is for students planning to take the IFOM Clinical Science Exam. Really just aiming for a 240+ so I'll take what I can get in the last few days here and hope I perform on test day, but the NBMEs feel relatively straightforward. May 4, 2018 · Here's to a smooth sailing third year, no Prometric drama with Step 2, in-person aways and interviews, and no CS/hopefully PE. Study methods. This conversion (let's call it A for ease) takes the number of wrongs (timed or untimed doesn't matter) and generates the practice test score. NBME 10-236 1 week out. Advice: I took STEP 2 CK 3 years ago and have been out of medicine due to personal reasons. For reference, I took nbme 6 (258), 7 (245), 8 (264), uw1 (256) and uw2 (254) and got a 86% on free 120. 11. I'm a below average test taker so ask me anything. Real deal 247. That’s 255-258. Aug 25 2021 Step 2 CK Score Release and 2021 Step 2 CK Predictor Data Collection Link. Just took 10 and got 244, up from 237 on nbme 9 last week… not sure what it was but it did feel a lil easier (maybe more repeats lol idk) UWSA2 was the closest score to my test, UWSA1 was 10 pts over my actual score and each NBME I took was about 20 points under my actual score. NBME 9: 209 4 weeks out NBME 10: 226 2. However there's also a fair amount of "lack" diagnostic detail therefore making answer choices somewhat tricky. I did pretty well on all my shelf exams (raw scores typically in the 80s and 90s), so I knew my stuff in June, but I started studying in October so I had pretty much forgotten everything I knew. NBME 9 (04/14)- 240. CK scores are typically higher than NBME scores. Step 2 CK score prediction Need help. Correlation B gives estimated Step2 score. I already finished my UWorld, 67% correct and NBME 10 was 233. Step 2 goal: 250+. As of this morning, there’s a new set of free 120 questions if you do them in the interactive testing experience. NBME 10: 230 (3 weeks out) NBME 11: 240 (2 weeks out) NBME 12: 240 (1. Practice scores hovered around 240 for both UW and NBME, with my last being NBME 11 at 242. Level 1: 581. elon_9274. Hope this is helpful for people to see which NBMEs were most predictive NBME 13 SCORE CONVERSION : r/Step2. UWSA2 - 263. As you can see above, Step 2 CK is right-shifted from Step 1 and even Step 3, meaning you need a higher Step 2 CK score to pass and a higher score to be competitive. Go to Step2. As always, please reach out with questions and corrections. READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all… But definitely a trip moving up 15 points, and then dropping down. . Worry more about percent correct. NBME 10: 224 (4 days before Step 2) NBME 11: 210 (2 weeks before Step 2) UWSA 1: 170 (3 weeks before Step 2) Free 120 (NEW) %: 78% 4 weeks before. Interests: EM, OB/GYN (distant second) Rotations (in order): Peds, IM, FM, Psych, Neuro, Surgery, EM, OB/GYN and then If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of study resources. Sourced from USMLE. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of study resources. Actual STEP 2 score: 248. Step 2 CK scores . If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on NBME 13 : r/Step2. Reply. You have worked hard all during 3rd year and worked hard during dedicated. Just attempted nbme 10. 16 votes, 33 comments. I am 3 weeks out and I just started the nbme’s. How did you do nbme 9. Gonna be testing in mid/late June after ~3 weeks of dedicated. The multiple choice test is complemented by the subjective Step 2 CS exam. NBME 10 (04/24)- 253. Enter the quarter that you have taken the shelf in next to the score box. org. Quite the spread. The NBME 8 curve is crazy. Honestly a 77% on the new free 120 is pretty in line with low 240s. By comparison, the mean Step1 score is 239 with an SD of 17 and median of 241. Hi everyone! I am hoping to hear your thoughts on the NBMEs for step 2. I got 256 on SA1 and 259 on the real deal. UWSA2 was the closest score to my test, UWSA1 was 10 pts over my actual score and each NBME I took was about 20 points under my actual score. Actual STEP 2 score: 264. Something like 4% more correct at the higher ends ends up meaning 10 more points to your score or something ridiculous. Test anxiety was never something that I struggled with, until step one started coming around…. UWSA1 I think underpredicted by 9; don't have the score report. What does that correlate to?! Just got this on free 120, how predictive is it and which test was the most predictive ?! I got 77% and ended with 258. I think you have to take the results altogether to get the best idea, my closest test score (NBME 6) felt nothing like the real test. I won't just push off a "214" on NBME 8 as "some fluke". I surprisingly hit my predicted score on the spot. School: bone wizard. UW1/UW2 scores: 180 (8 weeks out) / 196 (5 weeks out) NBME 5 (6 weeks out): 185. Never really figured out how to study back then. When comparing NBMEs and UWSA, UWSA 2 seems to correlate most closely with test-day performance. NBME 14 taken 4 days before step 2. I think you should be realistic, re-evaluate what you're doing poorly on, and realign. e. What does that correlate to?! : r/Step2. 6 Share. My school required us to take a COMP exam prior to taking Step 2 (NBME style) and that was a 235 (April 14th). like a 6 flags ride or something! Good luck guys, lets keep pushing! NBME 11 was tricky and vague for many questionsjust learn from your blunders and do the concept of the vague ones 08/06/2021 - NBME 9 - 230 08/16/2021 - NBME 10 - 245 08/21/2021 - NBME 11 - 231 Lmao STEP 1: 201 (May 2021) Amboss%: 67%. NBME 13: 243 NBME 14: 240 Real deal: 251 I guess you could call that somewhat predictive. Thanks. Imo the nbme’s (and the old free 120) are no longer a good way to assess yourself (way too easy for the new step 2) but the content in them is good and important to review as some concepts did show up on the real thing. STEP 2 CK SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 29-SEPT-2021. *Started studying Aug 6: NBME 9 166 *Aug 8: UWSA 1 198 *Aug 11: NBME 10 190 *Aug 18: NBME 11 209 *Aug 20: UWSA 2 209 How can I fix my approach? The NBME questions continue to feel vague even though I feel comfortable with management, every single wrong answer came down to a 50/50 after crossing out the answer choices. I got 63% on nbme 10, which translates to 220. •. is there any data to estimate the 3 digit score for that? Thanks NBME 12 235 at beginning of dedicated NBME 11 253 week 2 NBME 13 249 week 3 Will take the NBME 14 Friday real deal is Monday: UPDATE with my actuals core -->257 UWSA 2 1 week prior I scored 240 so was pretty hopeful. 1. • 3 yr. Hi all, hope study is going okay for you all! took 12 as a diagnostic and did poorly though not sure how bad haha. feea0011. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of study resources. CCSCases: 60-100% Did all cases. US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: non We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Mind if I ask you what your step 2ck score was? I'm also aiming for 240's and starting to freak out. NBME 12 (05/07)- 240. Important to do to learn rather than to assess how much you READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. You had a nice score increase before that!! I didn’t have the same (also only took UWSA1 after NBME 9), but was also disappointed by my score on NBME 12 (244 from 248 on NBME 9 and 251 on UWSA1). Real deal 254. 212 with getting 27/50 block 1, 27/50 block 2, 37/50 block 3, 29/50 block 4 or 60% correct overall. NBME 10: 254 (4 days out) Free 120 (NEW) %: 78% (1 day out) Score predictor: 252 +/- 14 Step 2 CK: 258. STEP 2 CK : 218 (Nov 2, 2021) Thank you for sharing this! Best of luck in your residency journey! IFOM Clinical Science Exam. maybe +/- 20 points). Block 1 15mistakes out of 50 Block 2 18 mistakes out of 50 Block 3 16 mistakes out of 50 Block 4 20 mistakes out of 50 Final score 221. Importantly, I also plotted the y=x diagonal Step 1 is a test of pattern recognition, while Step 2 CK is a test of clinical reasoning. I took the CK 2019 Survey post data, and plotted a scatter of UWSA2 score vs CK ( Scatter_UWSA2_vs_CK ). I'm not sure exactly what to make of NBME 9 score. Took the real deal today. Still awaiting my actual score. Not very many repeats verbatim but overall many repeated concepts from the new NBMEs. READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. Honestly just trust yourself and the process. UW1 256 NBME 9 247 Amboss 252 NBME 10 270 NBME 13 261 NBME 12 265 UW2 268 Step 2 CK score: 265. NBME11 underpredicted by 4. Interesting that they say "We anticipate your performance on the actual STEP 2 CK exam to fall between 253-281 about two thirds of the time". Was hoping to apply IM (community programs) but worried about my odds of matching now. I think I had the same percentage and got 258. NBME 11 - 258. 68% : real deal :235 7 days later . The 2019 correlation (call it B) takes practice test scores and generates an estimate of the actual Step2 CK score. ADMIN MOD. Took nbme 9 today. I did them yesterday and wanted to review them again today…only to realize it’s a whole new set of questions. I was so anxious I went on an hour long walk and barely slept. UWSA2: 7 pts under-predicted 1 week out. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on NBMEs underpredict CK, i. Post your free120 score with how many days left and what your real score was. NBME 11-238 5 days out. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Didn’t take other assessments, but did lots of CMS forms. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Same situation please let me know if you were able to calculate your score. I hope this is helpful to you, and you can do this. 21 is above average. Jun 1, 2023 · Took NBME's every week (9, 10, 11, UWSA1, UWSA2) leading up to my exam. 5 weeks out) UWSA 2: 250 (1 week out) Free 120: 80% (3 days out) Score Predictor: 252 ± 14 Goal: 245 STEP 2: 249! Very happy to make a big jump from my step 1. 13. NBME9 underpredicted by 10. Reviewed my mistakes, revised uworld notesss and trusted my gut. Level 1: mid 570s. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information Mar 12, 2024 · Data based on Step 2 CK scores from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020; Step 1 and Step 3 scores based on data from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. It got me thinking what should i do from here? I have no self-assessments left anymore. If time allows, you should complete both UWSAs, but UWSA2 seems to be the best predictor of your Step 2 CK score. 7. Share. The mean Step2 score was 256 with a standard deviation of 12 and median of 258. NBME 10: 208 (5 weeks out) NBME 9: 217 (4 weeks out) NBME 11: 227 ( 3 weeks out) UWSA 2 : 211 (2 weeks out) UWSA 2 destroyed my confidence. Thanks for sharing. 78% on free 120. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable Waooo. I need these answers too. Resources: UWorld, OME, BnB, AnKing step 2 (really only gonna do the dorian cards, I just like the way everything is tagged) My only real goal is to beat my step/level 1 scores. Still haven’t gotten my results back yet but maybe consider re-reviewing some hy core topics. — Travis Benson, MD (@TravisABenson) February 13, 2021 Predicted Score: 250 +/- 14 (based on the 2021-2022 Score Predictor by MDPharmDPhD ) Total Weeks/Months Studied: varied, had been studying since 1 year, but had to stop and restart multiple times, started working as well, then completely focused on step 2 for 20 days straight. My test is in 12 days. Free37%: Got a 60% at the test center 7 weeks out. It’s like I’ll stare at the question and be: what in the world is going on?!? Newest free 120, 2 days out 68%. 18 Share. Those who have taken this NBME 12 for Ck kindly add their scores with number of mistakes so that we could make a formula for it to calculate scores. Only one data point though. 255 ——> 258 . F 120 : 3 days out 83%. I used the Step 2 CK predictor from 2 years ago (I think), and that came out to a 264. Lots of ethics and safety/quality. A 268 on UWSA1 is a solid score regardless! Thanks! I would like to get above 260+. Official Score Release Thread 04/24/2024. I just took NBME 7 with 48 mistakes which translates to roughly 0. PSA: free 120 just updated. Award. My NBME 13 score : 231 , NBME 10 : 235 NBME 11 : 244 , NBME If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of study resources. The exam at the time of doing it didn't seem that hard to me, but now after coming home and looking up questions frantically every now and then is making me go crazy. READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical…. Make sure you take notes or do Anki to retain what you’re learning. Pretty much everything on the score predictors was within 10pts of my actual. ForeverSteppin. It’s cliche, but just keep studying and focus on weak areas. I’ve heard mixed reviews whether these nbme’s under predict or are more accurate. UWorld and AMBOSS tend to try to trick you a bit with one or two details, but these NBMEs don't feel that way. Took it yesterday. Idk what to say. I had the worst test anxiety about this test in particular, never before have I been this messed up about test taking. OFFICIAL SCORE RELEASE THREAD 04/24/2024. Happy studying! I don't think they are all that predictive though, but they will ballpark you somewhat (i. You're probably at < 220 right now. Your contribution to these two data sets is of unparalleled importance, and will set 10 votes, 18 comments. It’s not easy to get a 260; that’s better than 80% of US students. 3 easier blocks, 3 mid range, 2 toughies (where I marked around half). Couldn’t manage my anxiety on exam day for step 1. Took NBME 9 today too. Conversion A gives practice test scores. Best of luck to everyone! (Please mention how far out you took the practice tests). Just got 78% on the newest Free 120. How much do 22 mistakes correlate to nbme 11 score? READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. Sparky7895. figured I would do another bump. . Quick rules of the road: Shelf exam scores should be entered as raw scores, if you have not taken a shelf, enter a "0" for that score. Average student (consistently dead center) through all of med school so this tracks. Real CK is probably a 9/10 (but in reality it probably is around the same difficulty as new free 120, except you‘re doing it in a pressured scenario which makes it harder). 8. Keep doing UWorld if has time otherwise cms form are waiting for you. OFFICIAL SCORE Test date : 19/10 Non-US IMG Step 1: Pass (Feb 2023) Didn't use Uworld Didn't do any Free 120s Didn't do AMBOSS SAs NBME 9: didn't do UWSA 1: 239 (2 months out) NBME 11: 244 (1 month out) NBME 12: 243 (26 days out) UWSA 2: 255 (11 days out) NMBE 10: 254 (6 days out) NMBE 13: 246 (4 days out) NBME8: 254 (~10 days ago) UWSA2: 249 (~5 days ago) NBME9: 234 (yesterday. In my experience the CMSs underpredict by a few points (around 5). I'm planning on using the missed questions as learning opportunities and trusting that the UWSA is a better score predictor. But we won't know which is most predictive until after this Wednesday. tiredinscrubs. UWSA2 was dead on. Actual STEP 2 score: 270 (so thrilled) How much does 81. Here's an update on the practice test correlations. Mar 5, 2024 · These tests are also somewhat longer (although still not as long as the official test), which helps to more closely simulate your test day. 3rd year shelf exams- 6-8/10, UWSA- 7/10, New free 120- 8/10. Apr 9, 2018 · Step 1: 250. Discover how NBME Self-Assessments can help you evaluate your readiness and practice for the USMLE®, an NBME Subject Exam or the IFOM® Exam. Test date : 04/08/2024. You got it! UWorld was the best prep. I would personally equate them to glorified blocks of uworld. Results. Background: Non-US IMG currently in the 4th year of a 6-year NBME 10: 250 (6 weeks out) NBME 11: 252 (5 weeks out) NBME 12 : 236 (7 weeks out) NMBE 13 : 260 (4weeks out) NBME 14: 257 (2 weeks out) UWSA 1 : 259 ( 8 weeks out) UWSA 2 : 263 (1 week out) Old old free 120 : 90% (4days out) Old new free 120 : 82% (4 days out) New new free 120 : 82% (4days out) Predicted score: 257 Dedicated study period Format Nbme 9/10/11 - no of mistakes. Members don't see this ad. Neither UWSA had predictive value for me. Scored 226. 6. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Predicted Score: 240 +/-10 Real Step 2 CK: 240! I’m an extremely average test taker/scorer, happy and blessed with my score. MOD. I gotta say though for the most predictive score calculator I have seen and from everyone's score I know compared to their practice scores (about 40 people): READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. For what it’s worth I did take his NBME strategy course. Appreciate any advice, thanks so much. Descriptive Stats These Reddit data were once again skewed compared with the total 2020 NRMP data (Tables 1&2). Recently took the real deal and I feel that NBME 10 somewhat reflected my experience. The R 2 values are all pretty great, even NBME8. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Post Step 2 CK Exam [12/10/23] Exam Write-Up. Only 60% UW completed first pass (IM was the only section of UW I completed, ran out of time) 58% avg. I took all 3 and preferred NBME 11. Step 1: 211 NBME 10: 195 NBME 9: 202 UWSA1: 203 NBME 11: 221 UWSA2: 216 Free 120: 64% Step 2: 240 If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of study resources. Do cms forms , listen to Divine podcast or you can read his notes they are HY yield. UWSA1 (05/01)- 260. Also remember: the score these equations give is supposed to be used in the equations of the 2019 survey. You are in good track. NBME10 underpredicted by 10. Happy studying. bump. 2. Just wondering for anyone who got around a 215 on nbme 12 how many incorrects did you have? i believe around 65% is passing. — Travis Benson, MD (@TravisABenson) February 13, 2021 pharmtomed. I am terrified. So I just took my Step 2 CK a few days back. TOPICS. I was a pretty unique situation. • 28 days ago. r/Step2. NBME 10 score 63%. Instead, you should focus on your test-taking skills and stick to the few resources that work best for you. ago. Technically step one score was passing whenever I took it not sure what it is now, but this was two years ago, 2021. If you have not taken the shelf, leave the value as "1,2,3, or 4" do not enter "0" into this box. Add a Comment. Step 3 score: 225. My other stats: UWSA1 - 269. 217 on step 1, 227 on step 2 after getting 201 on USWA 2 3 days before my exam. Glad you passed with that score I got around 60% in nbme 11 any advices to get above 70% my exam in 2 months. Thought it might be time to get this rolling…. Got 35 mistakes in nbme 10 today which correlates to 260 Nbme 9 and 7 were 240 one month ago Amboss assessment was 236 2 months ago My exam is after 2 months Should i reschedule ot to an earlier appointment based on this nbme score because my goal is 240+ READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. Since the examination proper is computerized and will take several hours, you must learn the basics firsthand with the help of divinepodcaster. Predicted Score: 241 +- 14. Step 1: mid 230s. Following, just took 14 and got 248. I started w/ UWSA2 bc it is typically thought to be the most accurate. 10 votes, 29 comments. There are so many stupid little mistakes that I made that I just can't Step 1: not taken UW first pass: 78% NBME 11: 250 UWSA2: 251 UWSA1: 237 ( After first pass but 2months before my exam) New free 120: 75%. Hi all. 739 or 74%…. NBME 7: 12 pts under-predicted 3 weeks out. Got a 246 on it and a 262 on the real deal. when they say to trust your practice scores, its true!! felt very disappointed and scared leaving the exam, but everything turned out well! Reply reply. Difficulty wise here is my scale out of 10: NBME practice exams were probably a 4/10. Was it similar concepts or the style or both lol :) Both! Chiming in to agree. Step 2 : 258 ( took the exam on 26/12) Reply reply. 50K subscribers in the Step2 community. There's a fair amount of straightforward/short stems with straightforward answers. NBME 9-210 2 weeks out. For each claim: UWSAs accurately predict CK. NBME 4 (untimed, 1 week out): 70%. Free120 I just kind of buzzed through on my last day without thinking too much/taking it seriously. 5 percentage or 37 mistakes correlate to in NBME 11? please reply. Pretty bummed overall, never been a good test taker so was hoping CK would be my big break. Unlike Step 1, you do not need a large number of resources to do well on Step 2 CK. Sort by: Step 1 score: 240 6-week dedicated UWorld: 69% UWSA 1: 249 (3 weeks out) UWSA 2: 264 (9 days out) Free 120: 88% (2 days out) So freaking relieved. I feel like no matter how much I read-I just can’t put some info together and I don’t quite know how to fix that. UWSA1: 6 pts under-predicted 2 weeks out. This is possibly one of the most important posts in r/Step2 history, as it is the first score release since new official practice exams were introduced in several years. Calculated raw score: 38 wrong, so 162/200 = 81%. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. I’d say between 30-40% of the exam was straightforward, but lots of questions with vague answer choices. Level 2 goal: 600+. Scores are expected to be released at 11 am EST. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 2 CK, along with analytical statistics of The NBME Free 120, also known as USMLE Free 120, is a set of 120 sample questions released every year by NBME. It simulates the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3 exam in terms of the question style and user interface. 5 weeks out NBME 11: 222 2 weeks out UWSA 1: 212 2 weeks out UWSA 2: 240 1 week out (took at same time as free 120 to simulate real test) Free 120 (NEW) %: 79% 1 week out Amboss SA: NA STEP 2 CK: 241!!!!! I'm still shaking. Each q and each percentage point matters in these tests. wk xd rr aj yg si gt du lt vn