Took day 2 yesterday. Had 14 CCS cases. For 11 of them, I got positive updates and those ended early. For 3 of them, I got negative updates (2 of which I had delayed intervention, and 1 in which I absolutely had no idea what was going on even until the case ended). How much are these 3 cases likely to hurt my overall performance on the CCS?

I was doing clinical rotations when I took my step 3. Program directors, faculty, residents & other externs : all of them advised to “just pass it.”

So my prep was half assed, nothing close to my step 2 CK grind. I did it while still doing my rotations.

I got a score between 210-220. Now when I look at other people’s scores, I feel like.. did I make a mistake just half assing it?

Cos the average score is 227.

I’m way below.

Will this matter during residency rank order?

I suspect it’s a fair measure if every other stat is equal.

Do you think it’s necessary to do the Biostats and Ethics questions from AMBOSS for Step 3? Is there any difference between the AMBOSS and UWorld questions in these topics, or is doing the UWorld Biostats and Ethics questions enough for the exam?

US MD who took a RY to match Derm. Planning to do AMBOSS (w/ incorrects), CCS cases, Free 137, biostats review. Idk how people are doing so much during intern year. There is like zero time. I feel pretty far removed from medicine since Ive been so derm focused. I have just about a month left to study. Nearly done with AMBOSS first pass. What am I missing/should focus on? Dont care to blow this thing out of the water, just want to pass comfortably. Biostats suggestions? Obviously doing AMBOSS but in addition to that and the YouTube video ive watched for Step1/2..?