How accurate is UWorld Step 2 self assessment?
And in case there is any question about the scores being accurate vs real USMLE exams they were tested by thousands of students and were found to be within 80% correlation. Personally, I scored the exact same score on my UWorld #2 exam as I did on my USMLE Step 1.
Which NBME self assessment is best for Step 2 CK?
UWorld is the single most important Step 2 CK resource, especially when you have limited time, and some NBME questions are random and low-yield for Step 2 CK.
What is a good UWorld score for Step 2?
Data provided by the National Board of Medical Examiners, which administers the USMLE, indicate that the average score for Step 2 CK, for US medical graduates, hovers just above 240 – generally it’s been 242 to 243 over the past few years. The 25th percentile is around 232, while the 75th percentile is around 256.
How predictive is UWorld self assessment?
While new NBME practice tests were more predictive of Step 1 scores than old NBME tests, UWorld test scores were the most predictive. The predicted score by an updated Step 1 score predictor was within 3.8 points or 1.6% of the actual Step 1 score.
When should I take UWorld self assessment Step 2?
We recommend that you start to use UWorld’s Step 2 CK question bank during clerkship year to prepare for shelf exams. This allows you to do your first pass of the question bank throughout the span of a year, and gives you early exposure to the style of questions that will be on Step 2 CK.
Does UWorld self assessment give you a score?
UWorld doesn’t. The NBME practice exams will accurately estimate your three-digit Step 1 score (with a +/- 10 point margin of error). UWorld question blocks won’t. (Not to mention, the UWorld self assessment exams actually inflate your predicted USMLE score by 20 points!)
How many NBMEs should I take?
How many NBME tests should I take? Three NBME tests seems to be the number to shoot for Step 1 and 2 CK. There are six available Step 1 practice tests, three tests for Step 2 CK, and one test for Step 3.
How many NBMEs should I take Step 2 CK?
There are 3 NBMEs for Step 2 CK.
What is a 70% on Step 2?
A Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination (CCSE) score of 70 is approximately equivalent to a score of 200 on the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK).
Does UWorld self assessment overestimate?
UWorld doesn’t. The NBME practice exams will accurately estimate your three-digit Step 1 score (with a +/- 10 point margin of error). (Not to mention, the UWorld self assessment exams actually inflate your predicted USMLE score by 20 points!)
When should I take UWorld Self assessment 2?
Once you have finished the Q bank, you should take the self-assessment. Preferably 1 or 2 weeks before your test.