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PlanEnglish Language
Extracurricular Activity USMLEsResearchStudying
Summer Vacations PlansElective
NOTE
This Talk meant to ignore all these factors:Your future specialty of interest
Your future residency training optionsWhether you are A or D student
Whether you are in basic or clinical yearsI only considered one fact which is:
You want to get better!
Why this Talk?
Many of these advises, I discovered it lately.Better to know about your future options
early.Saving more time by early action
What challenges that may I am going to face ? And what can I do right now?
Plan
What are my goals?What are the factors that affect my goals?
Everyone has his\her unique plan (Don’t compare yourself).
What are the facts that I have to consider before making my decision ?
Why?
You are studying in EnglishMost Master\PHD programs require English
Exams.At least 5 universities in Canada require
English Exams for residency training or fellowship.
All applicants for Australian Medical Board should have English Exams.
Why?
One of the most challenging factor among Saudi Applicants for programs in Canada or US.
Some elective training centers in Canada\US require English Exams
You have to master the language for your future.
Your Target Scores
IELTS TOEFL IBT
Score in Each Band
7 24
Total Band Score
7 100
Total Score out of
9 120
Step 2 CS Step 2 ck Step 112 patient cases
346 322 MCQs
15 minutes for each patient encounter and 10 minutes to record each patient note.
8 hours
8 (60-minute ) blocks
9 hours testing session1 hour rest
7 (60-minute) blocks
8 hours testing session1 hour rest
Time
Approximately 46 mcqs/hrAlmost the same :695 $ = 3375 SR
Fees
> 1 month? > 3 months? > 3-6 months? Duration of study6-9 weeks (vacation!)
Depends on YouNOTE: The test descriptions provided here, including test length and number of test items or cases, may be changed at any time.
MCQs not equally distributes (Internal Medicine)Step 3 : Too early From Dr.Sara Alradady
Why?It’s a must for all residency training
programs in US.It’s a must for all fellowship training
programs in US.Outstanding basic knowledge for any
specialty
Why?
Taking Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) early.
MCCEE is mandatory for all residency training programs and some fellowship programs in Canada.
MCCEE : Much easier than Step 2 CK
Getting high score in Saudi License Exam (SLE), much easier than Step 2 CK
Why?
Early studying : saving more time laterEven if you want a local program, it will help
you in the fellowship abroad.Making no gaps after graduation if you
decide to go to US or Canada (no need for Kaplan Course)
When?
Step 1 : Best time: studying during 1st,2nd,3rd year
then take the exam during summer vacation at the end of 3rd year. (only if you are ready)
During InternshipAfter graduation
How?
At least : review 1st aid book (step1) and master the board (step 2CK)
Group studyQ banks (U world, USMLERx…)
Pay attention to your GPA! ?Kaplan video or books
How?
Dr. Umar Yamani :// . . / /http www youtube com user
3Almobta athUSADr. Abulrahman Allaghbee
:// . . / /https www youtube com channel80 83 4UCQS tA NiaCm luASznHg
:// . .http www saudimdinusa com:// .http saudimdcanada com
://http . - . .www sacm usa gov sa
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
http://www.ksau-hs.edu.sa/English/Pages/default.aspx
Why?
Crucial point for residency training in US or Canada.
Better during internshipPossible during summer vacation but!
Your Goals
Get RecommendationKnow the system
Encourage yourself
Important link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSG7vfAbnOI
Join Extracurricular Activity
Volunteering (Hajj & Ramadan)Taibah Medical Club (TMC)Medical College ClubSportsAny other activity
Taking English CourseResearch program (KAIMRC)
Clinical electiveExchange programStudying USMLEs
Kaplan Summer courseVolunteering
Hobbies and Interests .