Learn exactly how USMLE® questions are structured in this short video, and get ready to see your practice scores and Step exam results soar.
To do well on an NBME® exam, you must have a deep understanding of the exam-relevant knowledge, as well as a specific set of test-taking skills. The Anatomy of a USMLE Question video breaks down the exact structure of USMLE questions and teaches you strategies to approach them, so you’ll know how to answer every single question on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams. Here’s what you’ll find in the video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - The basic structure of an NBME question
0:58 - The order of information in NBME questions
1:39 - Distracting info in exam questions
2:18 - The most important part of USMLE questions: the lead-in
2:47 - How to choose the most correct answer option
3:49 - How AMBOSS trains test-taking skills
4:17 - Finding the crucial info in a question stem
4:39 - Tools to train your thought process
5:36 - Secret to performing well on exams: knowing a few high-yield topics vs many low-yield topics
4:46 - Bonus strategy: Solving Qs in the AMBOSS question bank
As well as learning the basic structure of a USMLE question, you’ll discover the fixed order that the information is presented to you, what info to look for in every question, and (just as important!) what info you should ignore.
You’ll also get valuable insights into the smart study tools in the AMBOSS question bank that will train your test-taking skills, so you can answer questions faster and more confidently. Tools such as Key Info, the Attending Tip, and Answer Explanations will help you when you practice questions so you can become a top-tier test-taker.
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