Don't use Uworld USMLE without watching this! - 15 Tips to Maximize your Uworld Strategy

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • The way you use Uworld can make or break, your entire USMLE Step 1. Uworld is the most important question bank & resource, and using it correctly can significantly change your USMLE Step 1 score. In this video, we talk about 15 tips on how to maximize your Uworld strategy. We discuss common mistakes that people normally make when preparing for their Usmle step 1, and the best ways to avoid them.
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    Time Stamps: -
    0:00 Start
    0:53 Learning tool vs Assessment Tool
    1:27 Tutor Mode and System-wise
    1:59 Timed Mode and Random
    2:10 Question Strategy
    2:35 Order to read the questions
    3:14 How to Read the questions
    4:06 Elimination
    4:34 Incorrect Categorizing Formula
    5:48 Question Strategy Mindset
    6:08 Focus on the Presentation
    6:48 When to make flash cards
    7:39 Maintaining your Question Strategy
    8:39 Managing Expectations
    9:20 How not to use Uworld
    9:53 Active Learning
    USMLE STEP 1 RESOURCES-
    Gold Standard Resources -
    - First Aid 2020 (Latest edition) (U.S) - amzn.to/2y68rF5
    - Uworld - uworld.com
    - Pathoma - amzn.to/2VKCdII
    Reference Resources
    - Boards and Beyond - www.boardsbeyond.com
    - Kaplan - amzn.to/35jXaNK
    Additional Resources
    - Sketchy - sketchymedical.com
    - 100 Cases by Conrad Fischer - amzn.to/2KK0nMM
    - Goljan Pathology - amzn.to/2VJmLfF
    My name is Dr. Challa and I'm an IMG who just completed the match process and matched into internal medicine in the United States. If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the comments section below or add me in instagram (@dr.challa) and i'll be sure to answer any questions.
    All information was collected through personal experiences, extensive interviews of candidates who've successfully matched and research. This information is intended to help guide people with their journey and the information presented may or may not apply to every individual.

Komentáře • 190

  • @safaaamehdar579
    @safaaamehdar579 Před 3 lety +86

    Important points:
    1) 1st round of UWORLD by system as an active learning tool
    2) USMLE 1st aid whole reading
    3) 2ed round of UWORLD by random + Flash cards of your weak topics.
    Very important:
    Do 2 Blocks of UWORLD everyday even when you are not feeling like doing it.

    • @priyankakaranje1971
      @priyankakaranje1971 Před 2 lety

      Should I do 2 blocks while on my 1st round ?

    • @SN-qt8zk
      @SN-qt8zk Před 2 lety +1

      Is doing 2 blocks even effective? In the end, you forget everything if you don't remember

    • @razan97295
      @razan97295 Před rokem

      should i choose subject related to system? so when i finish for example anatomy from renal system shoul i solve questions on uworld only about anatomy? or i should finish the whole system then start solving questions including more than one subject (anatomy physilogy pharmacology..)

    • @IMAGESPNG
      @IMAGESPNG Před 6 měsíci

      @@razan97295finish the whole module firsthand!

    • @lisetriskel
      @lisetriskel Před 3 měsíci

      how many questions have every block of Uworld?

  • @goldenknowledge5914
    @goldenknowledge5914 Před 3 lety +21

    This is easily one of the best videos on doing uworld i have ever watched. Zero fluff and straight up useful strategies

  • @fonsatonzock1982
    @fonsatonzock1982 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the best video I have seen so far as long as my usmle journey is concerned. I had so much worries on when to do flash cards, what to, improving test taking strategies, worried about my scores in the first pass, everything has been clearly explained. Thank Dr. Challa.

  • @aneeshchalla7711
    @aneeshchalla7711 Před 4 lety +3

    After talking so much about question strategy, you've finally explained how to do it! Great info

  • @losartan3630
    @losartan3630 Před 4 lety +4

    Great Video!! I've been waiting for your new video! And you didnt disappoint. So much info and well organized. Thank youuu

  • @lauraacosta7915
    @lauraacosta7915 Před 3 lety +2

    I found your channel two days ago but I've seen that's very useful. Thanks for taking your time to share this with us!!

  • @residencysnatcher8153
    @residencysnatcher8153 Před 4 lety +6

    Amazing!! You break down everything so well and deliver it in such a simple way. You're such an inspiration. Thank youuuu

  • @rushnasaleem507
    @rushnasaleem507 Před 3 lety +1

    the only usmle guidelines channel i follow !!

  • @usmle.enthusiast795
    @usmle.enthusiast795 Před 4 lety +18

    Extremely helpful video !! I'm currently doing my second round of uworld, but I was confused regarding whether I should read first aid cover to cover again since I don't remember all of the information, but your video gave me clarity that I should be focussing on my question strategy more at this point. I find the method of elimination so amazing as well. I wasted so much time during my first pass making flashcards which I didn't even get the time to review, your advice regarding making flashcards only during the second pass is golden !! wish I had your videos earlier in my prep, but we have these now :D Thanks a lot for the effort !!

    • @RNayazTalks
      @RNayazTalks Před 2 lety

      Dear what he and you mean by 1st and 2nd rounds. can you please explain it to me? please correct me if i am wrong. by the first round you mean for example if i am preparing myself for nursing exam. And in nursing UWORLD question bank we have 2200 questions. so in the first round we should read only the questions along with options and rationales? and clear the concept. then in the second round we should only solve the question without looking the rationales? @warran Biden @ Dr challa

  • @aleksandrachurinov9761
    @aleksandrachurinov9761 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for all your advisory notes, Dr. Challa. Your videos are exceptionally well designed, readily applicable, and very relevant.

    • @DrChalla
      @DrChalla  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the compliment! Truly appreciate it 😊

  • @nicoleebose20
    @nicoleebose20 Před 3 lety +1

    so grateful for you and for coming across this video...you dealt with every thing i have been struggling with...God bless

  • @Its_semio
    @Its_semio Před 4 lety +1

    Really helpful!! Love your editing btw!

  • @helmialfaqawi3792
    @helmialfaqawi3792 Před 2 lety +1

    That was Helpful.
    Thanks Dr. Challa

  • @sudqylouzi8228
    @sudqylouzi8228 Před 3 lety

    I'm about to do my first round of UW and this helped a lot! thank you.

  • @karan0279
    @karan0279 Před 4 lety +2

    Great work!! God bless you always!!

  • @mandmaq
    @mandmaq Před rokem

    Just bought the blue yeti and so excited to see it in your video!!! I know I am quite late to comment but I really appreciate your video

  • @DrMD-gm4bv
    @DrMD-gm4bv Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the amazing tips Doc.!!!

  • @halimaibs518
    @halimaibs518 Před 4 lety +6

    I started preparing,and I am glad you give me the confidence, following you all the way

  • @haneepatel6045
    @haneepatel6045 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank You Dr. Challa, super useful video for every img 👍🏻

  • @arpitheer5965
    @arpitheer5965 Před 4 lety +2

    Great in-depth explanation!

  • @tpolana3077
    @tpolana3077 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, great content!

  • @stringmagician6293
    @stringmagician6293 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the information! This is a very important topic and this is very helpful! :) Thank youuu

  • @sugasdoraisamy3595
    @sugasdoraisamy3595 Před 4 lety +1

    This will be very helpful in building up my own way of how to use the uworld

  • @hamsikamoparty5811
    @hamsikamoparty5811 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the question strategy 💯

  • @aryabisen3446
    @aryabisen3446 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou for your videos! They’re really helpful

  • @vfalquez30
    @vfalquez30 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent information on this video. I have a question, do you recommend to do Amboss qbank before using U World?

  • @gantuulna
    @gantuulna Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the video! It was super helpful :)

  • @namarig3012
    @namarig3012 Před 4 lety +1

    Thankyou very much that was very helpful! really needed this video :)

  • @adrianvalverde6723
    @adrianvalverde6723 Před 4 lety +2

    Finally little waiting is over 🙌🏼 Thanks for the new video its really reaally helpful. How would you incorporate another qbank into the strategy? Ive heard that the more questions you practice, the better your score is going to be

  • @wesleydiaz6568
    @wesleydiaz6568 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the tips!!

  • @reginalrodrigue7474
    @reginalrodrigue7474 Před rokem

    It's very helpful tour video and i will try to do 2 Blocks of Uworld per dans and i'll try to learn more concept before starting uworld.thank you Dr Challa.

  • @Jhwright07
    @Jhwright07 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @tejap1444
    @tejap1444 Před 4 lety +3

    You're so right about making sure that we use Uworld correctly! Thanks for the tips!

  • @mirnaydelsasanchezrodrigue6420

    Great video doctor !!

  • @yasminmeirelles6184
    @yasminmeirelles6184 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @mariajahan6137
    @mariajahan6137 Před 4 lety +1

    Dr.Challa Thank you so much. I request you to make videos on how to use Anki cards. Or how to make them. Thanks. Best of luck

  • @drkaymd
    @drkaymd Před 3 lety

    Great, crisp explanation 👍

  • @HanJo328
    @HanJo328 Před 10 měsíci

    WOW, thank you doctor!

  • @Tom-ff8cv
    @Tom-ff8cv Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the help! Can you advise on how to review properly? I feel like i'm spending way too much time. Do you keep a question journal? Anki? etc

  • @anuk9850
    @anuk9850 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this video! Really helpful :-)

  • @hazazihazazi4204
    @hazazihazazi4204 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @justinchan8936
    @justinchan8936 Před 3 lety +1

    love your videos! Can you please do videos about step 2CK and how to study for shelf exams with Uworld? Thank you

  • @benbenbask2145
    @benbenbask2145 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much Dr

  • @care6414
    @care6414 Před 3 lety

    EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU

  • @rorangarrowsson2078
    @rorangarrowsson2078 Před rokem

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @Emb-hs
    @Emb-hs Před 3 lety

    thank you , amazing video

  • @tenzinyeshi7170
    @tenzinyeshi7170 Před rokem

    You are telling the truth ❤

  • @osonduchristabel7660
    @osonduchristabel7660 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this information

  • @ismatkaakar7535
    @ismatkaakar7535 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips.

  • @Dr.Ashish_555
    @Dr.Ashish_555 Před 4 lety +1

    great video....plz make video on how to make n use flash cards...hope this video to be out soon 🙏🙏

  • @drnikithachowdary
    @drnikithachowdary Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the info 😊😊

  • @bilalbangash7731
    @bilalbangash7731 Před 3 lety +1

    I messed up by doing a lazy offline round of uworld.
    Also, can we get some step 2 CK videos? Your method of teaching is very comfortable

  • @subirkrishnan
    @subirkrishnan Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent strategies!

  • @eriamuwanguzi6654
    @eriamuwanguzi6654 Před 4 lety +1

    @dr.Challa, what time should someone give between the first and second round? Or how does someone know they are ready to cruise to second round? I have done offline UWorld qns like two rounds so afraid to get lazy on third round but coz it has taken sometime I feel I forgot some small concepts so need to redo first aid. Thank you.

  • @deepakbethineedi1801
    @deepakbethineedi1801 Před 4 lety +1

    Very helpful video💯💯

  • @vedanshishah4071
    @vedanshishah4071 Před 2 lety +1

    When you said FA reading after 1st round of uworld is optional, I wanted to know how much time did it take to do one reading? I will finish my first round by mid-october and I’m planning to give step 1 in december end or else in Jan. i might even postpone it to p/f but I don’t wanna give up my december end option. So considering the time restraint, would it be wise to sit and do a whole reading of FA?

  • @139.yutikaalapati4
    @139.yutikaalapati4 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Dr. Challa
    Thank you so much for all the videos on usmle!
    I'm a first year mbbs student in India and I would be in the first batch to graduate from my college.. The college ( govt.)isn't mentioned in the world directory of medical schools.. Will it be mentioned in the future and will it have any affect on my eligibility for usmle? Also, what are the pros and cons of usmle rx

  • @HB-mn4xg
    @HB-mn4xg Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much.

  • @alexiachristodoulou3654
    @alexiachristodoulou3654 Před 3 lety +1

    what do you think about using the Kaplan books and videos instead of First Aid?

  • @shadenalmomani3001
    @shadenalmomani3001 Před 2 lety

    Hi Dr. Challa,
    Thank you so much for all of your videos, I have a question regarding UWORLD
    I just started my first run and I feel a little bit confused about what am I supposed to understand, memorize and note?
    I feel overwhelmed with all the information and I'm not sure what am I supposed to do while in a tutor mood?
    Should I just be understanding the concept of the question? should I be memorizing it too?
    Should I note everything in the uworld notebook?
    Thank you so much!

  • @juanf.27
    @juanf.27 Před 4 lety +2

    What resource should i use to study USMLE on the first day of medical school?

  • @idarlynbaez6854
    @idarlynbaez6854 Před 2 lety +3

    When you say you recommend to do 2 blocks a day, is it 2 blocks of 40 Q's each or 20 Q's each?

  • @fannyirinapimentelmarmol8613

    you're the besttt!

  • @caseycarr6583
    @caseycarr6583 Před 2 lety

    When do you suggest starting/completing the first pass vs. the second pass?

  • @sandyananjegowda9435
    @sandyananjegowda9435 Před 2 lety

    This is amazing 👍

  • @kaifuu_8
    @kaifuu_8 Před 4 lety +12

    MAKE A VIDEO ON IMG FRIENDLY RESIDENCY

  • @ruksananazer6071
    @ruksananazer6071 Před 3 lety +1

    hello.. can u plz tell regardng the scoring system? Is there negative marking system present in usmle steps??

  • @Tashvishlardan_tashqari
    @Tashvishlardan_tashqari Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing!

  • @UVRAwesomness
    @UVRAwesomness Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks man

  • @cloptonhouse
    @cloptonhouse Před 3 lety

    so is the first pass of Uworld before the scheduled dedicated period? because in your previous video about dedicated study scheduling you say to do uworld timed + Random.

  • @DrAurangzebAfzalHealthTV

    Great content

  • @minamelka860
    @minamelka860 Před 3 lety +1

    hello Dr.Challa ....can you please help me a quick question....for over using pencil....or climbing....lead to--->de Quervain tendinopathy: abductor pollicus longus, extenor pollicis brevis are involved....can you please help me understand why, how...movement of abducting and extending the thumb...can be able to hold the pencil....because you extending ur thumb...

  • @DannyPrinceps
    @DannyPrinceps Před 5 měsíci

    Great vid! Just on the side note, I don't think you can eliminate GERD just by those 2 info. GERD is a disease that can definitely be confused with cardiac-related symptoms and can also occur early in age. Have seen plenty of them in the hospital too.

  • @samia9563
    @samia9563 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey doc m afraid i adopted the lazy first pass and trying to catch up since then . I have 1500 qs left . U think now when i have gone through fa 2-3 times it will be sufficient? Or when my second pass finishes i should get another qbank? I have almost 2 months to my exam. Thanks

  • @talhakashiftk7668
    @talhakashiftk7668 Před 2 lety

    Good video!

  • @komaldiptianandmaisuriya4301

    Thank you so much

  • @faizanshahzad8598
    @faizanshahzad8598 Před 2 lety

    great vid!

  • @crafteezbyFami
    @crafteezbyFami Před 2 lety +1

    3600 questions are terrific.

  • @hinhan6669
    @hinhan6669 Před 3 lety +1

    Please make a video for Step 2 CK and CS

  • @thiegoac
    @thiegoac Před rokem

    Thank you!!

  • @scrubsketches
    @scrubsketches Před 4 lety +1

    Please tell about the changes made, EK English writing orientation test

  • @muhammedabz2815
    @muhammedabz2815 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks👍👍

  • @mnt6879
    @mnt6879 Před 3 lety

    Please advice me what I have to do for my mistakes
    I have already finished the uworld but I didnt take note or add info in the first aid
    I thought in the second round I have to do these.
    now what I have to do?

  • @fannyirinapimentelmarmol8613

    thank you so much

  • @DipendraBrahma
    @DipendraBrahma Před 3 lety +1

    i just felt like i should start preparing for usmle. So i started with physiology. I covered just the general physiology. Since i've prepladder subscription, i have gone through it and found much more helpful than kaplan lectures. So what am doing is , am going through costanza review book , also sembulingam. Is that enough ? For pgysio..and considering you world, when should i start using? Since i havent covered all the topics. Is there question bank for free or site, where i can practice alongside with my starting phase of prep

  • @manikmadaan
    @manikmadaan Před 4 lety +33

    Great video 👍 . Love the editing and startegy

    • @sameerdhingra8306
      @sameerdhingra8306 Před 4 lety

      Haha . I agree 💯

    • @alviodominguez5409
      @alviodominguez5409 Před 3 lety +4

      The strategy that you recommend in your video is opposite to Dr. Challa

    • @manikmadaan
      @manikmadaan Před 3 lety

      @@alviodominguez5409 i meant the other strategies like elimination and question dissection. i still do think that 1 pass of uworld is enough 1

    • @DipendraBrahma
      @DipendraBrahma Před 3 lety

      @@manikmadaan i just felt like i should start preparing for usmle. So i started with physiology. I covered just the general physiology. Since i've prepladder subscription, i have gone through it and found much more helpful than kaplan lectures. So what am doing is , am going through costanza review book , also sembulingam. Is that enough ? For pgysio..and considering you world, when should i start using? Since i havent covered all the topics. Is there question bank for free or site, where i can practice alongside with my starting phase of prep

    • @manikmadaan
      @manikmadaan Před 3 lety

      @@DipendraBrahma I would recommend USMLRRx. This is paid , but it's the best after Uworld

  • @karthikeyareddyramasahayam1039

    Can you please make a video on step 2

  • @AakanshKothari
    @AakanshKothari Před 4 lety +4

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION, It was super helpful for me and definitely for alot of people preparing for USMLE step 1. Sir I have a question, Should I do other blanks or rather just do uworld better? I mean multiple rounds of Uworld or multiple Qbanks?

    • @IamGodSon
      @IamGodSon Před 2 lety

      The best strategy is to start with another Qbank which is more NBME styled and then graduate to uworld.

  • @safaaamehdar579
    @safaaamehdar579 Před 3 lety

    How long does it take to finish if I did 2 blocks each and every day?

  • @ashishbhargav6576
    @ashishbhargav6576 Před 3 lety +1

    please make a video about visa requirements for usmle

  • @jananipriya6715
    @jananipriya6715 Před 3 lety

    Sir do post a sample study schedule for the first year students who are Willing to prepare USMLE

  • @uchalla70
    @uchalla70 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video.. thank u for all the tips. Really helpful.

  • @NanditaJali
    @NanditaJali Před rokem

    I’m opting uworld offline, which year should I choose as there are so many qbanks of every year

  • @sudhymolparayilunni3977

    Sir one doubt Is true that getting lot of sata questions during exm is the symbol that we are doing well in exm?

  • @jatinbodwal4724
    @jatinbodwal4724 Před 2 lety

    Hi Dr Challa
    I m doing u world Ist round system wise.
    Should I do wrong questions again before doing u world 2nd round?
    Thank you.

  • @yash9744
    @yash9744 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro i am studying 2nd yr mbbs tell me how to study and schedule for the preparation for usmle

  • @jagdishbhakodiadevipujak8193

    Nice

  • @fwakesthephoenix9031
    @fwakesthephoenix9031 Před 4 lety +2

    I am old img preparing for usmle . Do I have any scope .

  • @AnnaMariaMed
    @AnnaMariaMed Před 2 lety

    Can this strategy also applies to step 2 ck?

  • @reginalrodrigue7474
    @reginalrodrigue7474 Před rokem

    Hello Dr Challa,could you tell how can i find out the uworld????