USMLE and Canadian Exams
- 1. USMLE & Canadian ExamDr. Ali Alali
- 2. OverviewUSMLE vs. Canadian Exam ?When to apply ? Where to study from ?
- 3. USMLEUSMLE step 1USMLE step 2Clinical knowledge (CK)
- 4. Clinical Skills (CS)USMLE step 3
- 5. USMLE Step 1Basic scienceComputer-based , one day examEvery week at Amideast7 blocks, one hour eachOne hour break46 questions in each block
- 6. USMLE step 2 CKClinical KnowledgeComputer-based, one day examEvery week at Amideast8 blocks, one hour eachOne hour break46 questions in each block
- 8. USMLE step 2 CSClinical SkillsStandardized PatientsHistory, physical exam, counseling= 15 minsNotes, differential, investigations=10 mins8 hour exam, 12 stationsOnly done in the USACenters: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, LA, Philadelphia
- 9. At the test centerBe earlyBring your passportCandidate Identification Number (CIN)Food and water !
- 10. Canadian ExamMedical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCEE)NO need to do MCCQEMedical Council of Canada Qualification ExamSimilar to USMLE step 2 CK
- 11. MCCEEClinical KnowledgeComputer-based, 4 hour examNO breaks175 questionsMCQDone every other month at Amideast
- 12. When to apply?USMLE Step 1USMLE step 2 and MCCEE
- 13. Study Material
- 14. USMLE step 1First Aid for the USMLE step 1Med Essentials for step 1USMLE World (website)Kaplan practice questions (website)
- 15. MCCEE & Step 2 CKFirst Aid for the USMLE step 2 CKUSMLE Step 2 SecretsUSMLE World (website)Canada q bank (website)
- 16. USMLE Step 2 CSFirst Aid for the USMLE step 2 CSPractice, practice, practice !
- 17. Other SourcesToronto NotesStep-up seriesBoard Review seriesRoad Map SeriesNBME test
- 20. AdviceTry to get BOTH examsScore DOES matterStart preparing as soon as possibleAcing the exams is easier than you think!