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USMLE Step 2 Guide Step 2 CK Caroline Smith, Class of 2017 About the Test Step 2 CK will test not only your general medical knowledge and ability to diagnose but also next steps in management of patients (next lab or imaging test, best therapy, etc.). The test is 9 hours and comprised of 8 different 60 minute blocks, with up to 40 questions per block. In general, studying for Step 2 CK takes less prep time than Step 1 with less focus on the nitty-gritty details that you had to know for Step 1

Scholars participating in the UT Southwestern Disease-Oriented Clinical Scholars (DOCS) nondegree program

Throughout the year WISMAC sponsors events of interest to women in science and medicine at UT Southwestern.

Research Track Faculty Development Research Track Faculty (RTF) Development is an emerging initiative designed to build community, foster collaboration, and support the professional growth of faculty on the research track. As this initiative evolves, events will be held with tailored opportunities that address the unique needs and goals of research track faculty. The program was designed by Drs. Christina Ahn, Alyssa Hasty, and Joan Conaway and offered through the Office of Faculty Development

USMLE Step 2 CK About the test The United States Medical Licensure Exam Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (USMLE Step 2 CK) is the second licensing exam in the series, typically taken after completing clinical rotations in the third year of medical school. The test contains 8 blocks. Each block is 60 minutes. The number of questions in each block varies but is usually 38-40 questions. The total number of questions on the test will not exceed 318. The test is 50-60% Medicine, 25-30% Surgery

Away Rotation Guide Who needs an away rotation? Away rotations are a great opportunity to get to know different programs, cities, and regions that you are interested in. Most of the specialties that strongly encourage away rotations are surgical subspecialties (orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, urology, neurosurgery, etc.), however, emergency medicine and family medicine programs also offer ample positions for visiting students. When asking yourself ‘Do I need to do an away rotation

Step 1 Guide About the Test • First part of general medical licensing exam series • Covers preclinical basic sciences materials • All standardized multiple choice questions in NBME style • 280 questions organized in 7 blocks of 40, 1 hour per block • 45 minutes of total break time • 15-minute tutorial, which if skipped adds to 45 minutes of break time • Scored as pass/fail only • Read this article for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USMLE_Step_1 Study Materials • UWorld o Useful

AOA Pre-Clerkship Course Guide (2024-2025) Gastrointestinal System (GI) Course Directors: Dr. Charina Ramirez and Dr. Mark Pedersen Grading: • Quiz 1: 9% • Quiz 2: 3% • Quiz 3: 9% • Pathology Quiz 1: 3% • Pathology Quiz 2: 3% • GI Team Based Learning (TBL): 5% • Liver Team Based Learning (TBL): 5% • FCR Team Based Learning (TBL): 5% • Problem Sets: 3%* • Attendance Points: 4%** • Completion of Course Survey: 1%*** • Self-Directed Learning: 5%**** • Final Exam

Quality Improvement Basics Training course provides faculty and staff with the tools needed to initiate and maintain change.