Updating to new versions: The Special Fields add-on video. Mt. Burnout is real. Most important: 1. Could you, please, post your cards settings? If you have further questions about our professional experience with Zanki as a USMLE study tool, you can send us an email at info@elitemedicalprep.com. The cards are concise and specific, using retrieval-based learning in small enough doses to stay fast-paced. Do your reviews and make sure you reinforce the material. That way you can go through the explanations slowly. We’ve sent some of our most experienced USMLE tutors to test out different flashcard resources. I really cut it close and didn't finish the entire Qbank. Yousmle.com Step 1 Anki Deck The AnKing Step 1 Deck . In total, there are almost 30k flashcards. Towards the end of dedicated, confidence is more important than knowledge. How many new cards did you do a day? Broencephalon is a collection of 16,000 Anki flashcards which gather material from first aid and Pathoma. When they apply to residencies, top programs fight to […] Watch Pathoma, do corresponding Zanki Path and Physiology cards. *We do recognize and respect that all students are different, and that some students strongly prefer to use Anki cards as a primary resource. How I studied M2: First half of M2: Watch Pathoma, do corresponding Zanki Path and Physiology cards. They are under a “Pathoma” tag. Our Final Recommendations for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 studies with Pathoma Use Pathoma as an appetizer or a nightcap to your studying, not as the main course. For pathology this is as simple as watching Pathoma before doing the cards (on average each video is probably 80-100 cards, but this varies widely). But, does quantity mean quality? Feel free to ask questions. Watch Sketchy Pharm/Micro, do those cards from Zanki/Torky/Pepper. A lot of stuff in Zanki's deck is now popping up on my IM rotations and the residents/interns are surprised I've heard of some of the stuff they've pimped me on - but that matters less to you at this stage. My question is, how do I go about finding all of the relevant cards for a given Pathoma topic? There are two small ones downsides. After her Step 2, she approached me and asked if she could share her experiences. I did not limit reviews and took the number of total cards I needed to review per block and divided by the number of days I had to figure out how many I needed to do each block. Credit for the solid content goes to Duke. When Pepper came out I used his deck. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BznB_08yTTjLd0JsR3hpck16dVU/view, is a wonderfully thorough resource that sums most of the content from, decks released in 2017 based off the original 2014. decks. Not keeping up with your Zanki cards each day means you are missing out on the ability to take full advantage of the efforts put into reviewing the cards in the first place! Zanki has all the pathoma chapters Reactions: 1 user Reply About the Ads bonemann 2+ Year Member Dec 9, 2017 69 120 Jan 9, 2018 #4 Thanks for the responses, guys. One of the best decks out there is the Zanki deck created by an anonymous medical student and edited/updated constantly by the Reddit community. Use what works for you. If you begin going through Zanki cards and find yourself completely lost, you can also reach out and one of our experienced tutors would be happy to assist you. Figure out what helps things stick in your brain and understand them. into duodenal cells. Trust in UW, FA, and/or Pathoma. Pathoma 6.6 96.2 Sketchy Micro 6.6 94.3 First Aid 6.3 98.1 Sketchy Pharm 6.3 83.0 NBME CBSSAs 6.1 98.1 ... Zanki, etc.) 3 Neoplasia. and how big was anatomy on step 1? So if you're doing mixed you have to think more and the real test is mixed. Would you do that again if you could do it over or would you start earlier? For my opinion on Sketchy Pharm and Path, scroll all the way to the end! Not sure what the Zanki … Inclusion of all the top materials gets a major thumbs up from us. I also read Pathologic Basis of Disease for most units (yes, the big one), and completed the Robbins Review of Pathology questions (my school included questions from the book on our exams). I started the Zanki deck when it originally came out but then took the entire summer off and came back and really buckled down. When you get the answer, you’re shown the transporter type as well as a diagram that can cement where that transporter falls in the big picture of duodenal absorption. How would you recommend doing practice problems with Kaplan and UWORLD while still in class? Was it worth it to do so much and was it redundant? Here is an example of the layout of pre- divided decks: Not all information is directly USMLE Step 1-relevant. Zanki BG deck which is based on the original Zanki deck. If you used UWorld to study for Step 1, please describe how I think I would recommend starting it before dedicated. For example, if I reviewed 1.1 on Growth Adaptations, is there a more elegant way to filter the cards I need besides just searching “growth adaptations” in the top bar? Since we first posted this review in 2018, flashcard resources have grown more an more unequal. Again I just divided the number of cards I had per block by the number of days I had. It added quite a bit actually in a very small deck (~250 cards). In other words, Zanki is best used as a supplement (NOT substitute) to primary study resources such as UWorld, First Aid and Pathoma. They are under a “#Pathoma” tag. How come you didn't use Pepper Pharm, is Zanki Pharm better? That got me a 92 on the pharm shelf and almost all of those drugs have already popped up on my IM rotation. Zanki is a wonderfully thorough resource that sums most of the content from First Aid, Pathoma, and Sketchy Micro/Pharm. So lolnotacop's deck only came out like a month ago and Pepper came out a few months into my deck use. The AnKing Step 1 Deck This deck is a comprehensive deck for USMLE Step 1. detail. I then So what is Sketchy Micro? For instance, take the card below on rheumatic heart disease. Does the SALT deck have information not included in Zanki? Trust in UW, FA, and/or Pathoma. But how do some students end up with everything? The more Qbank questions the better because there are only so many ways test writers can ask certain questions. A familiar interface is always a plus. Around the second year of medical school in the United States, students prepare to take the Step 1 exam. Over some breaks I finished Kaplan Biochem and did those cards. If you used First Aid to study for Step 1, please describe how you most effectively utilized it. This can feel a little stressful if you don’t know how to look for high yield material. Pathoma is better, and Sketchy Path is not worth the time. Start this as soon as possible, as this will solidify your knowledge foundation and allow you to take advantage of spaced repetition. Amazing. This video explains which Zanki decks correspond to which block at the University of Utah IMPORTANT: This deck contains copyrighted material. For these reasons, this deck has earned itself a reputation as the most comprehensive microbiology deck available. The recent release date (2017) means errata are not well developed. How as that work load wise with everything else you were doing at the time? (This is not offered with Brosencephalon.) :  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BznB_08yTTjLd0JsR3hpck16dVU/view. In this case, it may be in your interest to create your own deck. Images from Pepper Pharm and Pepper Micro. I don’t know which one came first, but those seem to be vastly different approaches. It has lots of new drugs but they're not all necessary for step 1. Updating from Cheesy Dorian, Dorian or Zanki Step 2 video. • Lightyear Anki Deck --similar to Brosenchephalon but inclusive of boards and Beyond and Pathoma • Pepper Pharm and Pepper Micro Anki decks How did you decide on a date to take the examination? I retagged many of Pathoma cards in Zanki by video. Finally, she honed her approach to UWorld to master question interpretation. But if you love learning visually, Sketchy Path really helps UWorld topics stick. But you should definitely be doing it random toward the end to get you into the actual mindset of how to come up with a broader differential. How to use this deck video Updating to new versions: The Special Fields add-on video Updating from Cheesy Dorian, Dorian or Zanki Step 2 video We also have a written version of the steps to update here AnKingMaster Card Type And thank you to /u/Dope_MS, /u/Lightyear2k, Bros, and the many others who have contributed to this community. It’s true, chronic rheumatic disease does lead to thickening of chordae tendineae and cusps, but if this image is placed on a test (which is itself unlikely), you will definitely be given other information to work with. It’s smart to use it right before an exam if you’re a student, just to take advantage of that “fresh” state of recall. Watch out for errors! Path Of Exile Guide: There's No Perfect Build, But These Builds May Help You To Some Extent. Here’s our January 2020 overview. The cards could be more granular; decks tend to be fairly broad. But first, I’d like to use this post to explain the deck and my method, because I feel that it goes against conventional Anki wisdom. This is directed more toward incoming M1s and M2s. This video explains which Zanki decks correspond to which block at the University of Utah IMPORTANT: This deck contains copyrighted material. This deck has detailed cards from all of First Aid plus Pathoma, BRS Physio , Sketchy Medical , and Kaplan Lecture Notes . For example, Zanki is based on FA 2016, Pathoma, and Constanzo Physiology, whereas Lightyear is based on Boards and Beyond. This deck is a comprehensive deck for USMLE Step 1. I also did the SketchyMedical series and 70+ UWorld questions per day. For me it was UWorld, FA (absorbed with the help of B&B, Sketchy, Zanki, Torky, and a dash of Pepper), and Pathoma aka UFAP. We've taken all of the best decks and merged them together. The bad news is that there are fewer resources to use for Step 2 compared to step 1. We also have a written version of the steps to update here. I want to say that I think any of the decks out can you get you a high score if you stick to it. She shows that while the right resources are important, knowing how to use them is critical. Click the links above to see the exact resources the deck creators used in making the decks. But you can use B&B too. This post is for Anki beginners and contains simplified instructions on how to use Anki to study for class & boards. For me, mastering the content as much as possible worked but I don't recommend doing it that way because of how much it stressed me out toward the end. 2 years ago. Definitely second the Qbank use. Take a look at the card below, for example: This Zanki card gives you a concise question with a clear answer format. This is a genuine PDF (ebook) copy of this book hosted to 3rd-party online repositories so that you can enjoy a blazing-fast and safe downloading experience. dorian's Anatomy Deck, how much extra stuff did that add to Zanki if any? This integration allows users to take full advantage of the. This integration allows users to take full advantage of the Sketchy resource without spending a huge amount of time taking their own cards. The Brosencephalon deck is a well-made, time-tested and highly adaptable deck which is great for reinforcing concepts learned through First Aid, Pathoma, Sketchy and more. • Zanki Step 1 deck. If you’ve begun studying for. Learn how to effectively use It’s essentially a series of clear Anki decks released in 2017 based off the original 2014 Brosencephalon decks. Please enter the correct answer to see the submit button. Watch Sketchy Path and do the SALT Deck: I really really love Sketchy Path because I am a very visual learner. Use what works for you. Not trying to brag but just wanted to give my two cents to those who are wondering if they should use it or not”. Your Quick Guide on How to use Pathoma wisely for the USMLE Step 1: 1. I spent much of this time brushing up on things I did not know as well. Some organizations have kept up with the times with new and awesome updates and features– others not so much. Here is an example of the layout of pre- divided decks: Second Downside: Not all information is directly USMLE Step 1-relevant. I would start it earlier. Alright, here you will be able to access the free PDF download of Zanki Physiology and Pathology.apkg and Zanki Pharmacology.apkg using direct links mentioned at the end of this article. Use Pathoma as an appetizer or a nightcap to your studying, not as the main course. For UWorld I'd start it a couple months before dedicated and start with it random as at that point you should have seen almost all the material, if not all of it. I also wanted to write this post to thank everyone on this subreddit who contributed to this and so many other decks. But that is a personal preference. For instance, take the card below on rheumatic heart disease. are all incorporated into Zanki in some way. It actually helped doing it that way because I could follow along better when watching lecture and just focus on the details they wanted me to know that weren't covered elsewhere. I only did Kaplan while in class and did it by specific subject while going through the unit. For us, the tutors at Elite Medical Prep, Zanki deck is definitely a go-to. It combines the best parts of Lolnotacop and Zanki with images from the Pepper micro/antimicrobial and You may recall back to the good old (not really) step 1 study days, where you seemed to have an endless amount of choices. What more could you ask for? You could study with UWORLD, Kaplan, Pathoma, Sketchy, and of course first aid. I STRONGLY recommend you read the above posts (especially the original Zanki deck) so that you understand how the decks were made and how to best use them. Images from the UltraZanki deck. V2. Not keeping up with your Zanki cards each day means you are missing out on the ability to take full advantage of the efforts put into reviewing the cards in the first place! I scored right around my average. Pathology – Duke’s Pathoma This deck is a fan favorite for those overwhelmed with the high number of cards in Zanki or Light year. I'm also finding that on my rounds so far on IM I am able to answer a lot of stuff I'm pimped on because I keep remembering stuff from Sketchy (Pharm, Path, and Micro). And, now we’ve sent them again to see if their rankings still stand! 2nd year here. This is again a concisely and clearly asked question, but the answer is not particularly high-yield for USMLE Step 1. Virtually every medical student uses the same resources (UWorld, First Aid, Pathoma, etc.). Question is directed towards those who use the deck. You seemed to master the content before diving into Uworld. Pathoma before learning each unit, and Goljan while walking to class (neither during dedicated). Here’s what’s in the deck: Ultra Zanki Deck First Aid Pathoma UWorld Lolnotacop Deck Due to If you do 200 new cards each day, this means you will have ~200 new cards the next day, plus whatever old cards are new that day. In terms of my deck, I combined many decks to fit my specific needs. For example, if you only do it by subject and you're doing endocrine and the question suggests a secretory diarrhea caused by a cancer, you'll think of thyroid cancer. AnKing is the most comprehensive deck, which is I let the reviews pile up and just did them when I got back but I had only gotten through like 1500 cards at that point. Here’s our review of Zanki. First Downside: The topics of the Zanki decks are relatively broad. In total I did approximately 28,000 flashcards. OP has an exceptional work ethic and used a ton of resources (congrats on the score!). I felt very 'meh' about it coming out. I did not take days off for the most part. I reviewed Biochem using Kaplan's Biochem videos (which is what Zanki is based on). Ben Gurion Medical School. If you find this pace to be manageable, you should think of using Zanki, Lightyear, or Dope’s deck. Copyright ©2021 | Elite Medical Prep LLC All Rights Reserved. Pathology, or the study of diseases, is an important part of that test. Zanki is a wonderfully thorough resource that sums most of the content from First Aid, Pathoma, and Sketchy Micro/Pharm. incorporates sketchy images. You know that you’re trying to remember which transporter brings Fe2+ into duodenal cells. Imaging and images are slightly overemphasized. A trend in med school is using pre-made Anki decks with 20,000+ cards that promise to cover “everything” on Step 1. I'll be starting M2 in a few weeks. This is the ONLY DECK you will need for class and boards studying. The USMLE Step 1 board exam is arguably the most important test you will ever take. UWorld (didn't finish the last 100 or so questions and made my own cards based on that): I read every single answer choice regardless of whether I got the question right or wrong, Some FA toward the end (very little though). If you do 200 new cards each day, this means you will have ~200 new cards the next day, plus whatever old cards are new that day. We’ll let you know. You need to get moving!***. And, now we’ve sent them again to see if their rankings still stand! Created by /u/ZankiStep1 and is based primarily on First Aid 2016 and 2017 editions as well as Pathoma and Costanzo. The UltraZanki deck. All my knowledge came from spending HOURS of watching the Anking Med’s videos for DAYS. You can do very well sticking to fewer resources (maybe you won’t hit 260, but that’s okay!). A few people have reached out to me after I responded to an earlier thread about having a version of Zanki with the Pathoma tagged by video and therefore structured like LY's deck for BaB. Biggest thing that helped me get through this and score so high was the amazing decks put out by Zanki, /u/bluegalaxies, /u/lolnotacop, /u/dorian222, Pepper, and all the users who put together the SALT deck. Pick and couple and really know them well. ***If you are under 6 weeks from your Step 1 test date and are only now are weighing your flashcard platform options, we strongly advise you to contact us right away for structured help. There are just too many cards (20,000+) to get through in a single dedicated test prep time frame (