How to (Virtually) Guarantee 260+ on Step 2 : Comprehensive Guide

Since USMLE Step 1 became pass/fail, Step 2 CK scores have become the most critical factor in competitive residency applications. But with students plateauing despite endless UWorld questions, how can you break through to elite scores?
In this video, I reveal the step-by-step framework that transformed students from failing practice tests to scoring in the top 0.5%—proving that raw knowledge alone isn't
enough.

You'll learn:
The Context-Chronology-Severity Framework: How to decode vignettes like a test writer (50% of missed questions stem from misreading, not knowledge gaps)
Standalone Question Technique: Why looking at answer choices too early sabotages your score (and how to fix it)
Rule-In Before Rule-Out: The #1 mistake smart students make—even when they know the answer
Micro-Skill Breakdown: How concert pianists' practice methods apply to mastering Step 2 (and why vague goals fail)
The 1% Compound Effect: Small, validated improvements that guarantee 90%+ mastery on every topic

We'll also debunk myths like "Just do more questions" and show how a student who delayed Step 1 and struggled on shelves used this system to dominate her exams.

Worried about timing or consistency? You'll discover:
How to start with just 2 questions/day and build unstoppable momentum
Why elite scorers treat test-taking like a boring, repeatable process (not a sprint)
How to diagnose your root causes (e.g., "I'm slow" often masks premature answer elimination)
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I’m Alec Palmerton, MD, and I scored 270 (99.9 percentile) on Step 1 before graduating from Stanford Medical School. Just three days after my interview, I was ranked to match in my top-choice residency at Harvard-MGH. Now, I help students go beyond memorization to truly master the material—so they can achieve impressive Board scores and build fulfilling medical careers.



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