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) ======================== WATCH NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCadIQX2wqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2xSU4t9X5Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpRuQ0l7DsM 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐦 𝐈? 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. Want a 260+? Book a free consultation to build your personalized strategy: https://yousmle.com/consultation Get free Step 2 flashcards (including high-yield cardiology templates): https://www.yousmle.com/ Explore coaching/tutoring for systematic score transformation: https://course.yousmle.com/sales Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecpalmerton_md/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-palmerton-md Twitter: https://x.com/alec_palmerton/ #Step2CK #USMLE #MedStudent #MedicalSchool #ResidencyMatch #Step2Prep #MedEd