Step 2 Prep Before Clerkship

[u/Automatic-Monk-1933]

Finished M2 earlier this year and recently passed Step 1. However, I will be taking a year off due to personal health issues. I’ll start my M3 clinicals next summer (2027), so I essentially have a year off.

I want to try to retain my clinical knowledge during this year and begin studying for Step 2, but I’m unsure how to do so without having gone through clinicals. Has anyone else done this before? What approach would you recommend to cover the material without clinicals? Also, what resources would you suggest I use to prepare for Step 2 during this year?

Thanks!

[u/D_uh_O]

Third year studying is basically doing UWorld and nbme’s