Improve your USMLE Score FAST using ChatGPT

Introduction: 

Have you been wondering how to improve your USMLE score FAST? you have couple weeks before the exam, maybe you had done your NBME, and you just need those 10-20 points in order to achieve your target score. in this blog post, I will teach you how to do it using ChatGPT.

1. The Core Idea: Fast-Track Improvement Improving your USMLE score quickly hinges on one principle: targeting your weaknesses. But how do you effectively address these weak areas? It's not just about reading books or watching videos. The answer lies in inquiry-based learning, a proven, evidence-based study method!

2. ChatGPT: Your Study Ally This is where ChatGPT steps in as a powerful tool. Suppose you're weak in diagnosing shoulder pain, encompassing conditions like glenohumeral arthritis or adhesive capsulitis. Traditional question banks let you select broad subjects, but they you cannot cherry pick, the specific concept that you are weak at. ChatGPT, however, can generate precise questions on these niche areas. Just input a prompt like, "Write USMLE Step 2 CK questions about the diagnosis of shoulder pain," and ChatGPT crafts questions tailored to your needs!

3. Crafting Challenging Questions the problem is, ChatGPT tends to create straightforward questions. To mimic the complexity of USMLE, you need to enhance the prompts. For example, ask for questions where patients describe symptoms in their own words, or request scenarios that require you to rule out other answers. This elevates the difficulty level, better preparing you for the exam.

4. Overcoming the Self-Made Question Bias One downside of this method is the familiarity with self-created questions. Therefore, the solution is to have a study partner. Have your study partner create the questions for you (and you do the same for your study partner). This ensures you're both challenged and not biased by prior knowledge.

5. The Ultimate Tactic: Customized Question Banks Here’s the clincher: use question IDs from your incorrect or uncertain answers in UWorld or other banks. Share these with your study partner to generate focused questions on these weak spots. This results in a highly personalized question bank, sharply targeting your specific needs.

Conclusion: With this fourth method, you're not just studying harder; you're studying smarter. By leveraging ChatGPT's capabilities and engaging in collaborative learning, you can significantly boost your USMLE score in a short time. 

Good Luck!

Yulius Haryadi MD