You are right the dollar figure for both steps is outrageous.
Kaplan Live lectures notes for step 2 CK, USMLE World and Kaplan Q bank are great sources to rock the step 2 CK.
I have the following plan for my step2CK, step2CS, observer ship and 2007 match. I would like to get some input from you guys. please feel free to comment.
Passed Step 1, few months ago, 88%
Planning to take Step 2CK in June/July 2006.
Would like to do some sort of observer ship for 3 months after step 2 CK
Planning to take Step 2 CS in October/November 2006
Looking to match for 2007 residency
I am an IMG, however US citizen.
My questions are;
Does the above plan look attainable??
Will 3 months of observer ship would be enough to look good on job app, as I do not have any US clinical or non clinical exp???
Also when should I register for Step 2 CS if I would like to take in Oct/Nov 2006 and would like to get its result back for step 2CS before 2007 match???
At the end, how should approach the 2007 match when time comes ???
I really put you guys on spot... didn't I
Thanks!!