When/why did practice questions become superior to actually doing content review?
Studying for Step 1 the past few weeks. I was bombarded with advice both online in person that you should "just start UWorld right away" and "it should be your #1 priority". I understand the sentiment and agree that it is very very helpful, but this seems kinda backwards to me. Also starting with random blocks right away??? How is the brain supposed to compartmentalize all of that at the same time lol
I tried that and was getting so many things wrong, because *shocker* I just didn't know them yet. I've since transitioned to actually studying systematically via Pathoma, Dirty Medicine, etc. and am finding this much better for my understanding and more importantly, my sanity. In fact I'm thinking I'd rather do more content review and less questions overall.
But then I realized, why is this a discussion at all lol. Practice questions were always meant to come after actual studying... why did this sentiment change for board exams?
Anyway I don't think there's one right way, but IMO the UWorld-ification of dedicated has gotten slightly out of hand.