Hello i am new to anki and i have questions regarding anking especially related to step 2

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Hello so before i ask my questions i wanted to give some context . I am a non us med student planning to do ifom cse in the 20th of december and from what i understood it is the same study material as step 2 and that why i subscribed to anking . My goal is to use anking as my main source for studying with the first aid book and train using pratice questions . Now to my questions :

  1. Which deck/tag should i use ? From what i read in the post titled introduction to the AnKing Step Deck (V12) dorian ( dorain being a more detailed version of zanki ) and medicalark seem to be enough

  2. Is anki enough knowledge side ?

3 . Can i turn the tags with subtags into decks with subdecks ?

  1. Is there many duplicate in the cheesy dorian deck ? or the majoprity of the 9k cards are unique ? Same question for medicalark
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Hello and Welcome to AnkiHub Community!

Thank you for your questions about using the AnKing deck for your IFOM CSE exam. I understand you’re a non-US med student preparing for an exam that uses similar materials to USMLE Step 2. Let me address your questions:

1) Which deck/tag should you use?

Based on the Introduction to the AnKing Step Deck (V12), your assessment is correct. For Step 2 content (which aligns with your IFOM CSE), the AnKing deck combines:

  • Cheesy Dorian (which built upon Zanki Step 2)
  • MedicalArk (which filled gaps not covered by Zanki or Dorian)

These collections would be most relevant for your exam. You can find these under the appropriate tags in the deck. The Cheesy Dorian cards are indeed more detailed than the basic Zanki Step 2 cards.

2) Is Anki enough knowledge-wise?

Anki is an excellent tool for retention, but it’s best used as part of a comprehensive study strategy. The AnKing deck is designed to complement resources like:

  • UWorld question bank
  • First Aid (which you mentioned)
  • Other review materials

For optimal preparation, combine Anki with active learning through practice questions and understanding underlying concepts through textbooks or video resources.

3) Can you turn tags with subtags into decks with subdecks?

While AnkiHub doesn’t have a direct “convert tags to decks” feature, you can create filtered decks based on specific tags. However, extensive subdivision into many small decks is generally not recommended as explained in Anki’s documentation for these reasons:

  • It can cause you to see cards in a predictable order
  • It may slow down Anki’s performance
  • It might weaken memory formation by providing too much context

4) Are there many duplicates in Cheesy Dorian and MedicalArk?

According to the AnKing deck introduction:

  • Cheesy Dorian: Originally had many duplicates because cards relevant to multiple rotations were duplicated. The AnKing team has attempted to remove most duplicates, but some may remain (these are tagged as potential duplicates).
  • MedicalArk: Was specifically designed to fill in missing content not covered by other decks, so there should be less overlap with other components.

To get started with AnKing deck through AnkiHub, you’ll need to:

  1. Install the AnkiHub add-on (code: 1322529746)
  2. Subscribe to the AnKing Step deck
  3. Follow the getting started guide at ⭐️ Getting Started

Good luck with your IFOM CSE exam preparation!

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I’ll help you understand where Zanki fits into the AnKing deck structure.

About Zanki in the AnKing Deck

According to the Introduction to the AnKing Step Deck, the AnKing deck is built upon several foundational decks including:

For Step 1:

  • BlueGalaxies Zanki Deck (which is based on the original Zanki deck)
  • Lolnotacop

For Step 2:

  • Zanki Step 2 - This was a basic set of Step 2 cards based mostly on UWorld
  • Cheesy Dorian - This built upon Zanki Step 2 with additional content
  • MedicalArk - This filled in content missing from both Zanki and Dorian

The original Zanki Step 2 deck is included within AnKing, but it’s considered more basic compared to Cheesy Dorian, which expanded on Zanki Step 2 with more comprehensive content from multiple resources (UWorld, Amboss, Case Files, etc.).

For your IFOM CSE exam (which aligns with Step 2 content), using the Cheesy Dorian and MedicalArk sections would give you more comprehensive coverage than using just the basic Zanki Step 2 cards. However, all these components are integrated into the AnKing deck with appropriate tagging, so you can access all the content through the tag system.

Would you like more specific information about how to filter for just the Zanki Step 2 cards within the AnKing deck?

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how about zanki

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I’ll help clarify where Zanki fits in the AnKing deck structure.

About Zanki in the AnKing Deck

Based on the Introduction to the AnKing Step Deck (V12), the Zanki Step 2 deck is one of the foundational components of the AnKing Step 2 content. Here’s how it fits in:

For Step 2 (relevant to your IFOM CSE exam):

  • Zanki Step 2 - A basic set of Step 2 cards primarily based on UWorld
  • Cheesy Dorian - Built upon and expanded Zanki Step 2 with more detailed content
  • MedicalArk - Added content missing from both Zanki and Dorian

The Zanki Step 2 deck is included within the AnKing deck, but it’s considered more basic compared to Cheesy Dorian. The Cheesy Dorian section expanded on Zanki Step 2 with additional comprehensive content from multiple resources.

For your IFOM CSE exam preparation, you have options:

  1. You could use just the Zanki Step 2 cards if you prefer a more streamlined approach
  2. You could use the more comprehensive Cheesy Dorian (which includes and expands upon Zanki concepts)
  3. You could use MedicalArk to supplement any gaps

All these components are integrated into the AnKing deck with appropriate tagging, so you can access them through the tag system within the deck.

If you’re looking specifically for the original Zanki content within AnKing, you would want to look for cards with the appropriate Zanki Step 2 tags in the deck’s tag hierarchy.

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Hello,

Just checking in to see if you had all of your questions answered and/or if there is anything else we can help with. :slight_smile:

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hello yes thanks

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