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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!