How do you prepare for the CASPer test?
In this video, Dr. Rajani Katta, author of the MMI book and The Medical School Interview book, reviews 10 tips and strategies to help you prepare for the CASPer exam.
Although you may hear that you cannot study for the CASPer test, I strongly believe that strategic preparation can improve your performance. A common question we hear is "How do I improve my performance on the CASPer test?" These strategies can help you improve your typed responses to the CASPer exam, and overall these strategies fall into two main categories: strategies that help you think about potential approaches to questions and strategies that help you get it all down on the screen. The first strategy I recommend is the use of frameworks to help you organize your thoughts. I also recommend the note and scan technique, the creation of a story bank, and learning basic medical ethics. It’s also important to use words that convey empathy and respect, to practice using time-bound scenarios, to let go of perfectionism, and automate your writing. In February 2022 the makers of the CASPer also introduced the use of video responses. This means that students will have to focus on their verbal communication and nonverbal communication, and will have to pay attention to "the virtual self."
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - What is the CASPer test?
1:33 - What is the format of the CASPer test?
2:08 - Subdivision of the strategies
3:26 - Strategy 1: Use frameworks to help you organize your thoughts
5:38 - Strategy 2: Note and scan
7:06 - Strategy 3: Create a story bank
9:09 - Strategy 4: Learn basic medical ethics
10:50 - Strategy 5: Use words that convey empathy and respect
12:08 - Strategy 6: Practice using time-bound scenarios
14:14 - Strategy 7: Type fast
15:23 - Strategy 8: Let go of perfectionism
16:26 - Strategy 9: Automate your writing by recycling the same phrases
18:15 - Strategy 10: Prepare for change
19:36 - New format of the CASPer in 2022
22:43 - Video scenario: A stolen commission sale
24:06 - Video scenario response: What would you advise Daphne to do?
25:59 - Keep an eye out for further changes
LINKS REFERENCED IN VIDEO:
1. The MMI Book: [ Ссылка ]
2. Medical School Interview Book: [ Ссылка ]
3. The I3P Approach Blog Post: [ Ссылка ]
4. The STAR Approach Blog Post: [ Ссылка ]
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