step 1

Hi everyone, I'm an M2 with a couple weeks left before we start a 6 week dedicated period. I had been planning on taking Step 1 in late April, but this morning I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after months of lethargy, memory problems, and complete lack of motivation. This has certainly...

Hey Guys, I'm about to start my preparation for Step 1 and was wondering which resources I should be using to benefit the most out of. For starters, I'm not a fan of reading and studying so I think I do better with videos and/or pictures and flow charts. So what are the materials I should...

I am a well-known author of USMLE review books (Secrets and Crush series) and am working to create a completely free USMLE Step 1 Qbank. I am looking for motivated students to help create some questions and build their CVs. If you are interested in contributing, please email me at...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

Has anyone here taken the kaplan step 1 simulated exam that comes with the qbank? I'm just not sure if spending 7 hours taking another practice test is worth it if I'm already going to do the 2 uworld forms and another couple of CBSSAs.

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Anyone have a comprehensive anki deck for FA 2016/2017?? Please don't tell me to google- already did and it resulted in decks that were too old (2014) or those that didn't specify the edition used Thanks!!

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

If you had 1-2 years to study for Step 1, what would you're schedule be like? Also, what material would you use with this amount of time for a high Step 1 score? Any help is appreciated. The more detailed the better. Thanks in advance!

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

Our school gave us a code for UWorld Step 1 but I've already taken it, so I'm selling my code! The code offers $259 off (so the entire price of a 90-day UWorld Step 1 + two self-assessment forms) and I'm selling it at $200 or best offer. E-mail me at [email protected] if interested!

***Now accepting new students again*** Dear All, I am a seasoned USMLE Step 1 and 2CK tutor. I've been tutoring for 3 years now and myself achieved > 250 on Step 1 and Step 2CK. I am also an IMG and have trained at renowned institutions such as Hopkins and others. In teaching and training over...

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this tread, so please redirect me if needed! Long story short, big research conference is 5.5 weeks before my set STEP 1 date (during my first week of dedicated time). It's only a 2 hour flight away, but I can't decide if this will throw off my...

So, I have had a family emergency recently, so I haven't been getting the score that I want in the practice NBME's. I have already extended the eligibility period once for 3 months after the 1st 3 months. Is there a way to extend the period?? Even if it means paying the full exam fees again, I...

Hi, I know many people ask this question... But I really have no clue. I´m an IMG who graduated in mid 2015 and have been working in a private clinic for radiology ever since. I have +270 in the step 1 and aim for a +270 in the step 2ck which I will take in a couple of months. I may get a case...

Hello, In need of some support/advice on how to handle the stress of being married to someone who has failed the step 1 twice (passed the 3rd time with decent score) and is currently studying for Step 2 (written and practicial). I know I have a bit of a control problem anyway but this is driving...

Hey everyone, If you rely on notecard's to study for Step 1, you know what a valuable asset Bros' Anki deck truly is. That being said, no one is perfect, including the legendary Bros! So, put your revisions for the deck here! Also, place questions that you may have about topics you find...

Hello, so I am an IMG and have been studying for a while now. Around 6 weeks ago i took UWSA1 and got 160 2 weeks later I took NBME16 and scored 188, So I was thrilled with the improvemnt. Another 2 weeks later I took NBME 17 and scored 201. Happy that I was on track, set my exam date in a...

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Hi, I'm a latam medical student on 4th year, I want to know what's better for me, because on 6th I will start my internship, If stop before my internship and prepare & do Step 1 to apply a clerkship or Look for a clerkship without Step 1 requirement or Just finish my internship and then do an...

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Hello, I can see this has been tried in the past, but I want to see how it works out. I am a current MS2 in a US Allopathic school. I have been trying to find a classmate to be a study partner but have not had much luck. If you are interested, please message me.

Hey Guys, I was wondering what additional recourses should I get to help me through the first year of medical school, and to prepare for the Step 1? My first semester courses are Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Anatomy and Embryology, Neuroscience, Behavioral Science, Histology and Biostatistics...

Hi everyone! Hoping this isn't too redundant because I've seen a lot of people asking about UWorld scores and how to not be disappointed with them. I'm going to begin my fifth year at Medical School (it's 5 years here) in a week, and my three month Step period has begun i.e. Oct-Nov-Dec...

my plan is to do uworld first aid pathoma (just book, watched videos during the year) and sketchy micro. advice? my goal was 230 but not sure how attainable that is now

Hi. Just received my Step 1 score of 198. Interest in IM/neuro (child or adult - undecided). I have done one internship with an IM doctor who I think will give me an LOR; an elective with a community paediatrician who I believe will also give me an LOR. That's it for USCE. Overall quite an...

Hey! Looking for a step 1 study buddy. Looking to take my exam in January, 2016 . I am based in Ann Arbor. Would love to meet once a week to review and keep each other motivated. I went to a caribbean med school: St. Matthews. email:[email protected] Thanks.

Is being thorough with first aid and uworld after reading kaplan notes and videos and pathoma once enough to be sufficiently prepared for the Step 1?

I emailed a few AF specialty advisers about average STEP 1 scores, number of publications, etc of their matched residency applicants and got a surprising reply from the liaison for orthopedic surgery. I was told that the program director at SAMMC said their avg STEP 1 score was 235, and that...

As the last FAQ thread hasn't been updated in 7 years and all the links are dead or very old, I thought I'd start a fresh one. This is a work in progress. If anyone would like to contribute, especially for COMLEX information, you are more than welcome to! Discussion Threads Official 2017...

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Hey guys! I've been studying medicine in Europe for 2 years and now I'm taking a skip year because of family reasons (my sister was told day becofe her graduation that she has a brain tumor so I opted to come home to stay with her.) and next spring my sister is applying to study in US and due...

hello guys. next month ill be hopefully moving to 2nd year and studying: -phathology -microbiology -pharmacology -genetics (i probably wont need a book) i need something that all med students dream of,a book thats: clear concise easy to read HIGH YIELD or MIDUIM YIELD just like Guyton for...

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Hi All, Im a DO student applying for Anesthesia Residency. I scored better on my USMLE Step 1 exam compared to my COMLEX step 1. Would it be smart to NOT release my comlex scores to MD programs? Or am I required to release both?

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Hello! I've had several people ask for my schedule, so I did a write up on tumblr. If there are any other questions feel free to shoot them my way Schedule in excel form is included at the end. Melmct2009.tumblr.com

Hey all, I've looked through the threads related to 6-year programs and haven't found much info regarding when most 6-year programs have their interns take Step1. I know my program received a survey about Step 1 timing and was interested to hear any other 6-year guys and gals experience with...