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  1. V

    Uworld frustrations

    I’m near the completion (about 300 left) of uworld on 1st. I’m a dental student taking cbse in August for omfs. Very frustrated my scores a still kinda of scattered some day I’m getting 70s other times 50s and just now finished a block with 47%. I’m doing them random and test mode. Anybody...
  2. J

    Neurosurgery chances

    Hey guys, I’ve hung around SDN for a while now and finally decided to make an account and post a thread... I was just wondering how my chances looked at matching into neurosurgery and what “tier” of programs I’d be competitive for: School with a home program ranked about 65 Step 1:246 Step 2...
  3. D

    Free (Giving away) Firecracker Discount - over 50% off subscription!!!

    Firecracker is running a special - up to 54% off a subscription! I used FC to prep for Step 1 and ended up getting a 265+ on the exam. It also was extremely useful in preparing for course exams throughout medical school. Between the huge Q-bank, tens of thousands of flashcards, practice exams...
  4. W

    Step 1 Studying During M1

    What is the best way to begin (lightly) preparing for Step 1 alongside a systems based curriculum? Is there a particular resource (First Aid, Boards and Beyond, Pathoma, Sketchy etc.) that would be valuable to pass through once prior to starting a stricter study schedule during M2/dedicated...
  5. D

    AOA/Merger - NRMP Step 1 Score Reporting

    3rd year DO student here, and am still on the fence about taking Step 1. Interested in FM residency. Does anyone know if it is required to report Step 1 scores on the NRMP residency application post merger completion? Previously there was still the AOA; therefore, ERAS application. Now it will...
  6. F

    Question about the delayed release of step 1 scores for those who take it after 5/4/2019?

    I have heard a rumor that every single year there is a delay in the release of scores around the may/June months. I have also heard that they usually release the scores during their normal scheduled release dates without any delay. Can someone confirm if the second rumor is true?
  7. C

    [NEED ADVICE PLEASE] Possibility of matching into Ophthalmology with a 236 on step 1

    Hi everyone, I am an M3 (just started my first clinical rotation last week) and I have been interested in ophthalmology since before medical school. I recently received my step1 score and was pretty devastated to see that I got a 236. I am now trying to decide if I need to give up on...
  8. J

    Step 1 Study Plan help

    I recently started my dedicated which is an 8 week plan. My first NBME (form 21) was a 194. I created a plan but quickly realized that I cannot keep up with the plan. Essentially the plan consists of 7-8 hours of FA, Pathoma, Sketchy micro and pharm. And then 80 questions of Uworld. The problem...
  9. P

    Tutoring for STEP1, 2 CK + CS!

    Hello future Doctors! I am offering my help in preparing students for STEP 1,2 CS+CK, and STEP 3. Also, I would be able to read over your personal statements, help with elective applications and in general anything to do with American Residency applications. My scores for STEP 1 and 2- 247 and...
  10. Blueprint Med School

    USMLE/COMLEX USMLE Tutor Answering Questions for Medical Students!

    Hi everyone! My name is Sana, and I'm one of the USMLE Tutors at Med School Tutors. I'm a fourth-year student, and have been working with the company for two years now. Please feel free to post any questions/concerns you have and let me know if you need any sort of schedule advice, and I hope...
  11. X

    First pass of FA

    just wanted to give a quick introduction. im an international medical student preparing for step 1. i hope to take the exam in october of this year. I started studying almost two months ago from scratch (basically), and doing my first pass of FA. I have done biochem, immune, micro so far...
  12. J

    USMLE A study plan/schedule needed for IMG

    Hello there, I have just finished my step 2CK and I am planning to start studying for step 1.. does any one have a study plan for IMG that works? Thanks
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    Failed Step 1 and Successfully Matched Anesthesia.

    Hey guys I've been a longtime lurker but created a new account to share this story with you. I have read so many posts here on SDN that really helped me through the dark times in Med School. I'm hoping to pay it forward. About me: Top 30 USMD school. Never a stellar student, bottom half of my...
  14. MedBoardTutors

    Personalized 1-on-1 Tutoring for USMLE, NBME, and COMLEX - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+ and COMLEX...
  15. N

    Do I need to take Step 2 CK before applying for anesthesia residency?

    Hi all, For those of you who have been through the match process for anesthesia, I was wondering, is it necessary to take Step 2 CK before applying? I have a relatively strong Step 1 score (248) and am worried that I may not do as well on Step 2 CK. I know that taking it can help bolster a weak...
  16. T

    Should I move my STEP 1 date up?

    I have 4 weeks until my exam. My goal is to try and hit 240. Here are my practice test scores in the order that I took them, with about 1 week in between each one: School CBSE 1: 76(215) Uworld 1: 243 NBME 17: 219 NBME 16: 223 School CBSE 2: 88(245) Right now Im about 70% done with Uworld and...
  17. C

    Selling UWorld STEP1 Qbank 180-days + Form 1 & 2 (2-weeks each)

    Selling UWorld STEP1 Subscription: Qbank 180-days + Form 1 & 2 (2-weeks each). Must be activated by April 3rd 2019. Value: $399. Selling for $250 or best offer.
  18. insocrat

    2 Weeks out from Step 1 - Advice

    Hi all, I'm currently 8 points away from my goal after NBME 18 with 2 weeks to go. I've got 19, UWSA1 and UWSA2 left. I also have a sizable amount of UW questions left. I was wondering whether to ditch Anki (aside from my UW deck) to free up more time to do UW and work on specific weak areas...
  19. MedBoardTutors

    Affordable, Professional and Personalized USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+ and COMLEX...
  20. D

    HELP!!! SHOULD I PUSH MY DATE?

    I really need help deciding whether I should push back my STEP 1 date. NBME 15 baseline (50 days ago)- 150, NBME 17 (33 days ago)- 173, USMLE free test ( 17 days ago)- 63 percent (conversion of this correlates to 185), NBME 16 (4 days ago)- 196. I am 75 percent through UWORLD first pass...
  21. S

    Taking Step 1 after Match for IM Fellowships

    Hello! I got in the mid-high 400s on my Comlex I and II and ended up taking Step 2CK and did pretty well (230s range). During interview season, PDs actually asked why there was such a jump between my COMLEX and USMLE scores and they wished I had taked Step 1. I am applying for IM and am looking...
  22. M

    NO Night float/ night call residency? Does that exist?

    Hi, Are there any specialties/ residency programs in US which don't make residents work throughout the WHOLE night?
  23. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Online Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+ and COMLEX...
  24. Redbarron21

    New Jumbo Size MedGunner Deck!

    MedGunner Board Prep: The Card Game is a flashcard game that reviews high-yield board prep material for the USMLE Step 1 through use of mnemonics, groups study, and competition. We are pleased to announce an all new JUMBO size MedGunner Deck with a brand new look! Pick yours up now at...
  25. T

    USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3 Tutoring

    Check out ImpactMedicalTutoring if you you're looking for some tutoring to help get you through medical school. I'm part of a team of medical residents and fourth year medical students who have taken Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS and done quite well. We're all passionate about teaching, and...
  26. D

    Firecracker Discount: 54% off!!!

    Firecracker is running a special - up to 54% off a subscription! I used FC to prep for Step 1 and ended up getting a 265+ on the exam. It also was extremely useful in preparing for course exams throughout medical school. Between the huge Q-bank, tens of thousands of flashcards, practice...
  27. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Online Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+ and COMLEX...
  28. S

    Advice needed on NBME13

    Hi all! I'd appreciate any realistic advice I can get. I am a dual UK-US national and am currently a final year medical student in the UK. I recently did an NBME13 to establish a baseline that I can work with prior to taking my step 1 in July or August this year (I have 5 months in total with...
  29. Dr. Retro

    BOTH Chicago-Based Study Partner

    Hello there! I am looking for a Chicago based study partner who is well into their dedicated study period. Doesn't matter to me if you're studying for Step 1, 2 or 3, as there is overlap to the material and we can all help each other. I have a NBME comp scheduled in a month, with Step hopefully...
  30. MedBoardTutors

    Half the Price of Other Companies! USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Online Tutoring - MedBoardTutors

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff can help! We have extremely high average scores compared to other USMLE tutoring companies with average USMLE scores of 260+ and COMLEX...
  31. Espressso

    Practice tests during dedicated

    How often should one be taking practice exams (NBMEs and COMSAEs)? One/week? Two/week? Our dedicated is about 7 weeks. With some mandatory events here and there. I'd like to get through all the NBMEs, UWSAs, and COMSAEs, but that's a lot of practice tests. I'm taking both Step and Level 1...
  32. Stressedoutpre-med

    Step 1 prep - how early should I start?

    incoming medical student, and Im trying to find things to do to fill all this free time I have now that apps are over. is it a good idea to buy a First aid step 1 book and look it over for early exposure before ms1?
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    Firecracker Discount - over 50% off!!!

    Hey future docs, Firecracker is offering a huge discount this month - over 50% off a subscription! I personally used Firecracker to help me get a 265+ on Step 1, and I'm planning on using it for Step 2 prep as well. I like that it is a complete test prep program: questions, practice exams...
  34. Grimjow

    Azerbaijan or Turkey for med school

    Hello everyone I am a first-year medical student in Azerbaijan and I want to practice medicine in the US. However it worries me that I won't be able to build a necessary "foundation" let's say to do well on Step1. Do you guys think studying in Turkey instead would alleviate that? Is the turkish...
  35. Itsnotludwigs

    CBSE advice for OMFS residency

    I am currently trying to formulate some sort of study plan/schedule for tackling the CBSE, but it seems quite thoroughly overwhelming. There are so many study resources and so little time with which we, as dental students, actually have to study this material. I see my med school friends...
  36. kopftonmd

    MD & DO Studying for Step 1 after third year

    Hi everybody, I go to a school where the preclinical curriculum is condensed into 1.5 years (we'll be starting systems in March) and we take Step 1/2 CS/2CK essentially one after another. After we finish rotations we get a few months of dedicated for Step 1 and can take more time to study for...
  37. O

    USMLE Only UWorld without First Aid

    Is there anyone who did not study First Aid and just studied from Uworld. I have my exam in 3 weeks and have just done Uworld. I read the explanation somewhat. What are your views. I was never comfortable with First Aid. So should I start studying First Aid now?
  38. doctorstrangerthingz

    240+ scorers, what were your study habits during classes?

    I’m currently an M1. I was wondering, for the people who scored 240+ on step, what specific study habits did you find helpful in learning the material from class? Would anyone be willing to share their routines/strategy/resources? (pls be specific if you can). I can’t help but think of how...
  39. GBCrzzyy

    Personal Tutor for Boards? Any advice on studying?

    Hello everyone! I'm curious to know if anyone has considered getting a personal tutor for boards or has actually done so, and if you have then what are your thoughts? I'm a B average student but I feel that I have really struggled at retaining the information from classes. I started studying for...
  40. A

    USMLE NBME diagrams

    Hi guys. I wanted to make a thread talking only about diagram questions from the nbmes. We could briefly describe the question and then write down what all the letters mean. Is there a post about this already? I couldn't find any. eg. Nbme 19. There's a diagram asking about at which letter...
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