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Well it's finally here. I have my test in 4 days from today. I wanted to know from anyone if I'm ready to take this beast. NBME 17- 223 (2 weeks ago) NBME 19- 223 (2 weeks ago) UWSA1- 256 (1 week ago) NBME 18- 238 (4 days ago) UWSA2- 245 (Today) I'm slightly concerned because of how I scored on...

Dear all who can help, It might be a rare case where I delay my Step 1 exam, but this is my situation. I am an IMG, graduate of 2015, done step 2 ck and cs and passed 1st attempt, and had some problems that made me delay taking step 1 till the 27th of august, my step 2 ck score is high, I have...

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I have an unused group buy code that gives you access to the following: -UWorld for STEP1 180 day subscription (and a reset) -Self Assessment Form 1+2 -Biostatistics Review The price listed on the UWorld website is $379 for the Qbank and $25 for the Biostatistics review. I’m looking to sell...

In brief, I've got a step 1 of 231. My CK came back today and go figure.... 231 again. Not sure what happened but I definitely left that test feeling like crap. Can I still match a decent (or any) Anesthesiology program given this information? Any insight would be appreciated, I'm pretty...

Looking for someone based in the Bay Area to be my USMLE Step 1 study partner so studying doesn't feel like isolation/ being trapped on a desert island. Being able to study in person is definitely preferred and being in or near Fremont would be ideal. I'm a US IMG that is in the early stages of...

Hi guys! I am starting to study for Step 1. I saw sample test questions on the USMLE web, but I feel they are very similar test. For example, you are asked for diagnosis in both. Thank you so much guys! I am IMG, so is a little bit difficult to catch some information.

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Hello all. I’m a medical student that strives to take the best quality notes. Thus, I have decided to share them with others beyond my classmates. I have compiled my notes from the respiratory/pulmonary unit into four ebooks. For the next couple of days (until Monday 9/13), my ebooks will be...

Hey everyone, this is my first post here and I was just hoping for some opinions on what you think would be most helpful for my remainder of studying until my STEP 1. My exam is August 27th so I have a little less than 3 weeks to go. I am just about finished with my first pass on Uworld (73%...

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Hello, I was looking for a study partner in Chicago, IL. I am an IMG and planning on taking the Step 1 in October and wanted someone to study with. Maybe we can quiz each other, do questions and review them and discuss topics each of us are having trouble with. I also work a part-time job so I'd...

Hello I'm a medical student in Portugal, so I won't be taking the Step 1 exam. But, throughout the years I've seen students from the US referring to the book First Aid when talking about studying for Step 1. I've been searching for a good book with high-yeald information to review concepts from...

Hi Everyone, Just got my Step 1 Score (247). I go to a mid-tier but well known MD program in the NE. Is my score high enough to get interviews at top Internal Med programs in competitive places like Boston or NY? I will have very strong LOR, 6+ years of research experience at a top tier research...

I am a seasoned private tutor in the Baltimore/Washington, DC metro area that specializes in MCAT and STEP 1 (USMLE) prep, and helping students navigate the medical school admissions process. • Current MD/PhD/MPH student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Scored in the 99.9th percentile on...

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I received my step 1 score today, 199!! I am devastated! Not sure what to do! I'm an IMG (older) with a PhD from US and strong research background (15 publications, poster, abstract, etc). Not sure if these are important or not at this point! I hopefully will have my green card by the time that...

Lets get this started. M2. Mid Tier everything. Entertaining some surgical sub-specialties. Goal 270 Happy with 245

As you can see I am just about as average as a med student can get. Is there a good chance for matching into Radiology? I just got really nervous looking at the 2018 Charting outcomes and wondering If I should even bother. Really the only selling point I have is an H in Surgery but other than...

USMD rising M3 Low tier med school 50th percentile class rank Step 1: 219 2+ work experiences in anesthesia 2+ pubs, abstracts, presentations so far 3+ volunteer (not that it matters) At a crossroad before clinical rotations begin. Not sure whether I should look into PM&R or stick with my dream...

Dear members, I am a private USMLE tutor offering my online services. I have achieved high stats on USMLEs; 264 on Step 1 (99th percentile). I love teaching and have guided many students in both basic and clinical sciences over the last few years. I believe that every student is different, so...

I am going to be an incoming student this fall and am trying to decide which q bank to use to supplement studying for classes/start prepping for board style questions. I just did a Masters program where I took anatomy, physiology, pharm and other classes I will be pretty much repeating during...

Hey Guys, I need some urgent and honest guidance. I am a US medical student who is a rising third year now preparing for step 1 Aug 2018. Unfortunately, I have decided to delay my step until August as I have missed my school deadline to take the exam by june. As a result, this means that I will...

Is it worth applying for the match, if I will have only my step 1 score as soon as eras application open in September? I do plan take it however like in octobrer/november.... Will it even be worth it or should I just apply next cycle?

hi, So I’ve been lurking around here a little bit, and I’ve just finished my first year in medical school. A little bit about me: I got into an MD school through a BS/BAMD program that didn’t require a minimum MCAT. Although I studied very hard and scored pretty high/consistently high on my...

I have exactly 18 days left in my dedicated Step 1 study period until the exam. Due to a medical scare in the family, I was unable to study for Step 1 during my dedicated study period. I just took my first NBME and scored a 182. I've asked my school for an extension to delay my Step 1 but they...

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Im sure you have noticed from Charting Outcomes 2018 that DR has gotten significantly more competitive. If you look at applicant match rates based on Step 1 score, those who scored in the 230s in 2016; 1/150ish unmatched. In 2018- 15/150sih unmatched. I imagine in 2019 it will only get more...

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming M2 trying to organize some of my study materials from first year. My school told us not to study for Step during the summer other than looking over high-yield material for step and clinic that we already learned (primarily common cardiopulonary conditions like...

Hi everyone, I am a third year medical student from a US MD program who would like to match Ortho next year. Before medical school I was a professional musician, which lead me to the idea of being a hand surgeon so that I could help other fellow musicians or craftsman who rely on their hands to...

So long story short, I’ve taken 4 NBME’s (13,15,16,19) through my dedicated study (I’m 6 weeks in) and have scored between 170-190. Got a 220 on uworld1 when I was about 76% with my First pass on uworld I finished UW with a 56% I have step 1 scheduled in 3 weeks and I was thinking about...

Dear members, I am a private USMLE tutor offering my online services. I have achieved very high stats on my USMLEs. I personally scored 264 on Step 1 (99th percentile). I love teaching and have guided many students in both basic and clinical sciences over the last couple years. I believe that...

Hey guys, I'm a long-time reader of SDN but I've never made an account before. I'm an MS2 about 4 weeks into dedicated and I'm currently interested in a surgical subspecialty, but I don't think my scores are where they need to be. For reference, I struggled with the MCAT, specifically the verbal...

Psych* (Since people tend to focus on typos here... smh) Hey guys, so I recently got a question that Im having trouble with. In the question, it describes a patient who just switched to another physician due to her previous physician moving. She loved her old physician and now looks at her new...

Hello! I took my step 1 without taking a recent NBME. I took an NBME (#13) like a year ago before any prep and scored a 160. I know it's awful and it drove me crazy. I have serious anxiety problems! I made the decision to never take another NBME and just prep for this exam and take the exam...

Hello. I am a med student that has to take a medical leave between MS1 and MS2 for treatment. I also have to remediate anatomy - either this fall or next summer. I applied to and got admitted to an MPH program and a Master's in Healthcare administration program - both start next month and can...