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I was just curious to see if there is any word on which subsection of the new MCAT is the best predictor of Step I success? I know that the Biology section of the old MCAT was the best predictor of Step I scores, but even that relationship was weak. Also, is GPA a better predictor? I believe...

Hey everyone, I am a Colombian MD living in Oakland, CA and working in research for ZSFGH. I am currently looking for a study partner to start the Step 1 journey with. I'm planning on taking the exam around December. I have all the Kaplan material and still studying from it and FA. Let me know...

Just based on the fact that I score an average of 80% on a Random Timed UWorld Block, what can you estimate my step 1 score to be? I have taken practice tests in the past and I plan to take one in a few days, but I am just looking for an outside opinion and current estimate of my score at the...

So, as an IMG i have heard many classmates and colleagues state they applied to several HUNDRED residency spots. I assume they were exaggerating, but some seemed dead serious. My calculations, this would be more expensive then the tuition payments! How would one determine a reasonable amount...

It's a bit late in the game, but I found my own pathology residency (not offered by my school or the agency I was using to help with electives) and really like what I saw. Some say it's not the most competitive residency, but with my extremely ****y Step 1 score anything is going to be...

I basically had a really horrible second semester of MS2 following a tough first semester involving a category 5 Hurricane. Thanks to the 20% and 25% that the NBME shelfs for path and pharm contribute to grade, I didn't pass the courses by 1.5-2%. Im taking them in the summer (June, probably)...

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I am beginning medical school in August at a school with an organ system based curriculum. I would like to do FC or Zanki throughout M1/M2. Will this be more difficult than with a traditional curriculum since I will not be beginning with biochem and anatomy? If anyone has experience/advice...

Hi! I was just wondering if a step 1 score of 227 was a "good enough" score to be obtain a surgical residency at university programs (or at least an interview...). I was a disappointed in my score, but it is what it is and life goes on! Any suggestions on how to strengthen my application as I...

I have heard multiple things about how the Step 1 three number score is calculated. I am curious as to how they actually make the curve. Is each test considered a data point in total or are you compared against other students who had the same questions as you only? Everyone gets a different test...

Murray’s Microbiology has helpful sections in each chapter listing pathogens and trigger words. The following is a list of bacteria only and their trigger words that I found useful for Step 1 review. The Murray text also provides similar associations for viruses, fungi, protozoa, etc. Refer to...

Hello everyone, I've recently completed Uworld. I've finished three passes and I've understood the basic concepts. My question is now that I've completed Uworld, what more can I do to increase my knowledge? I've completed First Aid, Pathoma, and some anki decks. I'm taking an NBME in a day or...

I'm selling the rest of my UWorld Step 1 Qbank subscription. I have a full reset (so questions will be unused with fresh statistics) and 77 days left, expiring July 15th. My price is $150, which is about 50% off the original price (a 60-day subscription is $279 through the official UWorld site).

hello friends, I have a simple question: what items are you allowed to have in your personal locker during step one/what are you allowed to access during breaks. Specifically: am I allowed to bring homemade food or does it need to be sealed? Can I take medication during the exam freely, or...

So for some unfortunate reason the planets have aligned and I'm coming down with a cold the day before my exam. I spent the last few weeks of dedicated isolated from other humans but then I somehow got sick. Symptoms started yesterday evening, with a predictable scratchy throat and now runny...

Hi everyone, I'm 2 months from being done with first year and I feel like I've learned so much but at the same time nothing at all. Just holding First Aid in my hand gives me anxiety knowing that I'm going to have to memorize EVERYTHING (exaggeration) in this book. It seems impossible to know...

Looking for a step 1 study partner to review concepts, questions etc. through skype. I plan to take my exam in mid May, so looking for someone who is also well along in their studying. Or any students who have already passed step (and did fairly well) I'm open to reasonably priced tutoring, or...

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Hello folks, I am an Indian IMG writing Step 1 this year. I moved here from the UK a couple of years ago, but my USMLE prep is just getting started. Is anyone around looking for a study partner( I currently live in San Jose)? Skype is also an option just to compare notes, study and be...

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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 an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...

Hey, guys. I'm Brazilian, I'm in the 2nd year of med school (I'm 19y, the youngest guy in my class) and in this summer (winter for you guys) I decided to start my studies for USMLE, Step 1 of course. I'm doing all on my own. But as one might imagine, my university is not committed to boosting us...

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 an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...

USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies with an average of 260+ on Step 1 and 270+ on Step 2 CK. We have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and have worked with both U.S. and international medical graduates. Our...

This is my first time posting in any of these forums, so apologies if I'm doing this wrong. I'm an MS2 currently studying for Step 1, and my exam date is less than a month away. For the past year, I've been dating an MS4 in my program, and besides some bumps, I thought things had been going...

USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies with an average of 260+ on Step 1 and 270+ on Step 2 CK. We have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and have worked with both U.S. and international medical graduates. Our...

I understand that newborns, elderly, and immunocompromised patients are more likely to develop chronic infections or activation of latent infections but what causes a healthy person to clear an infection such as Hep B as opposed to other who go on to develop lifelong chronic infections? I read...

I understand that several threads similar to this have been made, but I've been finding too much irrelevant and contradictory information. A lot of these threads don't seem to address the concerns of struggling students. So, I thought I'd ask for myself and on behalf fellow below-average...

Hi all, I am planning to take step 1 in approx. 1 month and am looking for advice to see where I am at. My goal is 250+ and would be super excited to see a 260+. Here is what I did during MS2: Pathoma x3, First Aid x1, Kaplan Qbank x1, USMLE Rx Qbank x1. I pretty much know Pathoma cold. I...

USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies with an average of 260+ on Step 1 and 270+ on Step 2 CK. We have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and have worked with both U.S. and international medical graduates. Our...

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 an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...

Hi all, i encountered a q on Uworld that said Chronic hepatic vein obstruction is a rare cause of portal hypertension and cirrhosis. Is this saying budd chiari rarely leads to portal hypertension and cirrhosis? If so, why? Im a bit confused about the differences in symptoms between cirrhosis...

USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies with an average of 260+ on Step 1 and 270+ on Step 2 CK. We have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and have worked with both U.S. and international medical graduates. Our...

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 an average Step 1 and Step 2 CK of 260+. We...

Would you recommend starting random UWorld question blocks even if I haven't seen the content in months? I'm starting my dedicated now and it seems like a waste to do questions for say pulmonology when I likely remember maybe 15% of that material from my class and the FA I read at that time...

Hi all. I've been studying for Step 1 for the past 7 weeks. Here is the progression I've had thus far: CBSE: 168 NBME 17: 178 USWA 1: 205 NBME 15: 198 NBME 13: 201 My question is: what should I do to improve in the next 7 weeks? My goal score is a 230 but I'll be happy with a 210-220. Is that...

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USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies with an average of 260+ on Step 1 and 270+ on Step 2 CK. We have thousands of hours of tutoring experience and have worked with both U.S. and international medical graduates. Our...

Hello, im an img who took his step1 on february 2018 and I make this thread because before get my score I always look for reasurence on this kind of Posts. NBME 16: 219 (6/2017) NBME 15: 230 (9/2017) NBME 13: 234 (10/2017) NMBE 17:236 (12/2017) NBME18: 242 (1 month off) NBME 19:223 (3 weeks...

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