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    For Sale UWorld step 1 Qbank $150

    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).
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    Step 1 things to bring

    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...
  3. Theseus

    MD Step 1 Tomorrow, Caught Cold

    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...
  4. M

    1 Year from taking Step 1, any tips?

    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...
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    Step 1 Study Partner

    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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    Sketchy Pharm Notes

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    Study Partner for Step 1- San Francisco Bay area

    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...
  8. USMLE_Pro

    USMLE Pro Tutors: Online Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Shelf Tutoring from High-Scoring Test-Prep Experts

    Founded by an experienced educator who scored a 262 on Step 1 and 282 on Step 2 CK, USMLE Pro Tutors has among the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores of all 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...
  9. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE and COMLEX Tutoring with FirstAid Authors!

    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...
  10. drosalink

    USMLE IMG seeking some advice for step 1

    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...
  11. MedBoardTutors

    Experienced USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutors! 260+ Tutor Scores

    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...
  12. USMLE_Pro

    USMLE Pro Tutors: Online Step 1 & Step 2 CK Tutoring from High-Scoring Test-Prep Experts

    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...
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    Relationship problems during Step study

    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...
  14. USMLE_Pro

    USMLE Pro Tutors: Online Step 1 & Step 2 CK Tutoring from High-Scoring Test-Prep Experts

    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...
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    What determines Acute vs chronic infections in health individuals?

    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...
  16. nebuchadnezzarII

    USMLE How long to take for dedicated STEP-1 studying for a below average student?

    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...
  17. theboatman

    Current progress and advice for Step 1 prep

    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...
  18. USMLE_Pro

    USMLE Pro Tutors: Online Tutoring from High-Scoring Test-Prep Experts

    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...
  19. MedBoardTutors

    Experienced USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutors!

    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...
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    Portal hypertension vs Portal vein obstruction vs Cirrhosis

    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...
  21. USMLE_Pro

    USMLE Tutoring from High-Scoring (255+) Test-Prep Experts

    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...
  22. MedBoardTutors

    Experienced USMLE, COMLEX and NBME Tutors! 260+ Scores!

    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...
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    UWorld blocks on unfamiliar material?

    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...
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    200 on NBME after 7 wks of studying

    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 Rx Coupons Through March 18th 2018

    USMLE Rx 6 month 360 package, Qmax, or Express videos coupons! New purchases only. You can also take advantage of this offer now and set your subscription to delay for up to 6 months. So, buy now, use later Click on "I have a coupon" in your cart to use the code! All coupons are valid...
  26. USMLE_Pro

    [Limited Time 10% Discount] USMLE Tutoring from High-Scoring Experts

    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...
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    USMLE NBME vs Real Deal STEP1

    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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    Pharm Review for STEP 1

    Available at highyieldpharm.com Are you a medical student studying for exams? Or a practicing physician who wants to brush up on drug knowledge? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This book and lecture series will provide you with the absolute “need to know” information that is important...
  29. USMLE_Pro

    The Best Tutors, Better Prices - USMLE Pro Tutors

    USMLE Pro Tutors has 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 tutoring...
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    Stony Brook vs. Drexel

    I have recently been accepted to Stony Brook and Drexel. I'm extremely excited to get both acceptances but both of them were going through curriculum changes and I'm not sure how much of a guinea pig I want to be. Here's a summary of their changes: Drexel: They just changed from Traditional to...
  31. USMLE_Pro

    Free Expert USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK Advice by Phone

    USMLE Pro Tutors is now offering free 15-minute phone consultations to get expert advice on your study plan and help determine if tutoring is right for you. We offer these phone consults to all students, regardless of whether or not they are interested in tutoring. USMLE Pro Tutors has the...
  32. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, COMLEX, and NBME Tutors Available Now!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff have the highest average scores among USMLE tutoring companies with an average of >260 on Step 1 and >260 on Step 2 CK. We also have...
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    How many NBMEs to prep for Step 1

    I am taking Step 1 at the end of this month. I am wondering how many NBME practice tests people recommend? People have given me different advice: take one every week to simulate an actual test or take a handful (~3) and spend that extra time honing in on the material. Also which NBMEs do you...
  34. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, COMLEX, and NBME Tutors Available Now!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff have the highest average scores among USMLE tutoring companies with an average of >260 on Step 1 and >260 on Step 2 CK. We also have...
  35. MedGrl@2022

    USMLE Prometric Step 1 Practice Exam

    Does Prometric give you a breakdown per category/subject of what I got right or wrong, similar to NMBE? Like I got 90% of the Microbiology questions right? Or do they just provide you an overall percentage? Do they tell you what questions you got right and wrong? It says online that it is the...
  36. MedGrl@2022

    USMLE Prometric Step 1 Practice Exam--Need Advice

    Does Prometric give you a breakdown per category/subject of what I got right or wrong, similar to NMBE? Like I got 90% of the Microbiology questions right? Or do they just provide you an overall percentage? Do they tell you what questions you got right and wrong? It says online that it is...
  37. MedBoardTutors

    Expert USMLE, NBME and COMLEX Tutors Available Now!

    Dear Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE, NBME, or COMLEX scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors staff have the highest average scores among USMLE tutoring companies with an average of >260 on Step 1 and >260 on Step 2 CK. We also have...
  38. medlife2017

    Firecracker discount - Expires February 1st

    Hello Guys, Just received an email from firecracker about a discount you can all use for a limited time apparently: "This is to let you know that the cost for new users subscribing to Firecracker through your referral link is changing February 1. Through January 31st, students who subscribe...
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    study partner for step1 in August

    hi guys, im looking for someone to study with for MLE. I'm an IMG from India, just starting out. ive began 1.kaplan notes 2.sketchy for micro 3.firecracker 4. confused whether I should start usmle Rx or Uworld
  40. USMLE_Pro

    Private Online Step 1 Tutoring with Experienced High Scoring (260+) Tutor

    Hi there, I'm an experienced USMLE tutor with a history of great performance on USMLE exams! I have >400 hours of tutoring experience and personally scored a 262 on Step 1, which I've taken within the past year. My students spend significantly less time studying than others with similarly high...
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