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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?

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Is there a list of drug of choices for the step1 around - first/second line and what to use in case of allergy etc? Where can i learn these together? antimicrobials and others too?

I am a Pakistani-born Canadian Citizen who moved back to Pakistan (after high-school in Canada) for MBBS because its cheaper and shorter and also because my parents wanted me to become a doctor and medicine in Pakistan is easier to get into. Now, I'm currently in my fourth year of medicine and...

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...

If I give my Step1 this year(2016), the scores will be valid upto 2023. What does this mean? I know it is not for the application for a residency, but to finish the other steps, for ECFMG certification (I'm an IMG). So I have to finish all the other steps within these 7 years. So, does this...

Guys please take the time out of ur day to help someone in very much need, please i will appreciate it so much. ive just taken nbme 15 today and got a 190. I attached my files please check them. I just dont understand what im doing wrong. I study about 9 hrs a day and these scores are really...

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...

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Hey! I just downloaded the Brosencephalon deck and am trying to start in on it, but all the sub-decks are a little overwhelming. If you've used it, or similar decks (with lots of topical subdecks), how exactly did you study? I don't know if I should: 1) Just go through the entire parent deck...

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

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I'm a DO med student. I scored a 223 on step 1, then a 240 on step 2 CK. I also scored super high on my COMLEX Level 2 (665). Question 1) How closely do programs look at step 2 if it's submitted on ERAS? Question 2) How many ACGME programs do you think take a good look at COMLEX? Thanks!

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Just finished up my round of step 1 exams and had pretty good results. Felt like I could help those of you about to begin your journey by offering some tips, as well as by answering any other questions I fail to address in my original post. Resources: Pathoma, Sketchy Micro, First Aid 2016...

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Would appreciate inputs on psychiatry programs that give more focus on psychotherapy.

Hey everyone. So I just got my USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX part 1 scores. USMLE= mid 230's and COMLEX=mid 660's. I'm planning to do more research (did quite a bit of neurology-related research between college and med school as well as prior to that). Do I have a reasonable shot at ACGME neurology...

For those who've received their scores, how did the 120 sample questions (updated 2016) on the USMLE site correlate to the real thing? What score range would 90% correct on those questions translate to, roughly? Also, did anyone else find those questions somewhat challenging compared to the...

Hello, Just got my USMLE and Step 1 scores back and they were: USMLE 218, COMLEX 559. Im a bit disappointed but I dont know what to make of them. Was around 230 on my NBMEs. What specialties am I competitive for? I was interested in Anesthesia, EM, or IM. Im assuming ill do the AOA match as my...

The nutshell version : I've been working in healthcare management for the last 3 years. I've taken some time off to take the Steps and try for Residency. There's been a huge gap since the last time that I examined a patient so, it will be slow going to cover the basics(I occasionally refer to...

Current MS1 in New York (I'm Canadian), planning to go to go back to Canada for residency - USMLE Necessary?

Current MS1 in New York (I'm Canadian), planning to go to go back to Canada for residency - USMLE Necessary?

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I understand how G6P being trapped leads to the other symptoms via pathway shunting, but why is there increased glycogen? Does G6P feedback to inhibit glycogenolysis? I don't think it'd be possible to shunt the G6P to glycogen synthesis since the hypoglycemia would lead to hormonal inhibition of...

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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 a hundred students, I have developed a...

Hello, I'm with a company (I wont mention name) and we are building an online CME/CE system. I don't want this to be an advertisement really so I'll cut it short. I need feedback on our Android apps. We offer all three USMLE apps among 250 more. Again I don't want this to be an ad and...

Has anyone use Resident Medical Group (or Residents Medical Group) for Step 1 tutoring? If so did you find it helpful? They are super pricey but I was wondering if anyone found their tutors/methods helpful? Thanks!

I'm a OMS-II in New York taking the COMLEX July 1st, scheduled to take the USMLE July 14th. I've been studying for both since March. I've completed UWorld once and almost done with COMBANK. I used UWorld to build a foundation and COMBANK to test memorizable facts. I've used FA, DIT, skimmed...

Wanted to give you guys an update on P.A.S.S(pass) program. I noticed an older post on her about Pass from 2012 thought I should add my 2 cents to this. I went to a Caribbean medical school, I completed Pass program about a month back in order to study for the NMBE comp exam. My course offered a...

Hi There, I am a Canadian Medical Student (just finished 2nd year) and am thinking about writing the USMLE Step1. I have heard (through the grapevine) that it is beneficial to have if you wish to do a fellowship in the US following residency. Q1) Can anyone verify if this is true? Q2) Is it...

Hi All USMLE aspirants, I provide USMLE online tutoring services at nominal price for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS as well as consulting services for Interview preparation for B1/B2 visa, Residency application,interviews. First of all, congratulation to all USMLE aspirants who have...

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 a hundred students, I have developed a...

what happen if one dont pass USMLE? How many time can one allow to retake? how often are exams? Just asking for assistance

Hey guys, I’m in a bit of a dilemma with regards to applying to the US residency match. I am a Canadian IMG that graduated in the past month from a reputable medical school in Ireland. However, I have no clinical/research experience in the states, but I have done 1 family med and 1 surgery...