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Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors 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 >260 on Step 2 CK.We...

4 weeks until step 1 and just got a 186 on NBME 17. About to finish first pass of world. Should I push the test back? I got a 196 on UWSA 1 about a month ago. I was going to go back and do uworld again. I have also done 20% of RX. COMLEX next week. I want to match EM/ Ob shooting for anything...

From your guys' experience is it difficult to get an earlier date? I have mine in November but want to switch to sometime in October... How often/how early in advance do things usually open up? Thanks so much!

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I am the author of Crush Step 1, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, and several other well known medical textbooks. We are working on creating a completely free USMLE question bank and are looking for students and residents who would like to be part of this project. It's a great opportunity to build your CV...

Anyone on here who took the exam after 1/16/17 get anything back? The announcement says the score delay is only for some examinees, but that the goal is to have scores back by Wednesday, May 10th 2017. Has anyone gotten their score back at all?

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Hey guys! I'm wondering if I should take USMLE or not. The merger is making it slightly complicated on deciding if I should. I'm most likely going to pursue fellowship (possibly neonatal or maternal-fetal) so I feel like that means I definitely should take USMLE. Please help because my school is...

Hello! I understand the basic difference between allergies (type I hypersensitivities) in a general sense. But my question is...is there much of a difference in terms of pathogenesis? It seems to me as though they are both IgE/Mast Cell mediated, by the release of histamine (and other...

Hi, I am ending my second year at Med School and I found this system which actually helped me understand many of the classes. If I say it is perfect that would be a lie, for example, there could be some improvement in the Genetics lectures. However, overall it did help me endure second- year and...

Background = 2nd yr Australian Med student at Irish Med School. Yet to sit USMLE's. For now just prepping for USMLE, but my question is- what else can I do to improve my chances to Match into Dermatology in the US. When I return to Sydney i'll probably shadow some Dermatologist - but i dont...

Hello. I am in dire need for help in passing step 1. I have studied for months to no avail. I cant even pass an NBME and I am getting terrible scores. I am at a point where I dont know what to do. This is getting very stressful and demoralizing. If there is anybody willing to tutor or help me...

I'm currently a 3rd year IMG so I have another 2 years until I write my Step 1. I was planning on snailing my way now until I finish medical school and then into dedicated studying for 5 months. For starters, my basics are really not that great. Instead of reading the comprehensive books again...

Hi If you're interested in taking the USMLE and applying for a residency program in Obstetrics and gynecology, what's the probability of getting in, especially if you're from an African country, what are the problems encountered, and which is easier to get a placement in, Psychiatry or...

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Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors 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...

Hello guys I just finished taking UW SIM FORM 2 roughly 30 minutes ago. I called my buddy after and I told him how this exam only had ONE biostats question and very very very few behavioral (roughly 2 or max 3). He told me thats not possible because he remembers there was roughly 15 total...

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Need help designing a personalized, efficient and effective study plan and schedule for your USMLE exam? Feel overwhelmed by all the USMLE resources available? Want expert advice on how to effectively and efficiently use your precious studying period to maximize scores? We have constructed...

Typical neurotic premed. But I find myself with a TON of extra time right now, as most of my job requires sitting around waiting for incubation periods to be over. So I've had a lot of time to think. I have two questions: 1. I've heard its pointless to pre-study for medical school. I was...

How would you suggest a third year MBBS IMG prepare for their Step 1? I'm almost done with third year. Fourth year consists of medicine, surgery, Gynaecology/Obstretics, orthopedics and pediatrics. How can I study for both step 1 and fourth year Effectively? I also have a year of internship I...

Hello SDNers, I was forced to take a long sabbatical due to a parent's death and ensuing personal challenges. While I did manage to finish all basic sciences and clinical coursework for my MD, however, I did not graduate officially and my USMLE Step 1 score expires this summer due to the ECFMG...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors 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...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors 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...

ORIENTATION NEEDED. I'm about 10 40Qs-blocks into UWorld's second pass ranging 80-100%; First pass, random, timed was 73%. My second pass scores are most likely 'cause I do remember the questions and answers, although I study the explanations again, even when I know the "why" of the correct...

Hey everyone, I'm scheduled to take my Step 2 CS on Thurs in Atlanta and I'm flying there on Wednesday. But there is a blizzard in NY on Tuesday and I'm concerned it might end up affecting my flight. Anyone know what happens if you can't make your exam because of weather? Thanks!

Hello, I've heard that medical schools in China combine Bachelor's and MD degrees into 5 years. As an American high school senior who is fluent in Chinese, I'm wondering whether I should go there for college. I am planning to stay in the U.S. for residency and practice. Pros: -Saves money...

Was wondering if I could get some input/advice. I am a graduating fourth-year U.S. citizen IMG and will be completing my M.D. in May of this year. I began medical school at a U.S. LCME school in 2008 and took and passed my Step 1 (220) in June 2010. Shortly after I began my fourth year, in...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? MedBoardTutors has the highest average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores among all USMLE tutoring companies. We also have hundreds of hours of tutoring experience...

Hi All! I need someone that is willing to be my SP on skype (and I can be your SP if needed) to study for Step 2 CS. My test is on 3/20. I am in a US medical school but I am a bit off cycle so most people took the test already, and it's very difficult to find friends that have time to...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

So my school is trying this new thing where they are providing 4 separate NBME exams based on Pharm, Physio, Biochem, and Pathology. These are probably the same exams most med schools take after their block exams but for some reason our school does not. They are providing these 4 exams free of...

Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

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Dear Prospective Students, Are you looking to improve your USMLE Board scores to have the best opportunity for any residency program? My name is Michael Shriver and I currently am a 4th-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. I will be...

Hi all, I NEED study partner for CS in the Washington, D.C. area. My exam is 3/20. If anybody needs to take this thing, lets ROCK IT! I'll be checking this site constantly for replies. Thanks peoplez!

I am a non US IMG, will be applying for MATCH 2018 and really want to get into EM. From the SAP Crystal Reports 2016 MATCH, only 18 non US IMG get into EM that has 1891 position available. If anyone has any information, connection, friends, friend of friend, rumors, etc. about which hospital...