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TBranch123
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Guys OASIS now has a server error and won't even load the web page. Maybe they're releasing them soon?
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I didn't get the email, but I passed high performance in everything!! Thanks, God! Everything is possible! 2 attempts in my first attempt I felt by English and ICE so we can do it guy don't give up!! I just took 2 months to study and the same time I was working 8 hours !
Best wishes for you brother
OMGeee I passed. The FSMB trick worked this morning I was able to register (I checked at 4am), I got my email at 8:30 and I passed.
Dbernstein
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My score report is up in Oasis, however, I did not receive an email.
Hey guys, Congratulations to all those who passed!!
My exam is tomorrow and I’m freaking out! Can anyone share their quick experience and tips? Do the SPs generally give us a tough time and ask a lot of questions? or are they mostly helpful in guiding you towards the right direction?
Also would you guys say 10 mins is enough for PN or should I try to finish my encounter in 13-14 mins (forcefully) so that I can have 1-2 mins extra for PN? I’m really scared about running out of time for PN.
Thanks in advance
My exam is tomorrow and I’m freaking out! Can anyone share their quick experience and tips? Do the SPs generally give us a tough time and ask a lot of questions? or are they mostly helpful in guiding you towards the right direction?
Also would you guys say 10 mins is enough for PN or should I try to finish my encounter in 13-14 mins (forcefully) so that I can have 1-2 mins extra for PN? I’m really scared about running out of time for PN.
Thanks in advance
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Just got my score and I passed.
Here are a few of the mistakes I made, and I still ended up passing. So if you're freaking out, maybe this can calm you down
1) Managed my time horribly. I was the last one into the room, and the last one out of the room amongst everyone doing the exam with me except for 1 case (see below)
2) Literally found NO positive physical exam findings on 10/12 cases. I'm sure I missed many
3) For the majority of cases, I had 2 differentials (or a third that was really vague). For one of the cases, I didn't write the chief complaint to support the diagnosis
4) Did not counsel all patients. The way I structured the encounter was to counsel at the very end. On all but 2 cases, I did not have time at the end to counsel about tobacco and alcohol use or safe sex practices even though I had them written on my sheet
5) I examined a patient over the gown. I thought this was an automatic fail....
6) One of the cases, I finished in 6 minutes. 6!!! I just couldn't seem to ask the right questions. So I panicked and left the room
7) One case, I pretty much told the patient they had an incurable disease and they were gonna die. yeah....
8) Wasted time doing a full neuro exam. Halfway through I realized the case did not require it. By that time I had 2 minutes left
9) Missed an obvious differential that any 2nd year student would be ashamed to miss
So don't worry, you'll be fine
Here are a few of the mistakes I made, and I still ended up passing. So if you're freaking out, maybe this can calm you down
1) Managed my time horribly. I was the last one into the room, and the last one out of the room amongst everyone doing the exam with me except for 1 case (see below)
2) Literally found NO positive physical exam findings on 10/12 cases. I'm sure I missed many
3) For the majority of cases, I had 2 differentials (or a third that was really vague). For one of the cases, I didn't write the chief complaint to support the diagnosis
4) Did not counsel all patients. The way I structured the encounter was to counsel at the very end. On all but 2 cases, I did not have time at the end to counsel about tobacco and alcohol use or safe sex practices even though I had them written on my sheet
5) I examined a patient over the gown. I thought this was an automatic fail....
6) One of the cases, I finished in 6 minutes. 6!!! I just couldn't seem to ask the right questions. So I panicked and left the room
7) One case, I pretty much told the patient they had an incurable disease and they were gonna die. yeah....
8) Wasted time doing a full neuro exam. Halfway through I realized the case did not require it. By that time I had 2 minutes left
9) Missed an obvious differential that any 2nd year student would be ashamed to miss
So don't worry, you'll be fine
sorry for you my brother , one year i was in your shose failed english and ICE , today I passed . you gonna do it
RadiologyIsRad
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How can you register for step 3 as a US medical student? It requires you to list a school as "graduated from."
RadiologyIsRad
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Ahh. I gotchya. I feel better then. Thanks.
RadiologyIsRad
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Also, when did you take your exam? Sorry if you already said this. I didn't see it. I took mine 8/7 and my print permit button disappeared sometime since Saturday.
sorry hearing that, WHICH part did you fall ?
On second attempt i passe, anyone who didn't pass can send me a direct message if i can help , I know that could be difficult
USMD, took it on 8/27, score report is available on USMLE, no email thou, PASSED
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USMD, didn't get an email. PASSED.
Honestly felt like crap about the exam, made a ton of mistakes, and none of my x's were anywhere near the borderline.
Honestly felt like crap about the exam, made a ton of mistakes, and none of my x's were anywhere near the borderline.
RadiologyIsRad
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I passed. So relieved. I felt HORRIBLE leaving my exam date. Not sure if I can be helpful to people who didn't pass, but if anyone has questions about it, I'm happy to help in any way I can.
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AMG with same... no email but score report there when I logged in.
Just about hyperventilated... So Happy I passed... Last High Stakes Test of Medical School!!!
I was more nervous after this than I was after Step 1 and Step 2 CK...
I am a terrible typer and felt rushed for time the whole test... I committed not to think back to the test over this last 8 weeks of waiting... way to stress-full... so happy to have passed!!!
Just about hyperventilated... So Happy I passed... Last High Stakes Test of Medical School!!!
I was more nervous after this than I was after Step 1 and Step 2 CK...
I am a terrible typer and felt rushed for time the whole test... I committed not to think back to the test over this last 8 weeks of waiting... way to stress-full... so happy to have passed!!!
I don’t think you have to release ur CS grade during the match. Most residencies just require step 1 and 2 CK scores and just that you have passed CS by the time of matching. I don’t even think it will be an issue for ur interviews
