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<blockquote data-quote="Berwin" data-source="post: 8461477" data-attributes="member: 273585"><p>As a first year path resident, while I am working diligently and do everything asked of me and then some, I am totally without confidence, fearful, and floundering in of my lack of knowledge on a daily basis and concern about the board exam next year. I am told "don't worry about it, you're doing great", that I should just be reading every day, and though I do, I am often too ignorant in point of comparison or background to be able to well internalize the material, further antagonizing my problem. </p><p>My questions are: (1.) are there prep materials available for purchase which prepare and are representative of the test format, and if so, what are they, and (2.) for a resident willing to forgo all social life to get the job done, what is a prescribed, practical approach to a productive routine leading to solid board scores, (yes, literally...a "do this, this, this, and this" approach)and (3.) does anyone besides me feel that everything they learn is totally new and nothing read so far is anywhere near lucid or remotely familiar, much less understandable? IE, how much of what I am reading that is new learning crystalizes only under the influence of hands-on experience? Is this possible?</p><p>Sorry so long, but thanks for ANY help anyone can give me. The only thing I appreciate more than the anonymity of this site is the inordinate generosity of those of you who respond to queries such as mine. C</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Berwin, post: 8461477, member: 273585"] As a first year path resident, while I am working diligently and do everything asked of me and then some, I am totally without confidence, fearful, and floundering in of my lack of knowledge on a daily basis and concern about the board exam next year. I am told "don't worry about it, you're doing great", that I should just be reading every day, and though I do, I am often too ignorant in point of comparison or background to be able to well internalize the material, further antagonizing my problem. My questions are: (1.) are there prep materials available for purchase which prepare and are representative of the test format, and if so, what are they, and (2.) for a resident willing to forgo all social life to get the job done, what is a prescribed, practical approach to a productive routine leading to solid board scores, (yes, literally...a "do this, this, this, and this" approach)and (3.) does anyone besides me feel that everything they learn is totally new and nothing read so far is anywhere near lucid or remotely familiar, much less understandable? IE, how much of what I am reading that is new learning crystalizes only under the influence of hands-on experience? Is this possible? Sorry so long, but thanks for ANY help anyone can give me. The only thing I appreciate more than the anonymity of this site is the inordinate generosity of those of you who respond to queries such as mine. C [/QUOTE]
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