Failed NBME 11

[dtvo]

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Hi guys.

I am just starting out studying for the Step 1 exam (which is in 5 weeks). I haven't read any of FA except for the biochem chapter and decided to take a first test just to get an idea of where I am. I got a 320 ~173 (fail 😱) on NBME 11 and I got a report on which areas I need to focus on (practically all except for cardio/GI).

What do you recommend I do from now on? I was thinking of going through FA twice and UWorld qbank twice. Do you think this will be sufficient or should I add more qbank practice from another qbank? I am little worried right now . Appreciate any feedback you guys can give.

 

[Locrian]

Increase enthusiasm for Family Med.

Also, study.

 

[MedicalBeast]

Hi guys.

I am just starting out studying for the Step 1 exam (which is in 5 weeks). I haven't read any of FA except for the biochem chapter and decided to take a first test just to get an idea of where I am. I got a 320 ~173 (fail 😱) on NBME 11 and I got a report on which areas I need to focus on (practically all except for cardio/GI).

What do you recommend I do from now on? I was thinking of going through FA twice and UWorld qbank twice. Do you think this will be sufficient or should I add more qbank practice from another qbank? I am little worried right now . Appreciate any feedback you guys can give.

so let me get this straight

you have just started studying.

you have 5 weeks to study

you took an nbme and ALMOST PASSED with 5 weeks to go, and yet you are freaking out.

😕

 

[dtvo]

Increase enthusiasm for Family Med.

Also, study.

Haha. Will do. I am glad I am done with that though.

 

[dtvo]

so let me get this straight

you have just started studying.

you have 5 weeks to study

you took an nbme and ALMOST PASSED with 5 weeks to go, and yet you are freaking out.

😕

You're right. I was maybe being a bit too dramatic 😳. I wasn't really sure if starting off in 170s was a sign that I need more than 5 weeks to study. Hopefully, I improve in the 5 weeks I have. Thanks!

 

[bobow98]

It's doable. I went from a near failing score to 40+ point boost, you can do it!

 

[letmeinplease12]

Ya, just study first aid, uworld and reasses your score in about a week with another NBME practice exam. Your score should improve pretty drastically once getting a pass through first aid. FYI I was at about your score 5 weeks out and improved to 240+ on the real exam.

 

[Hemichordate]

Ya, just study first aid, uworld and reasses your score in about a week with another NBME practice exam. Your score should improve pretty drastically once getting a pass through first aid. FYI I was at about your score 5 weeks out and improved to 240+ on the real exam.

What was your score at 2-3 weeks out?

 

[letmeinplease12]

I believe my scores went from 175 5 weeks out. 203 4weeks out. 212 at 3 weeks out. Then jumped to 2228 at 2 weeks and a week out I scored a 242.

 

[dtvo]

I believe my scores went from 175 5 weeks out. 203 4weeks out. 212 at 3 weeks out. Then jumped to 2228 at 2 weeks and a week out I scored a 242.

That's incredible! Nice progress. I doubt I can get that steep an increase in my score but I'll try your suggestion and take a NBME after a week. Thanks!

 

[dtvo]

I am really stressed out about my performance right now. I am currently averaging 50-55% on UW (first time through, random, timed) and my exam is 2 weeks out. I am hoping to be done with all of UW and doing a second pass of both UW/FA by next week. I am also planning on taking an NBME later this week. Should I delay the exam?