Freaking out a little..Did I just fail CS

[Piston95]

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Hey guys, just took step 2 cs in houston. Thought it went ok really. There wasn't really a case I wasn't too unfamiliar with as far as diagnostic work up and counseling went. And for the most part, I thought I got along well with the SPs. I thought I did a good job with getting the Hx and explaining the plan to them at the end...

The part I'm worried about is the physical exam. I have to say I didn't put a lot into the PE and spent more time into counseling and history, but looking back I made so many mistakes on PE that I'm worried I failed.

1. Didn't wash my hands on one pt
2. Auscultated over clothing several times on heart and lungs (I'm really worried about this one). I didn't even think about it, but I know its a no-no and I'm really worried I might fail because of this one in particular.
3. Could never finish a complete neuro exam
4. Could never finish a complete CV exam.
5. Didn't ask about SIGECAPS in a lady who clearly had depression

..I'm pretty worried i gotta say, If anyone has any advice/experience. Please respond or PM me. All the best to all of you

 

[septoplasty]

Hey guys, just took step 2 cs in houston. Thought it went ok really. There wasn't really a case I wasn't too unfamiliar with as far as diagnostic work up and counseling went. And for the most part, I thought I got along well with the SPs. I thought I did a good job with getting the Hx and explaining the plan to them at the end...

The part I'm worried about is the physical exam. I have to say I didn't put a lot into the PE and spent more time into counseling and history, but looking back I made so many mistakes on PE that I'm worried I failed.

1. Didn't wash my hands on one pt
2. Auscultated over clothing several times on heart and lungs (I'm really worried about this one). I didn't even think about it, but I know its a no-no and I'm really worried I might fail because of this one in particular.
3. Could never finish a complete neuro exam
4. Could never finish a complete CV exam.
5. Didn't ask about SIGECAPS in a lady who clearly had depression

..I'm pretty worried i gotta say, If anyone has any advice/experience. Please respond or PM me. All the best to all of you

All I can say is that the next several weeks are going to be a nightmare, just to reduce anxiety, I want you to remember and repeat what I have bolded every time you think you're going to fail.

 

[Metaform]

I took my CS in March. Went through the same feelings of fear and anxiety. I messed up a few of the cases, and I thought I would pass marginally. I ended up doing MUCH better than expected.

Understand:
- Nothing anyone will say or do will help you get over this ****ty feeling. You will continue to scour the internet for advice, and see what people did to pass or what some other 'expert' says you have to do in order to pass... And you will keep freaking the hell out. I did it, everyone I know did it.

- This exam means jack all in the grand scale of things. It's purpose is to make the NBME feel more relevant, and generate income. Why else is atleast 1/3 of your 'exam' being graded by people who aren't even physicians? What they hell do they know? Think about it. Wouldn't it make sense to have a GP 'act' as a patient, and then grade your note so that he can make a holistic assessment of your performance.

Do you really think the actors give a crap about failing the stressed out, heavily in debt medical student?

Finally,

Did you:

-Speak in English?
-Smile?
-Be polite?
-Avoid any actions that could be construed as assault?
-Type in a relatively logical and flowing manner, and spell basic words like 'it' and 'the' correctly?
Remember your graders know this **** is timed so mistakes are expected...

You know who fails?

The Korean guy at the center with an accent so thick I thought I was tripping, and who also had no idea on how to count in English because he never did figure out that he was #8...

Or the typical ******* or weirdo that cannot pretend to be nice and normal for a day.

So, chill out!