I'd really appreciate peoples advice on this matter as I have the option of delaying step 1 by taking my first island block as vacation. What do you all think about this? We have 2 vacation months and so by taking one month to study for boards I would be losing the opportunity to take an elective. However, I have no idea if 4 weeks is enough or whether I will "need" it.
I haven't been an honors student in med school and definitely struggle with the memorization aspect of it. I feel like I have such a short term memory but with review, it all comes back to me. I know I'm not the type of person that crams well at all - some people have told me they spent the last week memorzing first aid (there is no way I would be able to do that).
Its very hard to judge and would like to hear others opinions about the pros/cons/experiences.
I haven't been an honors student in med school and definitely struggle with the memorization aspect of it. I feel like I have such a short term memory but with review, it all comes back to me. I know I'm not the type of person that crams well at all - some people have told me they spent the last week memorzing first aid (there is no way I would be able to do that).
Its very hard to judge and would like to hear others opinions about the pros/cons/experiences.
