NBPME- study tips

[doclm]

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Ok...Now that I am done with Pharm. Who on SDN thinks that the first aid book does a good job at preparing people for pathology? Is the rapid review actually worth something? It looks like some really vague couple works linked with some disease or pathology. Is that really going to help???








Hello Everyone.


I was wondering if someone here could post on what kind of pharmacology to expect on the boards. Are the big topics involving Gout, DM, CV, NMJ blockers, Anesthesia, and other things important to podiatry? How accurate is the First Aid for USMLE in terms to covering what is needed for the NBPME exam? Finally, how much detail is needed about antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals? Classes, names and general MOA? Types to bact. stopped or killed by each class? Or adverse rxns?

What about the drugs that Podiatrists don't usually Rx??

Thanks for your input👍

 

[doclm]

Ok...who thinks the rapid review or the entire book worth relying on for NBPME boards????

 

[PMSIII]

I'm a big fan of the First Aid USMLE review. As far as the sections to focus on, I think you have the right idea but you have to understand that this test is a competency exam reflecting your status as basic science medical student pre-clinical. So, you're expected to really know everything and you will be asked a wide array of questions. The questions will seem random but you will be surprised at how much you know on that exam - important thing is to never panic and always remain cool and calm.

I would also recommend the path and pharm flashcards for accessibility and quick reference. In addition, the Lower extremity notes. When I studied for this exam a year ago, I also reviewed my class notes with regards to Diabetes (path and pharm drugs), micro, antibiotics, anesthesia, and certainly neuromuscular disease as well as Arthropathies. I hilighted those for extra reference but again, the questions can and usually do have a wide array of topics covered. Really this is one of those exams were mental preparation plays a tremendous role with performance. So another thing I would recommend is to sleep really well the week before the exam. Best of luck!

 

[doclm]

I'm a big fan of the First Aid USMLE review. As far as the sections to focus on, I think you have the right idea but you have to understand that this test is a competency exam reflecting your status as basic science medical student pre-clinical. So, you're expected to really know everything and you will be asked a wide array of questions. The questions will seem random but you will be surprised at how much you know on that exam - important thing is to never panic and always remain cool and calm.

I would also recommend the path and pharm flashcards for accessibility and quick reference. In addition, the Lower extremity notes. When I studied for this exam a year ago, I also reviewed my class notes with regards to Diabetes (path and pharm drugs), micro, antibiotics, anesthesia, and certainly neuromuscular disease as well as Arthropathies. I hilighted those for extra reference but again, the questions can and usually do have a wide array of topics covered. Really this is one of those exams were mental preparation plays a tremendous role with performance. So another thing I would recommend is to sleep really well the week before the exam. Best of luck!

Thanks for the advice. I will definately start going over the USMLE book. I already went through most of my class notes and made myself a review packet for each subject. However, I do believe you are correct about the general medical knowledge that should be obtained through the USMLE.

Thanks for your advice