rate of loss of Step 1 knowledge AFTER taking the test

[aashkab]

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Hey everyone,

I'm basically starting my clerkships in a week and as I try to get back into the swing of things of "medicine" in general, I can't remember jack crap. I felt like I learned all the Step 1 material real well (could recite it in my sleep, and understood all concepts, had great practice test scores, etc) and wasn't a "crammer" but now as I try to recall some stuff 3 weeks after the test, I can't remember anything. Is this pretty normal? Or am i screwed for third year, lol.

 

[MilkmanAl]

The tank is empty, but the leak evidently started before the test, not after it.

 

[HealingDoc]

You'll be surprised at how much you actually remember once you are in the clerkship setting. What is going to help you the most right now as you start is a positive attitude. You won't get every question right on rotations, but it is a learning environment- let yourself make a few mistakes while you are least likely to hurt someone because of it 😳

 

[vicinihil]

it's a large spigot

 

[aa62]

I have forgotten everything....thats not important

 

[1nycdoc8]

2-3 pages of FA per day.

 

[astrocreep96]

I went skydiving the week before clinicals started - I'd roughly compare it to that.

 

[knuckles]

I went skydiving the week before clinicals started - I'd roughly compare it to that.