Taking USMLE 1 during rotations.

[Slim Pickins]

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If this has been discussed I haven't been able to find it. I am considering taking the USMLE in the middle of my third year (in late October I'm thinking). I know it's unorthodox but I have a few reasons for it. I feel like the next few months are very hectic trying to study for COMLEX, plus my school doesn't make it very easy to spend the time I would like to study for boards. We even start our rotations a week BEFORE the COMLEX, if you can believe it. And my first rotation is Surgery. Damn.

I really want to crush USMLE and would like some time to devote to hard core studying for it. My third year elective is in October and I am considering using it as a vacation and just studying for USMLE and taking it at the end of the month.

Has anyone done this or seen it done? Is October too late for any reason?

 

[Yosh]

As far as applications....it is not too late at all...as the process doesn't begin until after 3rd year ends. Dealing with memory retention...that is a whole different ball game. There is no "application" reason you cannot take it in Oct..just need the discipline to study like crazy all over again...

Best of Luck!

 

[Slim Pickins]

Thanks Yosh. I'm thinkin that's what I'll do.