Has anyone received extended testing time as an accommodation for a learning disability on the USMLE examinations? I do not want to ask too personal information, but generally speaking, was this diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist? Also, what tests were completed to reach this diagnosis?
Can anyone help with input? I am soul searching and at a loss on how to proceed.
My situation is that I have had historical difficulty with standardized tests. I have had a long history of multiple attempts on exams (SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE). While my scores have always gone up, it has taken more than one try. At this point in my career (I have graduated from medical school and completed a PGY-1 internship in medicine), I am continuing to struggle with the USMLE, as I cannot seem to pass Step 3. My 2 digit score has been 73s and 74. 🙁
During my medical school education, I worked with many different people and attended two knowledge enrichment programs. In addition to this, I had regular meetings with a psychologist and learning specialists to address my poor test scores, with the goal being of passing the USMLE Steps. While I have implemented a process to answer questions, it seems that I am still coming up short.
It seems like I have tried everything to no avail. I have read FA, Crush, Step 2 Secrets, and old PR notes. In addition to this, I have completed UW, Usmle123, Kaplan Qbank, UW CCS, and FA CCS. My last score report was the best. I had zero bars with a * indicating my performance was too low to be recorded. The majority of my bars were in the borderline or higher area. To my dismay, my CCS bar was the lowest on all 3 attempts, as this time it extended only into the borderline area, but not completely through it. I am trying to stay upbeat, but honestly, this is very frustrating....
This thread is not a cry-me-a-river thread. I understand my deficits and am trying to correct them. However, I am unsure what other options there are at this point. Thus, I am exploring the possibility of a reading comprehension learning disability. My time is always rushed, and I am rarely able to finish a block without answering a handful of questions with a stock answer (e.g. answer choice "c").
I have contacted the psychologist I worked in the past with, and depending on the response will determine if I should further pursue a learning disability accomodation for when I retake the USMLE. In addition to this, I intend to complete the Dr. ********** tutorial online. I will also redo Kaplan and UW questions and CCS. I have also began to do MKSAP 13 questions (I realize this is not the most up-to-date, but for my struggles, anything that can help me pass this test is a positive).
Again, any and all input (whether it be positive or negative) is appreciated.
Can anyone help with input? I am soul searching and at a loss on how to proceed.
My situation is that I have had historical difficulty with standardized tests. I have had a long history of multiple attempts on exams (SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE). While my scores have always gone up, it has taken more than one try. At this point in my career (I have graduated from medical school and completed a PGY-1 internship in medicine), I am continuing to struggle with the USMLE, as I cannot seem to pass Step 3. My 2 digit score has been 73s and 74. 🙁
During my medical school education, I worked with many different people and attended two knowledge enrichment programs. In addition to this, I had regular meetings with a psychologist and learning specialists to address my poor test scores, with the goal being of passing the USMLE Steps. While I have implemented a process to answer questions, it seems that I am still coming up short.
It seems like I have tried everything to no avail. I have read FA, Crush, Step 2 Secrets, and old PR notes. In addition to this, I have completed UW, Usmle123, Kaplan Qbank, UW CCS, and FA CCS. My last score report was the best. I had zero bars with a * indicating my performance was too low to be recorded. The majority of my bars were in the borderline or higher area. To my dismay, my CCS bar was the lowest on all 3 attempts, as this time it extended only into the borderline area, but not completely through it. I am trying to stay upbeat, but honestly, this is very frustrating....
This thread is not a cry-me-a-river thread. I understand my deficits and am trying to correct them. However, I am unsure what other options there are at this point. Thus, I am exploring the possibility of a reading comprehension learning disability. My time is always rushed, and I am rarely able to finish a block without answering a handful of questions with a stock answer (e.g. answer choice "c").
I have contacted the psychologist I worked in the past with, and depending on the response will determine if I should further pursue a learning disability accomodation for when I retake the USMLE. In addition to this, I intend to complete the Dr. ********** tutorial online. I will also redo Kaplan and UW questions and CCS. I have also began to do MKSAP 13 questions (I realize this is not the most up-to-date, but for my struggles, anything that can help me pass this test is a positive).
Again, any and all input (whether it be positive or negative) is appreciated.
