Time off b/w MS1 & MS2

[Flmd08]

Have any of you taken time off after your first year, and if so, did you get screwed on Step 1? Did you have to re-learn first year material, or did it just come back to you progressed through your second year?

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[deleted109597]

Are you talking about the 2 months off, or taking off an entire year?

Because most schools have a break. But for those that took off an entire year, yes, it made Step 1 harder, just because they aren't as close to anatomy.

It really depends on what you do for that year.

 

[Medpilot]

Take the summer break off entirely... don't do anything except relax. Nothing you learn in 1st year will come back under any circumstances anyway, so enjoy your last free vacation.

 

[Flmd08]

I was thinking about taking and ENTIRE YEAR off to get a masters in health economics. Why between MS1 & MS2?....I just think a break will do me good. Hopefully, I can stay on top of my anatomy.

 

[vwhan]

I was thinking about taking and ENTIRE YEAR off to get a masters in health economics. Why between MS1 & MS2?....I just think a break will do me good. Hopefully, I can stay on top of my anatomy.

You may want to consider toughing it out and taking off between 2nd and 3rd year. That way you can take step 1 and then take a break.