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I read some of the topics posted and I'm wondering how the xm format is like in different countries. I'm from Malaysia and the xm format include MCQs and essay as well as OSPE. The mcq is right and wrong question and if it's wrong, the marks will be deducted. Is it like that in other places. I bought the USMLE 1 book when i was in first year...blue and red cover...n i wonder if it looks like xm in other countries esp in US. Do marks get deducted? is the mcq format in choosing one answer from abcde or is it true or false question?
Do you guys have OSPE? OSPE is more like a lab test, where they give specimens (in year one) and some cases (mostly in 2nd year) which can be tricky especially when it comes to histology.
What's the use of taking USMLE 1 and 2? is it compulsory? Is it true that you can take it anytime during your studying years? In Malaysia, there's a major xm comprising the preclinical years and another one for the clinical years, plus of course xm for every semester and after every postings.
I don't think there are a lot of Malaysians medical students in US, more in Australia, UK and India and Indonesia. Anybody like to provide some info?
** People are usually afraid of what they don't know. That's why I think we should travel n see the world, learn, understand, and accept :wink: **
Do you guys have OSPE? OSPE is more like a lab test, where they give specimens (in year one) and some cases (mostly in 2nd year) which can be tricky especially when it comes to histology.
What's the use of taking USMLE 1 and 2? is it compulsory? Is it true that you can take it anytime during your studying years? In Malaysia, there's a major xm comprising the preclinical years and another one for the clinical years, plus of course xm for every semester and after every postings.
I don't think there are a lot of Malaysians medical students in US, more in Australia, UK and India and Indonesia. Anybody like to provide some info?
** People are usually afraid of what they don't know. That's why I think we should travel n see the world, learn, understand, and accept :wink: **