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#1 ·
Some of you may recognize me, since i was a previous regular visitor to the site before i started preparing seriously for my exam

I had recently given my USMLE step 1. I got 256/99 :)

I have written down my usmle experience which is quite lengthy. So I typed it and have made it into PDF.

You can download the attached PDF File to read it.

Hope this will be helpful to you.

Do mail me in case of any queries.

All the best for your exams :)
 

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#3 ·
Hearty Congratulations !

Many congratulations on finishing the exam. Its always encouraging to read about people and their stories, i found your exceptionally well written and helpful with your clear ideas penned down, i feel very motivated towards the exam , hope this feeling lasts long enough ! All the best with the Step 2.
Regards,
Utk.
 
#11 ·
Many congratulations on finishing the exam. Its always encouraging to read about people and their stories, i found your exceptionally well written and helpful with your clear ideas penned down, i feel very motivated towards the exam , hope this feeling lasts long enough ! All the best with the Step 2.
Regards,
Utk.
Thank you. It will last. Just read it when you feel the motivation fading away :cool:
 
#10 ·
hai i would like to noe hw much u used first aid book,is it very important,cos lot of stuff in kaplan is not there in first aid,high yield stuff
Well, i have mentioned about it in my post. I used FA extensively especially towards the end. Its good if you start adding points to FA from kaplan as it is really helpful. FA used as such is inadequate for the exams :notsure:
 
#16 ·
Hey Bassa

Dude after u put the FA into spiral binds ..how did u add extra notes to it ?? i mean post it notes ??
Dear Noothan... I didnt put my FA into spiral binds. It was in an office type of file where the central bind can be removed whenever you need to add pages.

You can add post it notes, but some topics like pathology and biochemistry require extensive additions so using post it notes is not a good idea... :)
 
#18 ·
Dear Noothan... I didnt put my FA into spiral binds. It was in an office type of file where the central bind can be removed whenever you need to add pages.

You can add post it notes, but some topics like pathology and biochemistry require extensive additions so using post it notes is not a good idea...


Ohh office type files :))....didnt think of that !!!!!! patho .....i will be using goljan till the end.....the margin notes and tables s.........the rest FA saranam !!:eek:
Ok iam gonna look for places to do this now :D ..hopefully two files will do
 
#19 ·
Ohh office type files :))....didnt think of that !!!!!! patho .....i will be using goljan till the end.....the margin notes and tables s.........the rest FA saranam !!:eek:
Ok iam gonna look for places to do this now :D ..hopefully two files will do
Well, thats an idea.. Unless you have a very very very big handwriting i dont think 2 files are needed.. Just one willl suffice :D

Saranam in FA is good.. Just you need to keep on adding stuff to it :rolleyes:
 
#20 ·
Thanks tom

Ok so i think iam all set for serious studies now .....got kaplan 2009 edition,CMMRS ,goljan path ,brs pgysio and HY neuro. and FA2011.......ahhh now just got to stuff my head ..by the time u finish step 2 , iwill do the step :rolleyes:............good luck and and keep in touch :D
 
#21 ·
Tom??? :confused: Well thats quite a lot of stuff you have to cover :)

I will be repeating the cycle as it was in step 1, so its highly probable that we will be giving our step 2 together lol :happy:

Do mail me in case of any queries because soon i will be more on the step 2 forums :redcheeks;
 
#25 ·
What does 226/99 mean ?
I didn't get the pattern of scoring.
PS: I am new to the whole concept of USMLE actually. :)
Its actually 256/99 :)
The usmle score has got 2 components.. a 3 digit score and a 2 digit score...
The 3 digit score is the actual score you have got after writing your exam.. the 2 digit score also known as the percentile score reveals the percentile your score lies in.. In short it compares your score with respect to others who have given the exam that day :rolleyes: statistics in full flow ;)
 
#44 ·
Hey guys... your response has been awesome.. and thank you :):D

I just want to let you know that i am replying to each and every one of you individually.. Its just that there are so many mails and so less time that sometimes it gets delayed...:(

But, i am committed to answering your queries, doubts and suggestions to the best of my abilities because i know how difficult it can get and how bad things can be when you are tensed and when you dont get answers :redcheeks;

Study Well Guys :cool:
 
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