[priyanka1]

i mean i have started studying for usmle step 1 first from kapalnbooks but soon ill go to dvd thing i couldnt understand a thing do i need to remember each word and everything from notes i mean i was doing micro and that bacteria classification test treatment reactions medium etc etc each and every word i mean its a whole book how can we remember so many details

 

[khanar]

Welcome to USMLE step 1.
Yes my dear u have to memorize each and every bit

 

[Sabio]

It may seems overwhelming in the beginning but when you read it for the second time or third time (see this thread http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-step-1-forum/251-how-many-times-repeat-kaplan.html) it will get much easier
also retention increases tremendously when u start doing questions

 

[priyanka1]

i guess its time to say good bye to all activities and have a book and pen and keep studying
sometimes i really think why i thought to become a doctor just to be a book worm lol

 

[USMLE prep]

i mean i have started studying for usmle step 1 first from kapalnbooks but soon ill go to dvd thing i couldnt understand a thing do i need to remember each word and everything from notes i mean i was doing micro and that bacteria classification test treatment reactions medium etc etc each and every word i mean its a whole book how can we remember so many details

Memorization does not help - you will forget it quickly and prepping for step 1 the correct way will help you for step 2, 3 and specialty boards down the line. So do it properly the first time.http://www.instituteforboardprep.com

 

[Eric Zhuang]

i guess its time to say good bye to all activities and have a book and pen and keep studying
sometimes i really think why i thought to become a doctor just to be a book worm lol

I've also same feeling ..
I'd already studied Micro.. but i can't remember it detail..

 

[rasheed]

USMLE Forgetfulness

This article by may help you a lot
http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-articles/1529-usmle-forgetfulness-syndrome.html