Those studying and working

[nsesereso]

Please gather here and let's help ourselves.
Share motivation etc.

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Please gather here and let's help ourselves.
Share motivation etc.

I am working too and damn its hard to keep up with the pace, i have two months of PICU ahead of me and i will be needing those coffee bottles so badly...

[Fereshteh]

same boat, its really hard for me, get anxiety every night, cant sleep well.
hope stop working soon, but till then no other way we have.
i really wish we survive during this journey safe and happy :sorry:

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by Fereshteh

same boat, its really hard for me, get anxiety every night, cant sleep well.
hope stop working soon, but till then no other way we have.
i really wish we survive during this journey safe and happy :sorry:

i will not work for the last two and a half months before the exam as i will need to spend 12 hrs daily then and cant afford such distractions.

[Fereshteh]

how many hours you guys study a working day?

[Dr.Albert]

I am also in your company. Finding tough. Have fulltime job, kids and family to support above all am very old img or you can say ancient img. cant spare more than 5-6 hours till now. And also finding tough to recall things after such a long time as it is not easy to remember things. But it is sheer resolve to do the steps and also a challenge to overcome that is driving me. I am prepping for december at the earliest hope we all will conquer the beast. Good luck to all fellows.

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by Fereshteh

how many hours you guys study a working day?

four-five hours max

[Fereshteh]

same here, 4-6 hours. good luck every one, it is tough for sure
but WE CAN DO IT

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by Fereshteh

same here, 4-6 hours. good luck every one, it is tough for sure
but WE CAN DO IT

How are you coping with the fatigue?

[Fereshteh]

dude i am too behind. i have started my serious studying since june 1st.
i have wasted a lot of golden time i had just because of exact this issue, but in different circumstance, COPING!
everyone has his own life problems but in my case the KEY of all problem i have is getting into residency program ASAP, if not ...
maybe thats my motivation, but dont think about the fatigue Doctor. i have read most of your posts and i feel you have studied hard and you made a good base, now just keep it up to get to your goal and what you deserve.
just dont let anything make you stop, i am pretty sure you would ace the test with a very good score

[ale.]

Me too! I work and study and it is soooo hard...im in IMG - grad 6 ys ago- w a full time job and a toddler! I get to study 5 hrs/d, june was an easy month and got done a lot, not looking good for jul-aug but still hoping to make it for October!!!

[Dr.Albert]

Originally Posted by ale.

Me too! I work and study and it is soooo hard...im in IMG - grad 6 ys ago- w a full time job and a toddler! I get to study 5 hrs/d, june was an easy month and got done a lot, not looking good for jul-aug but still hoping to make it for October!!!

I have oct-dec period but wont be ready before dec 2013. good luck to you.

[nsesereso]

Wow so nice to see that I would not sink in the boat. You guys are great we are not alone let's keep the fire burning. My life has been on and off. I think the key to this exams is to stay focused every day. Remember the following points.
1. Let us at least open those books everyday.
2. Also let us get minimum and maximum study hours per day so that If nothing at all we can achieve the minimum ours per day.
3. In addition, Let us study the material and understand them well keeping note of where important info are hiding so we could trace them quickly.
I have done 4 months reading and yet have only done anatomy, biochem, physio now on microb. I studied them well but I can't remember anything from the earlier books but I know if I take it again I would remember them very well in short period. Thorough some days off from books about 2 wks becos of family responsibilities which are important. Am married too.

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by ale.

Me too! I work and study and it is soooo hard...im in IMG - grad 6 ys ago- w a full time job and a toddler! I get to study 5 hrs/d, june was an easy month and got done a lot, not looking good for jul-aug but still hoping to make it for October!!!

Am targeting October too. But it looks like I may go into nov!

[ale.]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Am targeting October too. But it looks like I may go into nov!

I think october its possible. I'll try, let see it! I hope we can all study good!

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by ale.

I think october its possible. I'll try, let see it! I hope we can all study good!

Dr. Ale,
please what have you learnt so far?
How many hours do u work on average daily?
and how many hours do you study per day?
Just to help me see whether am being slow to see I can catch up for October.
Thanks.

[ezguy]

I started my preparation for step 1 exam last august, I was almost ready to write exam, and then my daughter started summer vacation, and also my parents came to visit me. what all i studied this 9 months i forgot.

I am getting a head ache

[Fereshteh]

Originally Posted by ezguy

I started my preparation for step 1 exam last august, I was almost ready to write exam, and then my daughter started summer vacation, and also my parents came to visit me. what all i studied this 9 months i forgot.

I am getting a head ache

the past is past. dont think about it, make a plan right now and stick to it. we all forget this subjects 2 days later, but it comes to your mind when you reach the case. but this time dont let anything disrupt your plan, whatever the reason is, its not the reason! it is an excuse that we all make for ourselves. good luck with your study

[ezguy]

Originally Posted by Fereshteh

the past is past. dont think about it, make a plan right now and stick to it. we all forget this subjects 2 days later, but it comes to your mind when you reach the case. but this time dont let anything disrupt your plan, whatever the reason is, its not the reason! it is an excuse that we all make for ourselves. good luck with your study

Thanks for the encouragement

[ale.]

Hi! well...my study schedule is a little messy
From January to May 20th: 3 hrs/day. I read FA twice and did 60% UW (unused w only 50% correct...). But i was always very tired and not learning much. Sadly I think I could have spent that time baking cakes and I would know the same...
So I decided to take time off work and try to make it for early july (my kid's school was ending and so my quiet time...). I then studied 20 full days 8-10 hours/day reviewing FA one time the all thing and 2 times my weaker points (micro, biochem, immuno). Then I did NBME 11 and got a 177, then decided to postpone my test for the fall when my kid will be in school and i can have more time off (2-3 weeks I hope). The score I got is not good, but those days were precious because they helped me to get more focused. Also, my preparation improved a lot because for the first time I tried repeat and write down concepts. So now I plan to finish reviewing those part of FA I only covered once in June and start reviewing a chapter in 3-4 days till the end of sept, then big revision in October when I hope to take time off.
I work 8am-1pm and I have to study 2pm to 6pm 5 days a week. I also have 7 night shift/month so dont count the day after....

I also have the kaplan books, which are not my primary source but i look there stuff that are not clear in FA and it helps a lot.

I also need to say that I dont care about the score, I just want to pass!

good luck to everybody!

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Dr. Ale,
please what have you learnt so far?
How many hours do u work on average daily?
and how many hours do you study per day?
Just to help me see whether am being slow to see I can catch up for October.
Thanks.

[Clover]

I´m working every day 8-16:30 and i have also 4-6 24-hour shifts in a month, sometimes in the weekends. After the shifts I don´t have a day to rest, i have to work on the next day.
It is really hard to find time and motivation after the long working day. It´s really nice to see that there are other people facing the same problems. I found this idea very good:

1. Let us at least open those books everyday.
2. Also let us get minimum and maximum study hours per day so that If nothing at all we can achieve the minimum ours per day.
3. In addition, Let us study the material and understand them well keeping note of where important info are hiding so we could trace them quickly.

I will give a chance, wish you good luck and pls don´t stop sharing your experience!

[medstulife]

oh man good thread im glad there are other ppl i can relate to

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Clover

I´m working every day 8-16:30 and i have also 4-6 24-hour shifts in a month, sometimes in the weekends. After the shifts I don´t have a day to rest, i have to work on the next day.
It is really hard to find time and motivation after the long working day. It´s really nice to see that there are other people facing the same problems. I found this idea very good:

I will give a chance, wish you good luck and pls don´t stop sharing your experience!

Welcome on board the flight leading to usmle high score! Relax and apply the simultaneous working and studying formulae, be sure to stay connected to this thread, wishing you safe flight throughout the usmle journey!

[MakeItHappen2013]

Thanks guys for this thread and all your posts.
I work full time as well and it's been very difficulty combining it with step 1 preparation. I study 4-6hours/day on weekdays.

Am currently reading FA and hope to complete my 1st read by the end of July. I also do UW (tutor mode) based review of the subjects I have just finished reading.

Good Luck!!!

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by MakeItHappen2013

Thanks guys for this thread and all your posts.
I work full time as well and it's been very difficulty combining it with step 1 preparation. I study 4-6hours/day on weekdays.

Am currently reading FA and hope to complete my 1st read by the end of July. I also do UW (tutor mode) based review of the subjects I have just finished reading.

Good Luck!!!

Welcome and gud luck

[Jav2013]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Am targeting October too. But it looks like I may go into nov!

Hi there,

I am very old IMG 2004, planned to take steps in 2008 but ....... Could not due to family issues.
I am currently working in UN, My eligibility period is SEp to Nov, I have only gone through Kaplan physio plus q bank, currently studying Patho from Kaplan and Goljan.
work is tough thinking to delay my eligibility period to next cycle. Don't know how to do it, they do mention that from IWA you can proceed I went through it but could not find the link.

will appreciate your help.
I am studying five hours a day, waking early at 04 am and studying for three hours then go to Job. then I start at 07 to 09 pm, don't know if it is enough I am trying hard but still I am back and thinking to delay .....

Am sorry for making this frustrated post.

Need your help

[Dr.Albert]

Originally Posted by Jav2013

Hi there,


Am sorry for making this frustrated post.

Need your help

You are not making any frustated post. Mood swings happens to us all.
For me and to everyone on forum as well. As far as I am concerned my form 186 got rejected because med school put seal outside the designated area so I had to send it again two days back. Now will have to wait for another month and dont know they will have some other issue this time ? but this is part of the game. But since we have now decided to sit in the steps have to move forward come what may.

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Jav2013

Hi there,

I am very old IMG 2004, planned to take steps in 2008 but ....... Could not due to family issues.
I am currently working in UN, My eligibility period is SEp to Nov, I have only gone through Kaplan physio plus q bank, currently studying Patho from Kaplan and Goljan.
work is tough thinking to delay my eligibility period to next cycle. Don't know how to do it, they do mention that from IWA you can proceed I went through it but could not find the link.

will appreciate your help.
I am studying five hours a day, waking early at 04 am and studying for three hours then go to Job. then I start at 07 to 09 pm, don't know if it is enough I am trying hard but still I am back and thinking to delay .....

Am sorry for making this frustrated post.

Need your help

Making 5 hrs a day from full time working is great respect. I would say go through the needed material and still target maximum of November. If when time is approaching u think u are still not doing well then postponed. Don't get into the habit of postponing else u would never be ready.

[Jav2013]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Making 5 hrs a day from full time working is great respect. I would say go through the needed material and still target maximum of November. If when time is approaching u think u are still not doing well then postponed. Don't get into the habit of postponing else u would never be ready.

great, your statement is motivating

[Dr.Albert]

After so much procrastination and indecisiveness I scheduled my exam for dec.24th. Hope I will live up to my promise. I am trying hard to study regularly but work some time make me dead tired. Where are you guys? nsesereso.. jav and all .. Please spare little time to post on forum. This will keep us all motivated

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Dr.Albert

After so much procrastination and indecisiveness I scheduled my exam for dec.24th. Hope I will live up to my promise. I am trying hard to study regularly but work some time make me dead tired. Where are you guys? nsesereso.. jav and all .. Please spare little time to post on forum. This will keep us all motivated

Dr. Albert hmmm it's becoming very stressful. This month my work scheduled has been very tight. Doing average of 12hrs work daily. I had a my son, baby boy delivered 4 days ago. So sort of in some celebration mood. But a bit worried becos have a lot to do and seem to be behind schedule.
We have to make conscious effort to study daily no matter the amount of time we get. I think this is the key; consistency.
What have you done so far?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Dr. Albert hmmm it's becoming very stressful. This month my work scheduled has been very tight. Doing average of 12hrs work daily. I had a my son, baby boy delivered 4 days ago. So sort of in some celebration mood. But a bit worried becos have a lot to do and seem to be behind schedule.
We have to make conscious effort to study daily no matter the amount of time we get. I think this is the key; consistency.
What have you done so far?

congrats dude!


I have only 110 days or so left now... starting to panic haha. hopefully wont be working for the next 110(just ended a night shift) so i can get the best out of it.

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

congrats dude!


I have only 110 days or so left now... starting to panic haha. hopefully wont be working for the next 110(just ended a night shift) so i can get the best out of it.

Thanks friend! 110 days without work is golden moment for you. I hope u make great use of it.

[ale.m]

Hi everybody! hope you guys are all good. I survived a crazy month...I had 4 guests in the house + one of my co-workers had a problem so I had to work half of his time... Result: zero hours of USMLE-prep for the last 40 days
Re-starting right now, hope w a more human working schedule... it feels so hard now...

[Dr.Albert]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Dr. Albert hmmm it's becoming very stressful. This month my work scheduled has been very tight. Doing average of 12hrs work daily. I had a my son, baby boy delivered 4 days ago. So sort of in some celebration mood. But a bit worried becos have a lot to do and seem to be behind schedule.
We have to make conscious effort to study daily no matter the amount of time we get. I think this is the key; consistency.
What have you done so far?

Congratulations on arrival of a new member in your family!! Work is killing us all but we will survive to win. As usual FA and questions. I have almost finished systemic path so started with Robbins review. then I plan to do uw path while keep revising FA. Lets see where I land?

[Dr.Albert]

Originally Posted by ale.m

Hi everybody! hope you guys are all good. I survived a crazy month...I had 4 guests in the house + one of my co-workers had a problem so I had to work half of his time... Result: zero hours of USMLE-prep for the last 40 days
Re-starting right now, hope w a more human working schedule... it feels so hard now...

keep it up, dont delay. have a go at it.

[shikhs]

You guys are an inspiration ! Studying so hard even with your exhausting jobs and often other obligations !!!

[nsesereso]

Guys are u working or studying as well? It's been two weeks now. No activity here.

[MEDICINE DOC]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Guys are u working or studying as well? It's been two weeks now. No activity here.

When are you taking the xam?
Mine z on 26th

took off and studying these last days at home

[Paradise4]

I am so worried because my graduation was about 5 years ago and now I start step 1 ! Do I have any chance of being accepted for residency ?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Guys are u working or studying as well? It's been two weeks now. No activity here.

not working till dec now. lets see if i can make the best out of these 3 months...

[marina99]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Guys are u working or studying as well? It's been two weeks now. No activity here.

Add me on.I have been working during my preparation for Step 1, 2 and CS, looks like will work while preping for Step 3, which sucks! I do work for hospital , technical job, 40 hours week, on call shift- 4 times/month.Im old grad and IMG of course

[nsesereso]

Fingers cross guys we would have a great story some day. It's good to go through it this way though tough. Lets keep the fire burning.

[Dr.Albert]

off question Guys. how important is step3 for guys like us? (because of Marina99's post)

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Dr.Albert

off question Guys. how important is step3 for guys like us?

Not a requirement for applications but has some wait for u in securing some slots I think. A snr told me it's helpful to get some spots becos programs think u would not have to be given some days off to write that exams.

[Dr.Albert]

thanks. And what about H1 b visa thing?

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Dr.Albert

thanks. And what about H1 b visa thing?

Dr. Albert about the H1B thing, step 3 is a must. But more importantly we think of getting the programme first then we look at which visa options they have. So for now let's hit the steps then get the programme then later type of visa.

[nsesereso]

Of course if ur bent on HIB then u have to strategise to get step 3 done within the time limits before the match. Even this should u match into a program that does not sponsor HIB then still u won't get that visa.

[marina99]

Originally Posted by Dr.Albert

off question Guys. how important is step3 for guys like us? (because of Marina99's post)

My friend, the reason I mentioned Step 3 is Im trying to get done with USMLE before starting residency, its not a requirement, no! Unless, you need visa.Im GC holder and work here in US.If youre too,you can take it during your PGY-1,but do you want put it on hold?Well, its up to you.I will do my best just to get over it , my job conditions now are easier(i got now ultrasound job, yay!, used to do EEGs, still do some), so I can study more at work, used to do it while preping for other steps, it was so hard! I mean HARD! Then after work, just a few hours, then mostly weekends..... well, you all guys know what Im talking about

[Dr.Albert]

Originally Posted by marina99

My friend, the reason I mentioned Step 3 is Im trying to get done with USMLE before starting residency, its not a requirement, no! Unless, you need visa.Im GC holder and work here in US.If youre too,you can take it during your PGY-1,but do you want put it on hold?Well, its up to you.I will do my best just to get over it , my job conditions now are easier(i got now ultrasound job, yay!, used to do EEGs, still do some), so I can study more at work, used to do it while preping for other steps, it was so hard! I mean HARD! Then after work, just a few hours, then mostly weekends..... well, you all guys know what Im talking about

That's awesome. You are done with steps. We are just begining.

[marina99]

Originally Posted by Dr.Albert

That's awesome. You are done with steps. We are just begining.

Then good luck, guys, trust me, you will need some luck!My respect to everybody who works and study, perhaps has a family! Unfortunately, we can not afford just study(would be nice!), have to work, oh well, it will pay you back one day!Keep it up and stay in touch!

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by marina99

Then good luck, guys, trust me, you will need some luck!My respect to everybody who works and study, perhaps has a family! Unfortunately, we can not afford just study(would be nice!), have to work, oh well, it will pay you back one day!Keep it up and stay in touch!

which dept are you planning to apply?

good luck

[marina99]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

which dept are you planning to apply?

good luck

just 3- FM,IM and Psych

[nsesereso]

Wow! 2weeks silence. Are u guys studying or only working?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Wow! 2weeks silence. Are u guys studying or only working?

lets give an update at least every 3 days guys hahaha

for me: now not working but having to spend time writing my articles, first one done and screening where to get it published.
Usmle: recently did more work than while i was working, although i am more lethargic and easily bored... hard to keep focussed for 10 hrs with the books.

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

lets give an update at least every 3 days guys hahaha

for me: now not working but having to spend time writing my articles, first one done and screening where to get it published.
Usmle: recently did more work than while i was working, although i am more lethargic and easily bored... hard to keep focussed for 10 hrs with the books.

Yea 3 days is good.
Am working 12 hrs today and tomorrow.

[usmle 250]

I am old IMG , i am studying for 2years , i have every facility no disturbance nothing nonthing at all, my parents are suporting me alot.but i lost my gf in this journey who cheated me in bad way not able to forget that and wasting alot alot time by thinking of her and when anyone tels me about her family even i get more depresed .
i have given one online nbme ,finished uw,2reads with first aid, kaplan notes 2times with dvds, cornard fischer 100 cases, all nbme's ofline except which 1 i have given online.but stil i have fear of not pasing the exame and i am not able to concntrate on study i have need of litle push to reach the goal of my parents .....

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by usmle 250

I am old IMG , i am studying for 2years , i have every facility no disturbance nothing nonthing at all, my parents are suporting me alot.but i lost my gf in this journey who cheated me in bad way not able to forget that and wasting alot alot time by thinking of that one :toosad:.
i have given one online nbme ,finished uw,2reads with first aid, kaplan notes 2times with dvds, cornard fischer 100 cases, all nbme's ofline except which 1 i have given online.but stil i have fear of not pasing the exame and i am not able to concntrate on study i have need of litle push to reach the goal of my parents .....

Thats her loss bro not yours! What were your nbme scores?

[usmle 250]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

Thats her loss bro not yours! What were your nbme scores?

nbme score was 215

[usmle 250]

I am old IMG , i am studying for 2years , i have every facility no disturbance nothing nonthing at all, my parents are suporting me alot.but i lost my gf in this journey who cheated me in bad way not able to forget that and wasting alot alot time by thinking of her and when anyone tels me about her family even i get more depresed sometimes i want to shout loudly but thinking of my parents even i cant do this, daily i ask the GOD to give me relief from that,i was good student in mbbs was position holder,now this thing is like big load on my mind and heart which is not alowing me to move forward.

I have given one online nbme got 215 and uwsa 230 ,finished uw ,2reads with first aid, kaplan notes 2times with dvds, cornard fischer 100 cases, all nbme's ofline except which 1 i have given online.but stil i have fear of not pasing the exame and i am not able to concntrate on study i have need of litle push to reach the goal of my parents .i want to celebrate my good step1 scores like others

[usmle_2013]

I have been working constantly as doctor in a busy hospital and still
I took both step 1(228) and step 2 ck(241) exams.

The key is not to give up and be persistent. No gaps in study.

So guys, keep going. You can do it.

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by usmle_2013

I have been working constantly as doctor in a busy hospital and still
I took both step 1(228) and step 2 ck(241) exams.

The key is not to give up and be persistent. No gaps in study.

So guys, keep going. You can do it.

thank you for the moral support


my exam is in 7 weeks panicking and my leave is almost over...damn

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by usmle_2013

I have been working constantly as doctor in a busy hospital and still
I took both step 1(228) and step 2 ck(241) exams.

The key is not to give up and be persistent. No gaps in study.

So guys, keep going. You can do it.

Were u on leave before the exams?
What was ur strategy?

[acestep]

me too working+ studying ..it is hard but no other way, happy studying all

[Maryamzia]

i think i belong here too...working n studying since april this year...scheduled exam on 4th december but im not ready yet...im getting married in two weeks which will make it even more difficult... im done with reading the books and one round of uw and qbank...still forgetting lots of stuff...

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by Maryamzia

i think i belong here too...working n studying since april this year...scheduled exam on 4th december but im not ready yet...im getting married in two weeks which will make it even more difficult... im done with reading the books and one round of uw and qbank...still forgetting lots of stuff...

Welcome on board! U r in my boat then!

[faith255]

count me in too..

do u think it is practical to continue with the job as u approach near exam??

im thinking of leaving it 2 mths prior..

suggestions plz??

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by faith255

count me in too..

do u think it is practical to continue with the job as u approach near exam??

im thinking of leaving it 2 mths prior..

suggestions plz??

Best decision if u can. Some can't even leave for a day!

[val7]

I am in the same boat! Just graduated, now working and just started my prep (well, kind of, have not been persistent with it yet...)

Any tips?

Let's keep each other motivated!

Val

[250orbust]

hahah, my studying going well but it took me 2 months to learn neuroanatomy… it was tough. any one else feel their brain is melting like ice cream :O)

[nsesereso]

The trick is consistency and fast reading but with understanding to be able to finish in shortest possible time else u would forget what u started with.

[val7]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

The trick is consistency and fast reading but with understanding to be able to finish in shortest possible time else u would forget what u started with.

do you recommend any specific order to study the different subjects? I really do not have much time to study next to work (just started and still trying to figure it out...)

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by val7

do you recommend any specific order to study the different subjects? I really do not have much time to study next to work (just started and still trying to figure it out...)

The order below fit in quite well if u using Kaplan notes/ vedios

Anat
Phys
Bioch/ molecular/ genetics
Immunology/ microb
Path
Pharm
Beh sc.

[nsesereso]

Are u guys still working or what's going on?

[faith255]

not me..left in mid of jan

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by faith255

not me..left in mid of jan

To take step 1 and then return to work?

[faith255]

r u asking me will i return to work after the exam?

well upto me.. my main aim to work was to pay for my exam & other things related to it by myself that Alhamdulillah i did so will c abt returning to work later

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by faith255

r u asking me will i return to work after the exam?

well upto me.. my main aim to work was to pay for my exam & other things related to it by myself that Alhamdulillah i did so will c abt returning to work later

Oh ok. Yea this exams needs great financial commitment. All the best.

[psoriasis]

i am in this boat too. old IMG daughter, family cant live without that doing job of alternate nites.. i am studying since sep 2012.. still required 6 more month ahead. i am slow reader and slow learner too, but hopefully will not let down myself. i will follow my dream of usmle no matter what will be my destiney

[val7]

wish I could take time off, but working is my only source of income, so I guess I will have to keep doing that and try to study on the side (which has been going reaaalllyy slow...)

[mk09]

Glad to see all of you here. Im working as well but its an internship not even paid. I regret joining it now. Have 6 more months to go. Graduated last year but the studying pace is really slow. 4 to 5 hours max excluding oncalls and other busy days. I feel like I've forgotten what I studied way in the beginning already...

[mk09]

Originally Posted by val7

do you recommend any specific order to study the different subjects? I really do not have much time to study next to work (just started and still trying to figure it out...)

Just start with your least fav and harder subject this way you spend greater amount of time to ponder things over and understand the concept really well

[nsesereso]

Guys we can so it.
I know guys who scored >240 plus full time work.
I am working as well. Do take a short leave close to ur exams

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Oh ok. Yea this exams needs great financial commitment. All the best.

you fixed a date for the exam? mine is 30 days... cant afford more time off work now...

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

you fixed a date for the exam? mine is 30 days... cant afford more time off work now...

Yes. I have 23 days left. Man I never thought it was that close. I was thinking a month but the feb 28 days trick fooled me.
I cannot have any explanation not to return to work. Infact I have 2 weeks to return to work and then ask for 3 days off to write the exams.
Still on uworld first round. I need a miracle man.
How far are u now?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Yes. I have 23 days left. Man I never thought it was that close. I was thinking a month but the feb 28 days trick fooled me.
I cannot have any explanation not to return to work. Infact I have 2 weeks to return to work and then ask for 3 days off to write the exams.
Still on uworld first round. I need a miracle man.
How far are u now?

same man, i had to go back home for ten days to get my US visa, spent 21hr transit in Dubai revising...that wasnt fun...

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

same man, i had to go back home for ten days to get my US visa, spent 21hr transit in Dubai revising...that wasnt fun...

Really!
Good luck man. How is it going so far?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Really!
Good luck man. How is it going so far?

hoping to finish UW in the next seven days and do FA a lot.. i hope i can get a decent score...

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

hoping to finish UW in the next seven days and do FA a lot.. i hope i can get a decent score...

How many questions left from uworld?
How many blocks u doing daily. My we are surely in same boat. I tot I was alone.

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

How many questions left from uworld?
How many blocks u doing daily. My we are surely in same boat. I tot I was alone.

right now doing 100 questions per day. 63%left, score is fluctuating too much though... from 50-80%...

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

right now doing 100 questions per day. 63%left, score is fluctuating too much though... from 50-80%...

Yea same here. How do u do 100q from uworld since each block is max 46?

[dr_pawandeep]

hi friends..i know its hard to work and study for usmle at same time...i am going through it but i got somewhat lucky and i got a job at assisted living center and i work night shifts so if someone residing in usa and studying for usmle and at the same time requires to work too so that might be a good idea as i work night shifts i m able to extract 5-6 hours of study....

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Yea same here. How do u do 100q from uworld since each block is max 46?

i am doing it in tutor mode and i do 20 20 30 30

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

i am doing it in tutor mode and i do 20 20 30 30

Oh ok!
I am doing it full block random and timed.
We got to speed up man.

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Oh ok!
I am doing it full block random and timed.
We got to speed up man.

added 21 more days to my prep... cant make it in time for me thats why.

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

added 21 more days to my prep... cant make it in time for me thats why.

Yea it's not easy cramming uworld in few days/weeks. But am on it I can't afford any more days from work so I've got to go by my date. I would take nbme after uworld if it says otherwise then I may look at my date again. So what's ur new date?

[dr_kg]

Originally Posted by nsesereso

Yea it's not easy cramming uworld in few days/weeks. But am on it I can't afford any more days from work so I've got to go by my date. I would take nbme after uworld if it says otherwise then I may look at my date again. So what's ur new date?

31st march let me know how your exam was when u r done

[faith255]

will u guys do any other qbank? or only UW? also how many times have u guys done UW already & planning to do?

im also planning for march i just hope my nbmes r good enough IA ! :/

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by dr_kg

31st march let me know how your exam was when u r done

Sure. I hope my nbmes suggest well.
Will let u have all the tricks

[nsesereso]

Originally Posted by faith255

will u guys do any other qbank? or only UW? also how many times have u guys done UW already & planning to do?

im also planning for march i just hope my nbmes r good enough IA ! :/

No, still doing first round uworld With good notes taken for reading which can cover up for 2nd round I think. No time for multiple read of uworld. Work is pulling us.
Ofcourse If U have time do some other qbank. but I will try and do only my weak area in either Kaplan qbank or rx as and wen time will allow.
But don't forget it's all about what ur nbme tells u.