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USMLE Step 1 Forum USMLE Step 1 Discussion Forum: Let's talk about anything related to USMLE Step 1 exam |
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I am finally in the position to write about my experience and feeling so happy that can write as an old graduate and a mom.
In short: 1. Study materials: - HY gross anatomy - HY neuroanatomy - BRS behavioral + Kaplan lectures - Kaplan biochemistry + Kaplan lectures - BRS physiology + Kaplan lectures - Goljan RR 3rd ed + Goljan audio - Embryology - only FA - Pharmacology - FA plus Kaplan lectures - Microbiology - CMMRS - Immunology - Levinson Actually, I was following the Taus method and I think it's great. 2. Tests: UW cumulative 78% first pass NBME 15- 254 , 1.5 month before the exam NBME 13- 254 , 1 week before I think that my scores didn't improve because I had a minor medical procedure and also came to the USA two weeks before the exam, and had to take care of my child, so didn't have enough time for studying at the end. The most important thing for me is starting doing questions as soon as possible. I was doing UW 2007 offline mode, subject wise and Kaplan 2010, random, just to revise. I was doing questions almost every evening, one block at least. 3. Exam Pathology, pathology, pathology! But a lot of neurology slides, a lot of behavioral and microbiology too. Almost everything except for embryology. I wish I could have known that at the beginning ![]() My advice, regarding the day of the exam is- first go through all the questions, and then return to questions that you don't know and don't understand. Don't wast your time thinking about some equations, statistical problems etc. Time flies on the exam. Mark only what you really don't know. And good luck to you all! |
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Maladec, Pozdravlyaju
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congrats mam
![]() 1. so you only use UWorld online ? despite offline things u mention 2. how many times did you go through kaplan materials ? 3. lastly how long did you prepare? |
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Good job! Udachi na CK!
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Congratulation. !!!!!!! Great
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I went over all of the materials once, and continue revising only from FA, as the Taus method recommends. I was preparing for 9 months. |
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Congratulations ma'am
can u plz tell mehow was the real xam compared to uworld? and are the slides in uworld n FA enough??
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hearty congrats ..many posted about their success, mostly fresh imgs, very few old img but loongg waited for such a post in this forum from sumone not only old img , wife (u ,even a mom) who so bravely crossed d barriers after managing her life nd family nd so successful !!! Only wives know how tough it is !! It encourages so much candidtates like us . Thank you so much !!!
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And about slides, well, the most important thing is to understand concepts. Slides in UW and FA are good, but I was also using google images, for all images- pathology slides, pictures of the deseases, X-rays, CT and NMR. For pathology, I found this very useful http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html |
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inspiring no doubt! how much anatomy was tested on your exam and what were the areas tested? how did you prep for biostat? how many questions were there and how difficuilt was it?
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For biostatistics, for which I think I will never understand completely, I was watching Kaplan videos and repeating and revising questions. There was a lot of statistics and doctor-patients relations, but it was not so hard. Common sense is important here too. |
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congrats ,how many times did u solve UWorld? two or three times?
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how long did you take to go through the Taus method?
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Ma'am can u plz tel me about bacterial genetics..is it enuf if I study FA..Haven't done it even once..will do FA +CMMRS..
PLz advice Thank you
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I did UW twice
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I find FA enough, if you understand it well. But you should go through it several times, and know almost every word ![]() |
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thankyou ,i am studing exactly the same way as you did.I hope i got as good marks as you did.
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And what about BRS physio n HY books n CMMRS ..do I need those..I was planning to buy those..donno r thr cheaper options available..to buy those or if anyone can lend me that would be awesome. .
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After all, at the end, all that matters are FA and UW ![]() |
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mam , plz tell me how many months from exam , u finished uw nd fa once wd 2nd read ? becoz I calculated i'll get only two months before exam date to finish uw nd fa once wd 2nd read the theory
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Two months also!
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поздравления!!!
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Congrats mommy! As a father of a wonderful girl. You are an isnpiration to me.
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What is the Taus method if i may ask?
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I'm afraid people usually need more time for UW. You can calculate- 2145 questions, 46 per block maximum, 1 hour for doing block, and at least 4 h for revision. Approximately two months for first pass
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Regarding TAUS method, I suggest you click on it in my first post, because it is posted as a quick link. |
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Hello KovachMarina! I have found the Tauss Method and going through it right now. It seems like they mostly use other material than Kaplan. Do you think I can substitute them to Kaplan lectures notes or should I use Kaplan and other material at the same time?
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I was thinking of making my schedule like this (Based on AskDoc) and Integrate the Mastery Phase with the Taus Method. What do you think?
Usmle Step 1 Study Plan by AskDoc: Learning Phase (4 months) GOAL Physiology-------------------1.5 week Anatomy---------------------2 weeks Biochemistry-----------------1.5 week Pathology--------------------5 weeks Pharmacology----------------3 weeks Micro/Immuno----------------2 weeks Behavioral Science-----------1 week Mastery Phase (4.5 months) First Revision (12 weeks) GOAL Pathology-------------------5 Weeks Pharmacology---------------2 weeks Micro / Immuno------------- 2 weeks Anatomy--------------------8 days Physiology------------------5 days Biochemistry----------------5 days Behavioral Science----------3 days Second Revision (4 weeks) GOAL Pathology------------------10 days Pharmacology---------------6 days Micro / Immuno-------------5 days Anatomy-------------------2 days Physiology-----------------2 days Biochemistry---------------2 days Behavioral Science---------1 day Third Revision (2 weeks) GOAL Pathology------------------10 days Pharmacology---------------6 days Micro / Immuno-------------5 days Anatomy-------------------2 days Physiology-----------------2 days Biochemistry---------------2 days Behavioral Science---------1 day Test Preparation (1 month)
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In a block how many q we can afford to get incorrect to get a score like you.Thanks
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how did you study fa?? its taking me longer than usual...
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Very inspiring....when was your year of graduation? Also any advice about how many hours/day to study for busy moms?
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Thanks for sharing!
Good luck! |
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Congrats, great score!
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Thank you for sharing!! Good luck!!
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Congratulations great score!!! goodluck in the future
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Thanks for posting. Congratulations.
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Congrats and thank you for sharing your experience
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thank you.
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