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#1 ·
dear friends

I am about to take a competitive residency program in American university of Beirut, but they send me a message to tell us that the exam is called iFoM CSE "International Foundation Of Medicine Clinical Science Exam", and it is done by NBME

please if any body have information about this exam and how I can prepare myself for it and if I can use Kaplan materials for this purpose.
 
#2 ·
It's like the CK exam.

A friend of mine has taken that exam and then he took USMLE Step 2 CK. He said the questions and the style were identical between the two exams. The only exception is that they don't ask you specific issues about the US Health Care and stuff like that. So for example you won't see emphasis on Lyme disease, ethical issues, ...etc

So I think if you use Kaplan Notes for the CK you should do fine in the iFoM CSE.

For more information you can also visit this web page http://www.nbme.org/students/ifom/index.html

Good luck ;)
 
#6 ·
A friend of mine has taken that exam and then he took USMLE Step 2 CK. He said the questions and the style were identical between the two exams. The only exception is that they don't ask you specific issues about the US Health Care and stuff like that. So for example you won't see emphasis on Lyme disease, ethical issues, ...etc

So I think if you use Kaplan Notes for the CK you should do fine in the iFoM CSE.

For more information you can also visit this web page http://www.nbme.org/students/ifom/index.html

Good luck ;)
Hi all
does anyone know how and where to register for the ifom exam, i need it for the residency at my area.. imp plzzz.
 
#5 ·
its residency program in American university of Beirut in Lebanon its include iFoM CSE exam is all the requirement and it held once time a year in February each year ,all the branches is opened but you ll receive very low salary from 600-900$ the highly competitive programs is diagnostic radiology ,dermatology, ophthalmology.

the website of AUB

http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~webgme/

Im ready for any question or help
 
#8 ·
If i took the IFOM CSE exam few months ago (which is administered by the NBME) do i click yes for item 5 in a step 2 ck application now?

"Have you ever submitted an application to the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) for a Part or Step examination? "

or does that item only apply to US and canadian citizens?
 
#16 ·
Hello every body,
please i need help regarding if it is possible to apply for IFOM exam at American university of beirut from out side ,because i live in qatar and how to apply with details plzzzzzz:sorry: .
thanks
Hey man, contact the GME office of AUBMC.. they'll tell you what to do. usually all the information is accessible through their website. But if it isnt you'll have to call them about registration.
 
#24 ·
dr Ran & doctor Moe i've got few questions regareding IFOM exam >>>
when it is going to be held in Lebanon this year , the other question is for Dr.Moe >>i heared that the highest registerd score in that exam was by a student from AUB(American university in Beirut) university (as written in their site) >>>>>>>>and it was in the year 2010 >>>scoring 94% correct answer and it ssemed like u studied there so i'd love you to tell me (if u know) what that amazing score correlated with on 800 scale and 3 digit step 2 ck equivalent. and also what books do u use in AUB as a reference for the IFOM exam to get such high scores.
thanks in advance
:)
 
#25 ·
dr Ran & doctor Moe i've got few questions regareding IFOM exam >>>
when it is going to be held in Lebanon this year , the other question is for Dr.Moe >>i heared that the highest registerd score in that exam was by a student from AUB(American university in Beirut) university (as written in their site) >>>>>>>>and it was in the year 2010 >>>scoring 94% correct answer and it ssemed like u studied there so i'd love you to tell me (if u know) what that amazing score correlated with on 800 scale and 3 digit step 2 ck equivalent. and also what books do u use in AUB as a reference for the IFOM exam to get such high scores.
thanks in advance
:)
hello,,
how r you?
IFOM exam in lebanon is going to be held on 26th of JAN. 2012, and the registration already started on 15 of NOV. 2011 .
all the best for you.
 
#30 ·
Just viewed this post....I took IFOM in qatar, in oct 2011.,,3 days before my step 2 ck was scheduled.. and as i was already very much tense about my upcoming ck, i didnt worry much about this exam.!! n during the exam itself, i continously kept on trying making a list of all the topics i was supposed to revise before my ck...:)

Got a score of 721...which is pretty decent..as 500 is the mean, 100 is the std deviation:)

Anyways ofcourse i read the usual books...kaplan series, uworld n kaplan qbank...!!

exam was much much easier than ck itself...!! there were 2 mcq papers, of 100 questions each, total time alloted was 3 hrs for each section...!! i think i spared more than half an hr in my first paper...2nd paper was comparitively difficult, i did it with a very relaxed speed, n ended up with only minutes to spare..
As its already more than 3 months since i took the exam...i dont remember much about the stuff that was tested...but it was pretty much the same stuff that is considered high yield for ck..

Good luck:)
 
#32 ·
hey

Just viewed this post....I took IFOM in qatar, in oct 2011.,,3 days before my step 2 ck was scheduled.. and as i was already very much tense about my upcoming ck, i didnt worry much about this exam.!! n during the exam itself, i continously kept on trying making a list of all the topics i was supposed to revise before my ck...:)

Got a score of 721...which is pretty decent..as 500 is the mean, 100 is the std deviation:)

Anyways ofcourse i read the usual books...kaplan series, uworld n kaplan qbank...!!

exam was much much easier than ck itself...!! there were 2 mcq papers, of 100 questions each, total time alloted was 3 hrs for each section...!! i think i spared more than half an hr in my first paper...2nd paper was comparitively difficult, i did it with a very relaxed speed, n ended up with only minutes to spare..
As its already more than 3 months since i took the exam...i dont remember much about the stuff that was tested...but it was pretty much the same stuff that is considered high yield for ck..

Good luck:)
have u got residency in qatar???i have heard that those who give iform exam more than 2 times are not eligible to sit for the 3rd time in qatar.
 
#43 ·
Hello Khalid & MS

I have contacted nbme & weil cornell both, they have confirmed that the IFOM permits will be release couple of weeks before the exam. However, can you please let me know is there some specific score which HMC require's.
I am in search for a female study mate for IFOM CSE incase if anyone intrested please email me on tazkiyah4allah@gmail.com
there is a group in facebook concerned with application fro HMC( Hamad Medical Corporation Residency Training Programs) this is the name of the group
regarding specific score the minimum was 585 last time ,but the higher the better
 
#44 ·
IFOM (April 2013)

Thank you for the info Oraib.
Incase if you have written exam before I have some questions, can i call you to discuss them. If you dont mind mssg me your number.
How is HMC's response while granting training (internship). Do they look at the score ? & wat about IELTS, is it a must...
After IFOM, does the application is processed professionally by them ?
Frankly, after trying to reach them on phone, I visited there office in person, my experience was pathetic, they r so rude & unprofessional...
 
#45 ·
Thank you for the info Oraib.
Incase if you have written exam before I have some questions, can i call you to discuss them. If you dont mind mssg me your number.
How is HMC's response while granting training (internship). Do they look at the score ? & wat about IELTS, is it a must...
After IFOM, does the application is processed professionally by them ?
Frankly, after trying to reach them on phone, I visited there office in person, my experience was pathetic, they r so rude & unprofessional...
u can call me no prob
number sent
for the Internship yes they have a specific cutoff (was 485)
IELTS or TOEFL it's required but some got through internship without doing it ,but better to be done
 
#46 ·
IFOM application still show in process

IFOM exam dates 29 April 2013 at Doha-Qatar still shows in process when I checked NB website, has anyone got confirmation yet or all of you too still see the status as in-process
Also, does anyone know after clearing the exam how long does it take HMC to call process the form and call us for an interview...
IFOM has kept me on my nerves... Hopefully insha Allah it shouldn't be as scary as i am thinking....... most important post IFOM hopings things should be smooth tthat I start my internship here at HMC...
 
#47 ·
IFOM exam dates 29 April 2013 at Doha-Qatar still shows in process when I checked NB website, has anyone got confirmation yet or all of you too still see the status as in-process
Also, does anyone know after clearing the exam how long does it take HMC to call process the form and call us for an interview...
IFOM has kept me on my nerves... Hopefully insha Allah it shouldn't be as scary as i am thinking....... most important post IFOM hopings things should be smooth tthat I start my internship here at HMC...
there are no interviews , results takes about 6 weeks and if u acheived the passing score automatically after applying u will join next intern batch of July
about the status u should send them a message as most of my friends has the same status of yours ,but when the texted the NBME they reassured them telling thek that they are elegible for the exam
 
#49 ·
thank u oraid..
Yes I too got a confirmation after sending them an email...
Is usmle step 2 easier than ifom? have u written both? Is it possible to write ifom again to improve score? Does having a high score matter to get into hmc?
n how difficult is it to pass? I'm doin my internship in India now. giving this exam in April. I'm trying my max to read well. But preps not going too good. reading MTB now..
Thank u again
 
#53 ·
IFOM

Yes you can write the exam again, however you cannot write the exam while one of your exam application is still open or in-process. Once you complete your exam in April & if you are not satisfied with the score you can write it again later in next batch....
 
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