comlex/ usmle in 8 weeks
hi all,
im currently 8 weeks away from my comlex and usmle exams. Only 20% done with uworld and been scoring 50% mostly. im using FA, uworld, True learn, pathoma mainly and bnb/physeo/sketchy/anking when needed. still not done with content review but im doing questions as i study each system. im not sure if i should be doing anything differently but will start taking mock exams next week and im thinking of doing one exam per week. im so scared of not feeling confident with the material...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: frightenedmedicalstudent Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
Exam is in 6 days, should I push back?
Hey everyone. I am scheduled to take Step 1 on March 30th. I have taken 4 NBME exams and I'm not sure whether to push this exam back or not. Here are my results with percent chance to pass in a week:
NBME Form 29 - EPC 44
NBME Form 28 - EPC 54 (63% chance to pass) taken 3 weeks ago
NBME Form 30 - EPC 65 (96% chance to pass) taken a week ago
NBME Form 31 - EPC 59 (84% chance to pass) taken today
I have yet to take free 120's, but I'm nearing the end of dedicated. I have...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anti_Markovnikov Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Comlex 1 Preparation Advice
Hi,
I am a first year DO student and am doing quite well in my blocks so far.
I would like to get some tips and advice on preparing for Comlex 1 next year.
Specifically my questions are -
1. What is the best set of recommended prep courses/materials that will help with Comlex 1? I am seeing so many options like TrueLearn (Combank), Comquest, Uworld, Amboss etc. I am not sure which ones are most effective or should I get all of them?
2. The Comlex test site mentions Comsae can be...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AspiringDoc2000 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Most predictive practice test compared to USMLE step 2CK
I have done some searching around and based on what I found, people on reddit seem to say that UWORLD SA2 is the most similar and predictive to the real test. I have also seen that the new free 120 is also a good predictor. For those who have take step 2, what practice tests did you feel like were the best predictor and most similar to the real thing? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Anonymouss Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
USMLEagle and other Step 1 prep courses
Hello,
Does anyone have any experience with USMLEagle or any other Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 prep courses that they found helpful/not helpful for studying for these exams? Trying to decide if it's worth it to splurge on one. I wasn't the best student in pre-clinicals and have some money saved.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MateoGM416 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Dedicated time to study for Step 2 CK?
In the post-Step 1 pass/fail era, how much dedicated study time are students normally taking to prepare for Step 2 CK after third-year rotations? What is normal these days? What is ideal?
Of course, everyone is different, and third-year rotations with shelf exams is year's worth of excellent preparation for Step 2.
I think the addage used to be that you need 2 months to prepare for Step 1, 2 weeks to prepare for Step 2, and a number 2 pencil to prepare for Step 3, but I am guessing this...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: docren004 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step II Source Type: forums
For all the average, non-genius high scorers out there. How did you do it?
This post isin't meant for the high IQ's, but rather the average joes who grinded their way into A's and top test scores. I'd love to know how you did it and any advice you'd give to yourself/students about to start mcat/med school studying. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: postbaccgalore Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
NBME Pharmacology Remediation
Remediating with an NBME Pharm exam that covers GI, Neuro/Psych, Endo and Repro. Need to clear a raw 70%.
1. Will sketchy pharm and uworld be enough?
2. How does one answer pharmacotherapy questions without studying all of the pathologies on the side? It seems like this isnt a pharm test, more so path+pharm in one.
3. Do I need any books beside Sketchy? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: indianbeta1 Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
age advice 47yrs
hi dear doctor friends.
I need a advise. I am a 47 years female with teeage boys.
I failed step 1, am i too old for go throgh all this? not sure maybe by the time if i pass step 1 another 10 years mabe if pass step 1 and rest. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ONAMIKA Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
Foreign Step cheating scandal - recalls and screen shots
US Board Discloses Cheating, Grads Say Problem Is Rampant
USMLE says it is invalidating some scores amid mounting allegations that online sellers of test questions have been operating without consequence.
www.medscape.com
Interesting development, posting since I haven't seen it discussed here yet. Given the high stakes, it's really not too surprising that this happens.
Sheriff of Sodium's thoughts on how they were caught:
I really think the benefits of high S2 scores tends to fade away somewhere in the low/mid 260s, so by pushing for 270s & ...
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Billiam95 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Testing in Medical School: Help?
Hi! I will be starting medical school this year (likely at a DO school) and I feel like I'm already completely overwhelmed by all of the different tests that med students take. What is COMLEX, what is USMLE, what are the steps, what is all of this and when do I take them? Help! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anxiousanxiety Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
Failed COMLEX Level 3
I failed my COMLEX Level 3 first attempt. Scored a 312, needed 350. I took my Level 1 in Sept 2017 (594) and my Level 2 in 2018 (508). Looking for advice on what to do differently while working a busy schedule. Last attempt did about 50% of COMQUEST. I will be getting an extension on my COMQUEST since I didn't pass the exam, but was wondering if it would be worth doing COMQUEST all over again and complete 100% of it this time, or if I should switch to COMBANK instead. Any advice would be...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: struggling_resident Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step III Source Type: forums
How can I improve my studying method?
My school doesn't really give us lectures and they don't give us any resources like Uworld, BnB, pathoma, etc.
I purchased a subscription to Bootcamp and USMLE-Rx. I've been grinding those video lectures and practice questions. I'm not sure if this will be enough for my exams. My school does 90-95% NBME questions and 5-10% prof made questions.
Is there any other resource I can use or anything else I should be doing? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SillyGenius Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Best Step One Resources
Hi All,
I am a first-year medical student and am preparing for step 1 what are some trustworthy resources other than the first aid series that you have found to help pass? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: domdiggin Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Step I Source Type: forums
