Comments on: How to Create a Study Plan for the USMLE http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/ All about USMLE Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: EN http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15656 EN Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:44:11 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-15656 Seriously, is any statistics available on IMG residency acceptance from overseas (without visa, etc.)? I bow to those people and feel totally useless not being able to try hardER myself... Plus, where people get info on other than Match residency programs? As far as I understand, Match is only a portion of ALL residency programs available, which change greatly year by year, and is mainly aimed for top-notch AMGs. Thank you! Seriously, is any statistics available on IMG residency acceptance from overseas (without visa, etc.)? I bow to those people and feel totally useless not being able to try hardER myself… Plus, where people get info on other than Match residency programs? As far as I understand, Match is only a portion of ALL residency programs available, which change greatly year by year, and is mainly aimed for top-notch AMGs. Thank you!

]]> By: Aracely http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15555 Aracely Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:19:19 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-15555 hi, I am an old graduated IMG , already passed step 1 and 2, since i did not apply for residency this year , I am planning to take step 3 and also make some externship . i am really focused in what i want , which is work as Md in USA.Please give some advice for material review for step 3 and also any website to look into USCS, cause i like apply directly to the hospitals cause those companies that hook u up charge too much. Also like to say to my colleges in the same situation Please do not surrender, keep your self up. thanks. hi, I am an old graduated IMG , already passed step 1 and 2, since i did not apply for residency this year , I am planning to take step 3 and also make some externship . i am really focused in what i want , which is work as Md in USA.Please give some advice for material review for step 3 and also any website to look into USCS, cause i like apply directly to the hospitals cause those companies that hook u up charge too much. Also like to say to my colleges in the same situation Please do not surrender, keep your self up. thanks.

]]> By: askdoc http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-13310 askdoc Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:13:47 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-13310 Hi michael, Really hard to pinpoint what your problem is unless well I know you better. You can enroll in my course. That way you can learn how to properly study and compare it with the way you are studying. Plus, there are chat sessions where we can sit down and go thru what you are doing wrong. Askdoc Hi michael,

Really hard to pinpoint what your problem is unless well I know you better. You can enroll in my course. That way you can learn how to properly study and compare it with the way you are studying. Plus, there are chat sessions where we can sit down and go thru what you are doing wrong.

Askdoc

]]> By: michael soliman http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12474 michael soliman Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:25:51 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-12474 hi, I took the usmle step 1 and failed 4 times, I'm 28 years old grad of class 2006, I have just scheduled for the step 1 for the 5th time on 1st of nov. 2011, I have about 7 hours to study daily, I went though most of the study material and as for the q banks, it was only UW . I'm sure there is something wrong with what I do but I failed to spot it, If u could help I'd really appreciate it hi, I took the usmle step 1 and failed 4 times, I’m 28 years old grad of class 2006, I have just scheduled for the step 1 for the 5th time on 1st of nov. 2011, I have about 7 hours to study daily, I went though most of the study material and as for the q banks, it was only UW . I’m sure there is something wrong with what I do but I failed to spot it, If u could help I’d really appreciate it

]]> By: Mohammed http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5052 Mohammed Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:24:48 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-5052 Hi ,, First I have to say what a stunning blogs that u have made ,, Thanks for ur effort . I really enjoyed reading ur advices ,but still have some Qs. if u don't mind My college is following another system , since we have 7 years for medical degree 1yr ( pre-med ) 3yr (basic phase ) 2yr(clinical phase) 1yr ( internship ) I'm in the third year which is the second year of the basic phase , so i'm planning to take the USMLE step 1 after finishing the basic phase . what is the possible plane to preparing ? I'm thinking to consider the Kaplan Home studying program as a source for the rest of the basic phase ? and is't a best time for preparing ? i will take the USMLE step 1 in the end of the Basic phase . thanks a lot Hi ,,

First I have to say what a stunning blogs that u have made ,, Thanks for ur effort .
I really enjoyed reading ur advices ,but still have some Qs. if u don’t mind

My college is following another system , since we have 7 years for medical degree 1yr ( pre-med ) 3yr (basic phase ) 2yr(clinical phase) 1yr ( internship )

I’m in the third year which is the second year of the basic phase , so i’m planning to take the USMLE step 1 after finishing the basic phase .

what is the possible plane to preparing ? I’m thinking to consider the Kaplan Home studying program as a source for the rest of the basic phase ?
and is’t a best time for preparing ?

i will take the USMLE step 1 in the end of the Basic phase .

thanks a lot

]]> By: askdoc http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2366 askdoc Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:17:23 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-2366 Hi Lynk, First, you definitely need to join a course. What kind depends on your main problem. If you problem is self-discipline to study on your own, then definitely online courses like what I offer is out. You need a more structured environment. If your problem is understanding concepts, either type of courses is good. If problem is that you have problem retaining the information, then you need to know how to study and my prep course is more suited for that. So determine first why you are failing. If you want to read one of my students who have failed step 1 multiple times but finally pass, go to my forum under exam experience or click the link.<a href="http://forums.askdoc-usmle.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=110" rel="nofollow"> http://forums.askdoc-usmle.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=110</a> Askdoc Hi Lynk,

First, you definitely need to join a course. What kind depends on your main problem. If you problem is self-discipline to study on your own, then definitely online courses like what I offer is out. You need a more structured environment. If your problem is understanding concepts, either type of courses is good. If problem is that you have problem retaining the information, then you need to know how to study and my prep course is more suited for that. So determine first why you are failing. If you want to read one of my students who have failed step 1 multiple times but finally pass, go to my forum under exam experience or click the link. http://forums.askdoc-usmle.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=110

Askdoc

]]> By: Lynk http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2331 Lynk Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:35:40 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-2331 Hello, I have taken the step 4x and wonder if there is still a chance to complete my MD. I am capable of the information however get killed by time in each attempt. Throughout undergrad and med school I was granted time x 1.5 but was denied by the USMLE despite extensive documentation. Ideally I just want to get through this. I am looking at taking a course now (so many to choose from) but live in NW Canada and there absolutely none offered. I suppose there are 3 options: A: Quit, not something I want to do B: Take an online course, ideally the best option due to lower cost C: Travel to a location that offers a course, could be very costly, but worth it if it is valuable enough for me to learn what i need to know Can you offer any guidance or recommendation? Cheers Hello,
I have taken the step 4x and wonder if there is still a chance to complete my MD. I am capable of the information however get killed by time in each attempt. Throughout undergrad and med school I was granted time x 1.5 but was denied by the USMLE despite extensive documentation. Ideally I just want to get through this. I am looking at taking a course now (so many to choose from) but live in NW Canada and there absolutely none offered.

I suppose there are 3 options:
A: Quit, not something I want to do
B: Take an online course, ideally the best option due to lower cost
C: Travel to a location that offers a course, could be very costly, but worth it if it is valuable enough for me to learn what i need to know

Can you offer any guidance or recommendation?

Cheers

]]> By: askdoc http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 askdoc Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:07:15 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-1613 Hi satya, If you attempt Step 1 and you fail, you can retake the exam anytime. If you attempt step 1 and you pass, you cannot retake the exam until after 7 years have passed. But if you do that, chances are you will be unlicensable in many states as most states require you to pass all 3 steps including Step 3 within a 7 year period from the first time you first took the exam or you will not be eligible to be licensed. You can still take your USMLE but you need to research which states do not have this 7 year limitation because only in those states will they accept your USMLE scores for licensing purpose. You can make as many attempts as you like although again your chances of getting a residency or being licensed is nil. Askdoc Hi satya,

If you attempt Step 1 and you fail, you can retake the exam anytime. If you attempt step 1 and you pass, you cannot retake the exam until after 7 years have passed. But if you do that, chances are you will be unlicensable in many states as most states require you to pass all 3 steps including Step 3 within a 7 year period from the first time you first took the exam or you will not be eligible to be licensed. You can still take your USMLE but you need to research which states do not have this 7 year limitation because only in those states will they accept your USMLE scores for licensing purpose. You can make as many attempts as you like although again your chances of getting a residency or being licensed is nil.

Askdoc

]]> By: satya http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 satya Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:31 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-1601 hello sir, i became graduate on 2010 MAY.i m going to take my step1 at the end of november 2010. may i know how many attempts offered by examination board on step1 exam? eventhough i will go with one attempt i mean to know about this.i attempt step1 know if not satisfied with score whether i have to wait for another seven years? i came to know from someone about this..is this correct information what i got? looking forward for your reply.! thanq hello sir,

i became graduate on 2010 MAY.i m going to take my step1 at the end of november 2010. may i know how many attempts offered by examination board on step1 exam? eventhough i will go with one attempt i mean to know about this.i attempt step1 know if not satisfied with score whether i have to wait for another seven years? i came to know from someone about this..is this correct information what i got?

looking forward for your reply.!

thanq

]]> By: rahul http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/how-to-create-a-study-plan-for-the-usmle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-897 rahul Wed, 19 May 2010 17:22:47 +0000 http://blogs.askdoc-usmle.com/?p=168#comment-897 Hi askdoc. I am an IMG. Completed my final year of medical school in march. Plan to give step 1 around mid-november (it may get extended as I am not upto speed as yet). Aiming high 99 (I dont have a option ... need to score that). I have been an above-average student through out (not to boast .. but to give my background to you) and my basic science funda (acc to me) are quite above average. I have all the review books I know its not required. But collecting books and not reading it - is my hobby haha. Anyways, now on a serious note, I have completed till now 75% Pathology (once in 3rd year of medical school and once right now with Goljan RR and audios) and Immunology (Kaplan LN and videos - i found both of them amazing). My need for advices are as follows 1) Can someone gimme a rough study speed and guidance on books from now, so that i am totally prepped by november. 2) I am ready to spend money on kaplan qbank and usmleworld (I know its a must) ... but what i mean is that if required, i dont mind signing up for both. My BIG question is (I have read everywhere but cant find a genuine answer to this) - which bank should be subscribed when ? Both are necessary? Should I do kaplan qbank along with my first reading now and solve it subject wise and do usmleworld in last months to judge my prep? PLEASE do advise on this. 3) Obviously aiming at high 99 means, i need to know High-yield info like crazy but also know Low-yield info very well as well. Any advice how to cope up with that? What extra effort needs to be given for that? 4) Where do q books such as Lange Q and A, Kaplan q book, First aid Q and A, Robbins Review of Pathology etc stand in the prep ? Hi askdoc.

I am an IMG. Completed my final year of medical school in march. Plan to give step 1 around mid-november (it may get extended as I am not upto speed as yet). Aiming high 99 (I dont have a option … need to score that).

I have been an above-average student through out (not to boast .. but to give my background to you) and my basic science funda (acc to me) are quite above average.

I have all the review books I know its not required. But collecting books and not reading it – is my hobby haha.

Anyways, now on a serious note, I have completed till now 75% Pathology (once in 3rd year of medical school and once right now with Goljan RR and audios) and Immunology (Kaplan LN and videos – i found both of them amazing).

My need for advices are as follows

1) Can someone gimme a rough study speed and guidance on books from now, so that i am totally prepped by november.

2) I am ready to spend money on kaplan qbank and usmleworld (I know its a must) … but what i mean is that if required, i dont mind signing up for both. My BIG question is (I have read everywhere but cant find a genuine answer to this) – which bank should be subscribed when ? Both are necessary? Should I do kaplan qbank along with my first reading now and solve it subject wise and do usmleworld in last months to judge my prep? PLEASE do advise on this.

3) Obviously aiming at high 99 means, i need to know High-yield info like crazy but also know Low-yield info very well as well. Any advice how to cope up with that? What extra effort needs to be given for that?

4) Where do q books such as Lange Q and A, Kaplan q book, First aid Q and A, Robbins Review of Pathology etc stand in the prep ?

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