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/r/step1
Guys my exam if after 2 weeks exactly When I do my NBMEs Most of my mistakes are silly Like when I read the answer I say lol that’s so obvious I know the info, but I can’t put it together to solve the question Any advice ?? Because really I started to get burned out But at the same time I don’t want to stop (obviously because my exam is after 2 weeks)
Guys is it ok to feel like I’m not going to pass or what I’m so freaking out
Does anyone have a list of all the sketchy micro and pharm videos and how much time they take? I found one from 7 years ago, but was wondering if anyone has an updated one?
How was today's test
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a serious and motivated study partner to do second pass for USMLE Step 1.
Exam in April.
Resources we’ll use:
- Sketchy Pharma & Micro with Anki Cards. (First pass for me through them)
- Mehlman PDFs & First Aid.
- UWorld Random.
- Optional: AMBOSS Qbank if we have time for it.
How we’ll work together:
- We’ll keep each other accountable with a structured schedule.
- Open to adjusting the plan based on our strengths or needs.
>Note: The second pass period will be 2 months, and we'll start NBME soon after it.
I’m looking for someone who’s committed and consistent and respectful of time and boundaries.
Drop a comment or send me, and we’ll discuss and take it from there! 💪
Guys, as the title implies, I've finished 35% of uworld with 55% corrects and Im getting the same ideas wrong... Im taking the exam in february and Im going to start taking nbmes from next week I've gone thru bnb (important subjects), dirty medicine (micro, biochem), Like 80pages of FA but reading is just not for me, nothing sticks... What to do? Im confident but i need reassurance and i need a tried-plan... Thank you in advance
Does someone have this? I had a Publuu link but now doesn’t work 😔
The best step 2 CK preparation is solid step 1 preparation. Don’t half ass it and go for the test on borderline nbme pass scores. Not only are you putting yourself at a risk of failing you are also doing yourself a disservice in the future and lowering your Step 2 CK score. And please, I know you are coming in the comments, I am not saying prepare like it’s scored and spend years. I am saying don’t just wing it when you get a 50-59 in an nbme. Aim for at least 67% on your practice tests and try to have a solid grasp of all the concepts.
Title says it all
Are we getting results tomorrow or what
Any suggestions for these topics , i am on 2nd revision but i feel i can barely remember these any tricks or suggestions are highly appreciated 😅 Thank you !
Best excuse you've given to UWorld to let you keep your subscription for a little more time and for how much longer did they let you keep it?
Hey anyone whose results was expected tomorrow. Has anyone permitlink disappeared by now?
please someone send me a link of nbme pdfs 20 - 31 in the correct order , like in the format where I can attempt it in 4 blocks with a separate answer pdf ?
Are we expecting tomorrow???
Hey Guys, a while ago I saw a file on this subreddit which had HY stuff which was needed to be done when the exam is near, If anyone has a link or the file please share!
No result? This week???
I recently requested for the extension of my time slot to ecfmg, my college participate in EMSWP, do i need to print form 183 -E or everything will happen online, please help
I have just 15 days left. Im left with nbme 30,31 and Free120. I have had good scores in the previous nbmes so far, all 75%+ but i still feel like i am guessing throughout and that i dont have a proper grip on all the systems. Please tell how do i proceed with these 15 days. How should i space my remaining self assessments. And what should i do in the remaining days? Should i do random blocks of uworld, or should i do systems from FA or mehalmann, or should i just revise all the nbmes and the topics tested in nbmes only?I am so confused, i dont know how to approach my remaining days. Please help me
Taking my exam by this December end. Which areas are being heavily tested for the ones who took their exams in nov/dec?
I’m not doing well in histo, I honestly don’t know what people do to understand it. Are there videos that I can watch or something?
NBME 25 67% NBME 26 69% NBME 27 73% NBME 28 65% CBSE 70% NBME 29 75% NBME 30 73%
NBME 31 75% New free 120 67%
I am writing the exam on 12th december, the Wednesday after two weeks falls on 25th December and the third one on 1st Jan. When will i be getting the results?
If I wanted to do 5-10 Step 1 questions a day all the way until dedicated starts 4 months from now (I'm thinking of using Osmosis for now to save up the UW and because I like their explanations), what exact order of subject/topic/systems would you recommend to start dedicated off on a light but solid foundation of everything? I learn best through questions but every time I try to stick to a question regimen it feels like I am either learning sporadically & won't remember anything or I feel like the questions that I am doing at any given time are not the highest yield/best strategy for prep; and then given the M2 and research load etc I keep falling off track. I would be super grateful if someone has any advice on a less chaotic system of doing it and the rationale for it, tysm.
PS I know I am not absolutely required to study for step 1 rn, I know many people don't & do just fine, but just knowing my study style very well, I do think this is the best route for me personally! :)
Should I postpone or just take it? Already extended and school won't let me take it again unless I pass cbse again ? I literally want to die
Hi i failed step1 about 5 months ago And I'm retaking the exam on Jan 2nd What best to be done in this period since I'm already stressed scared and also not so hopeful I finished about 80% of uworld with taking notes And also started reading mehlmann files What plan could help me most with solving the NBMEs in this month
Which NBMEs does the Mehlman Audio QBank reflect? Are all the recent NBMEs (26–31) covered in the Mehlman Audio QBank? It contains over 1,100 questions. Is it sufficient to know the buzzwords and answers for each question in the Mehlman Audio QBank? Goal is to get passing scores on recent NBMEs
I took step1 last week and I came out feeling...... bad lol I know I should just calm down and just wait for the results, and most of the time I'm living my life but the anxiety comes at me every now and once! i hope my fellow peers are doing well and surviving this awful feeling.
I was wondering.. Does it matter whether you press end test after each section or not?
On one block I answered all the questions, but whilst I was reviewing some of the checked ones, I ran out of time and it automatically ended the block. This wouldnt mean that I got a zero on that block would it?
anyone do UWSAs and fail but still pass?
I came across someone saying this. More wait lmao wtf NBME?💀