kc
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I'm posting this for my bf who just got his score today (205/83) took the test on 9/8. Too bad we only found out about this forum after he took Step 1.
He is an IMG who graduated in 1999. Has done 2 years of residency, then only research since then. Took Step 1 after 1 month of low intensity prep 2-3 hrs/night, then 3 weeks of intense prep (7-8 hrs per day). Would not advise such a short prep. He did Kaplan Qbank (67%), USMLE practice CD (67%). Read FA, microbiology cards, Pharm cards, Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple is great, also read Medical Micro & Immuno (Appleton/Lange). Tried to read a biochem review book but gave up. His studying was based on my advice (I took the exam in 1994 - quite different, I think).
Actual Test: nothing like QBank, heavy on biochem, endocrine and physiology. Not at all clinical (lots of people told him it was). Not too much micro or pharm. He thought he failed it.
Crazy man is taking the CS later this month and Step 2 CK at the beginning of November. He is intent on participating in 2005 match.
Though the score is nothing to write home about, we're glad he passed! :lol:
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| caunyd
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Thanks for the advice. Congratulations to him for passing. and Best of luck in the future
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| Malaysian
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Thats awfully kind of you/your bf to share your expereince.All the best to him and to you.
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| monica76
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oh man!!! tht was gr8 in such a short time.... best of luck for the other exams
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