Jay Leno
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hi every one, i gave my exam yesterday at houston, both proctors and SP were nice and cooperated well. I think I was okay with my data gathering and patient note, but often missed some or other physical exam  , i think if any one is in current practice he should not have much problem, as the cases are common, but keeping yourself calm is most challenging. best of luck to all, hope we all pass. any one with similar experience is welcome
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| Maggie
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hi
you will be just fine,
ha it's easy to say, I'm taking my tomorrow, I'm sooo nervous
but we shall see
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| collins
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my exam was 2 days ago..what an experience!! the time really is a factor..i didn't even get a chance to look at my watch..ran out of time in the beginning(i was already concluding the encounter)..once i calmed down, it wasn't bad..usually left the room with a minute to go..proctors are extremely nice..the exam went quickly..amazing how fast 25min. can fly by!!good luck everybody.
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| drdr
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Hi Collins. Where did you take your exam. I have mine in Phili. and wanted to know if thats where you took it and if you know of any place to stay there.
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| collins
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philadelphia..i don't know any places to stay because i live an hour away and just drove to the test center..i noticed plenty of hotels, but i didn't see any near the center..i'm sure you'll be able to find one..check out the USMLE website
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| rhonda
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Hi! Is there any difference as to which place you take the exam, like is it any easier if you take it in one place compared to another? Or are they just about the same anywhere? Thanks!
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| rhonda
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"collins" wrote:
my exam was 2 days ago..what an experience!! the time really is a factor..i didn't even get a chance to look at my watch..ran out of time in the beginning(i was already concluding the encounter)..once i calmed down, it wasn't bad..usually left the room with a minute to go..proctors are extremely nice..the exam went quickly..amazing how fast 25min. can fly by!!good luck everybody.
You seem to be doing great collins! Good luck with your score and the match...I guess all it takes is a good attitude to match the hard work! Happy Holidays 
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| collins
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i don't think it matters where you take it..the cases will be similar..i was really pleased with the philadelphia staff..very friendly, casual atmosphere..made it less stressful..happy holidays!!
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| taky
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Please let me know about your cases and when are you going to start study for step 3
Thanks
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| collins
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sorry...we are not allowed to discuss the cases..step 3 will be taken during residency.
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| sar
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Hi all,
I have CS exam on 10th feb. I took Ck on 22nd dec. After taking 8 days rest, now i have to start CS prep. Can any one of you who have taken CS, tell me is one month enough for CS prep. I am out of touch of medicine for 6 years.
Please suggest me, can I prepare for CS with in this short period of time or should I rescheduled my exam date????
Best of luck to all of you for your result!
Sar.
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| bugsbunny
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hi..i took step 2 on 22nd dec too...my CS is on 27th jan...i have been outta touch with medicine for abt 3 yrs now.,...still would try to give it my best shot. good luck
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| sar
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Thanks bugsbunny for replying. Glad to know that i am not the only one who is trying to take CS in such a short period of time.
Have you started prep yet, are you going to take usmleworlds CS course?
I just watched physical exam site (on this forum). Its really good.
Good luck for your CK result and CS prep!
Sar.
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| bugsbunny
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yes..i have started preparing for CS..i have taken usmleworld.com course for CS..im gonna go through all cases n practice them over my family members...n i have one interview call to attend on 24th jan too..so that might take few days out of my schedule...still i m planning to take it on my scheduled date...just in any case if i think im not ready ,,i might postpone it,,but thats a remote possibility as i want to get over with these exams for a while....i wasted some time pondering over my step 2..didt do very well on it i think..but i hope i pass...good luck!!!
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| sar
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I think thats a good idea bugsbunny, i too want to take these exam as soon as possible. I am also trying for residency 2005. I dont know is it possible or not, but i am trying my best.
I will take uw course from tomorrow or day after it. I will practice on my family too .
You will definitely pass CK,
Stay in touch!
Sar.
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| bugsbunny
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hi...well where r u right now?..im in wisconsin..i have my exam scheduled at chicago...im kinda skeptical now in asking people if they want to discuss stuff..i left a messg on usmle.net abt if anyone taking CS at chicago on 27th jan...somebody left their fone number there to contact them,,i called but no one picked fone n i even left my contact number on answering machine..but have't heard from that person so far..but i guess not everyone is alike..right?..u r most welcome if u wanna discuss anything..just leave me a messg..good luck!!
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| sar
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Hi bugsbunny,
I am in virginia. At now, I dont know about the cases well, i even have not taken uw course yet. My husband tells me to discuss cases with him, as he is a physician too, but i think I should first study some cases, in order to discuss them.
Thanks for offering me. I will let you know whenever i feel the need to discuss them.
Hope your studies going well.
I am counting down for CK result. [-o<
If you get your result, let me know too, or if i get my result first i will let you know.
Good luck! :icon_thumb:
Sar.
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| bluestar
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I have a basic question on taking step2 CS and match. What's the deadline of applying for match, say of 2005? Somebody told me I'd better have all test results by November to match for the following year. But I am surprised to see you guys are still taking exam in Jan to catch the match of 2005? Then maybe I don't have to take all the exams in such a hurry. Also, what do you guys use for step2 CS preparation and how long does it normally take to prep for it for somebody like me who's out of medical for 5 years? Please let me know. Thank you very much!
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| collins
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deadline to apply for the match is Dec. 1..there have been many ECFMG newsletters stating that those who take CS after Dec. 31 are unlikely to have results available in order to participate in the match(2005)..and there is no guarantee that those who take it before that date will have results ready either..if you're planning to start in 2006, try to have all steps completed as early as September.. books, first aid and kaplan should suffice.
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| bluestar
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Collins, Thank you for the reply! Are you saying I should be done with the test by Sep and not having all the test results by then, right? I don't know how long I need to wait for step2 CS results to come and should I have its result by the time I send my application or at least for the interview?
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| bluestar
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gotcha. Thank you. Where can I find info on which hospitals offer prematch? How can I gather some info before I actually send my applications for the match?
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