connico
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Hi!
I just took step one for the first time and unfortunately I got 74, I'm pretty bummed out... I studied for 4 months with Kaplan's intensPrep review, first aid for step one, and I also did 80% of kaplan's Q bank, with an average of 68% of correct answers, I was very thorough but couldn't make it.
I'm trying to reoutline my study plan, but I feel very lost and tired. I need advice on how to tackle it again, if anyone has gone through the same. I'm also very concerned about not being able to get into residency having failed it.
Thanks for any advice!!!
Connico
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| Irie
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Hi,
Just wanted to cheer you up abit. Dont be despaired...you're almost there and I am sure that on your next attempt you'll make it. Just take a couple of weeks off, then start the studying again....this time doing alot of questions....anything you can get a hold on. Don't wait too long to start again as now the information is still fresh in your mind.
Take care now...and God bless
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| prep4usmle
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Hi,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience.
Try to identify the weak points in the exam and correct them.
And do lots of questions in your preparation.
Failure is just a step to success :!:
Regards!
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| connico
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thanks so much for your words of support...
I'm taking a couple of weeks off, so I can recharge my batteries...
If you have tips, I'll be grateful!
Connico
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| SilatK
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Cheer up,
Relax a few weeks and then get back on track. Relax and forget averything about the exam right now.
Also as the administrator suggested also, see your weak points.
If nescesary purchase books related to that subject. But remembre you might get lucky and the next exam might be mostly on what you know best and score higher and you will have better possibilities into getting into a better program.
Good Luck and program your exam for January 15.
Best regards!!
Enrique
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| md2besoon
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[-X don't give-up, you almost there...
re-register as soon as you can,review what you need to again, do questions, and go for it
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| Maria A Linarte
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Hi Donate.
I am medical doctor in my country, and my schedule for my first USMLE is in the next three week. I has been taking almost 4 moths in review different topic. You can see my questions in this forum. If this can help you to restart i will very happy for you. Please don't get down you already know how the test look like & in the next time I am sure you will past.
Please let me know if my information is help full. Other wise I have to change the way I am studying. Remember I will in the same room as you were in the next 3 weeks.
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| I.A.
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Hi connico
Don't get discouraged. You are lucky not to get stuck with a low score. And the opportunity is there for you again.
Cheer up, relax, and try to fill the gaps this time.
Good luck to you and to all of us!
Ima
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| connico
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thanks again to all of you for your words of support!
I'm back to the books, reviewing my weak points and going over my notes, which are around 200 pages...
Good luck to you too!!!
Connico
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and being stuck with a bad score for the rest of your life!
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| SonsofJafeth
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Hi there. My Girlfriend just failed step one and it is hard for her. I can see how you are feeling..
Don;t give up. It is nothing really 
Son Of JAfeth
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| rubensssss
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Sorry to hear about your experience, but lookyou are alrery in the way,you took the exam man that's amaizing, try to rest a few days , and then try it again you will do it next time.
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| connico
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thanks again for all the support that I've gotten, I'm back to the books and intend to retake it pretty soon. Wish me luck!!!!
Connico
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| shanm7
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hai connico,
sorry for ur failure.but think that its better than getting a low score and passing i and finding it difficult to find a good placement due to low scores.think that way.
bye
shan
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| usmledoctor1
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i got my result in my step 2 exam. i got 194/79 i m img and i have entered usa because i m married to usa citizen. i m feeling so low because of my scores. please tell me will i be able to get residency in internal medicine
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| namf
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I can't believe how many stories of failure I'm reading here! Anyway you CAN pass. My best advice is get the Goljan stuff. Here's what I wrote others:
You are not alone. I failed too, and posted my comeback attempt here under my daily diary this summer. Please do a search under "Namf: Daily Diary".
I hope you don't find it offensive--I am not interested in profiting on your pain--but I am selling my Goljan materials at cost on 2 CDs. Just write me at bookcash@yahoo.com--don't send it to my inbox here please.
Whatever happens, know this: you can do it.
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| abiguar79
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HEy there,
I'm actually a new member to this forum. Well, I'm also a FMG but from the US. I took my step 1 in june and also failed but planning to retake it in 3 wks. However, i felt like NMBE was the closest to the usmle exam. I didn't score that great on it 360. At least 10 questions were verbatam from my 1st exam. I feel like q bank gives u false hopes, at least for a few people....MY best advise is not to give up!!1 You are so close..Well, i'm not going to give up...I know it's just a matter of hard work, patience and faith in God. Just know that u are not alone...A lot of students fail the 1st time around but make up for it in their retake...GOd bless
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