nithu
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Hi,
I am nithu, new to this forum.I am taking my CS on may 2nd.I am an old graduate, graduated in 2001.I was working in uk till 2005, now a full time mother in US.Read LISA M 's journals for all the steps,it helped me lot and gave me courage to start my steps.
Starting with CS as i think it will be more easy for me coz of the clinical experience i have.Step1 and 2 will be the biggest task in my entire life as i haven't actually studied ( real study ) since my graduation .
I have started my prep with UW. I have gone thru the introduction and the first 10 sample cases.Hopefully i can finish the next 10 now.Now its 11.20 am, a very late start of the day.Hope i can make use of the rest of the day fruitfully.
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| nithu
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Today i started my prep at 9 AM.
I have couple of sample cases to finish and then practice.
Hope i can do it
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| LisaM
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Hi Nithu, Welcome to the forum and to USMLE preparation. I found a lot of help and support both academically and emotionally from people I met here and hope you will too. All the best to you.
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| nithu
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Finished going through UW sample cases.
Need to go through the 40 practise cases, bit lazy nowadays.
Please god give me courage to fight this exam.
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| nithu
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Today was a productive day.Going well with the practice cases.
Practiced cases with one of my friends, its working really great.
I think i need to concentrate on the councelling part.Hopefully i will be better.
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| drB+
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 Hi,I think you are in good speed.I have just registered for the CS.Havent started studying for it.Do you suggest USW to be a good resource?Let me know your opinion.
Thanks!
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| nithu
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Yesterday was a bad day for may didn't do much practicing.Hope i can be better today.
Need to finish 10 more cases from UW.
hi drB+,
UW is the best option.I don't know much about FA, it seems FA has listed all the DDs for each case separately.UW will be sufficient if u go thru all the cases.
Good luck for ur exams :
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| nithu
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Hi,
Its my last week of CS prep, i was planning to practice today but nothings working.I was awake from 5 am but not able to concentrate.I thought i will spend some time reading the experiences in prep 4 mle.Now i think i can start with a motivated mind.Hope i can make it.Please god help me.
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| nithu
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Going strong with the preparation.Timings seems ok, hope i won't get any strange cases.My friends were telling there will be some acute cases aswell.Hope i won't make any huge mistakes.
I have done what i can do , rest i am leaving it to god, i am sure he will help me.
I just need to be cool and calm during the entire exam.
5 MORE DAYS TO GO
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| nithu
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Completed CS on may 2nd in philly. I used UW and FA . The UW videos were great to teach physical examination.The proctors and SPs were all nice in Philly.I think my exam went on well.All the cases were very straight forward.My advice to all those who are planning to take exam is to practice writing the PN coz this will help u save a lot of time.Try to remain cool before and during the exam, they are actually not there to test ur knowledge.We need to behave professionally,don't let the patient know that u are nervous inside.Expect some unusual answers from the SPs, they won't reveal anything unless u ask specifically.This is what i think, if anyof u have any doudt pls don't hesitate to ask.Need to start step 2 ck prep now.Thank u all for ur help and support.
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| naina
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hi nithu,
felt bit relieved after reading ur post, i have my exam next week in philly, have few doubts,
did u drape the pt as soon as u entered the room, do we have to use layman terms for rectal and pelvic examination if so what r they,
overall how are the SPs when did u report at the centre and when did the actual exam started, how were the two breaks divided,
iam sorry for such a lengthy post,
thank u very much in advance and wish u all the success
naina
Edited by naina on 05/04/06 - 09:51 AM
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| nithu
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Hi Naina,
I didn't drape the patient as soon as i entered, but did it before my physical examination.For PR u can tell - 'we will be examining ur back passage with one finger, its not painful but may cause bit discomfort'.When i explained about pr the SP asked the q ,whether it hurts doctor?.
Counselling of lab result - My opinion is u should tell all the cases what investigation u are going to do in layman's term.
There will be atleast one ER setting, just let the patient know that u care for their pain and will sort the pain as soon as the PE is over.
The center will open at 7.30, they will def start the orientation at 8.00 am.Exam will be over by 3.30.U will get a 30 mt break after 5 cases, then 15 mt break after 4 and then 3 cases [ 12 cases ] .I hope that covers everything.I will be ready to help , in case u have anymore doudt.
Edited by nithu on 05/04/06 - 09:44 AM. Reason: mistake
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| naina
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hi nithu,
thanq u very much for sharing the information,if u dont mind can u share ur email address with me,
thanq
Edited by naina on 05/04/06 - 09:23 AM
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| Isther
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Hello nithu:
your post is quite useful. My exam is this monday and your posted tips helped during my preparation. Wish you all the best in the remaining process of residency.
Take care!
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| nithu
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Thank u so much isther
Good luck for ur exam, u will be fine.Try to remain confident and cool.
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| docrao5
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hi there, i`m new to the prep journal. my exam is on 25th may, in houston. doing the uw and FA. i`m a bit nervous about the diagnosis part. what if i dont figure it out? also isaw this list of 40 cases on the downloads section. has anyone done those cases? or are they very old? pls let me know
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| nithu
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Hi docrao5,
Don't worry much about the diagnosis part, but try to be confident with all the dds for the cases given in UW.Concentrate on histroy taking, try not to miss any of the imp headings-PAMHUGSFOSS.I am not sure about the 40 cases, but be familiar with all the cases in UW.They won't ask anything otherthan that.Good luck.Please be free to ask anymore doudts that u have.
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| pratiksha
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nithu wrote:
Completed CS on may 2nd in philly. I used UW and FA . The UW videos were great to teach physical examination.The proctors and SPs were all nice in Philly.I think my exam went on well.All the cases were very straight forward.My advice to all those who are planning to take exam is to practice writing the PN coz this will help u save a lot of time.Try to remain cool before and during the exam, they are actually not there to test ur knowledge.We need to behave professionally,don't let the patient know that u are nervous inside.Expect some unusual answers from the SPs, they won't reveal anything unless u ask specifically.This is what i think, if anyof u have any doudt pls don't hesitate to ask.Need to start step 2 ck prep now.Thank u all for ur help and support.
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| pratiksha
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hi
i m pratiksha i m going to give my cs in 1st week of july and just completed my step-1 i wanted to know will FA and UW and one month for its preparation is enough pls let me know.....
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| nithu
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Hi
Did the oasis trick, it showed our records says u have already passed the exam.Thank god, was very much worried these few days.
Thank u all so much for ur support
Thanks to LISAM,digildoc, and all others in the forum
My diary did help me a lot in the CS, now back with my CK prep.
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| sridevibandaru24
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Hi Dr Nithu! I am sridevi. First of all let me say Congrats! I am planning to take step2cs before step2ck. is this the right way? i am about to finish my step1. I dont know whether taking step2cs prior to step2ck is good or not? i am requesting u to advise me regarding this.
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