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83/203 with 3 weeks prep

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teefandme
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05/11/06 - 08:43 PM

Hi all,

I thought I share with you my step1 experience.

I am an IMG and I prepared horribly for the step1:

1- I studied for it ONLY 3 weeks.
2- I ONLY studied First aid and nothing else
3- Did not solve any banks of questions (except the usmle cd that came with the registration)
4- Only managed to sleep 3 hours before the exam.

I had so much trouble concentrating after about 4-5 hours in the exam because my eyes were so sleepy and tired.

After I finished the exam, I had this sure feeling I was going to fail the exam.

Final result = 83 / 203.

Some may say it's not that bad, others will say that is sux and won't give a decent chance for a residency chance especially me being an IMG. My only regret is I wish i planned more for this exam and prepared for it.

I so hope I haven't completely ruined my chances for an IM residency, me being an IMG.

The biggest advice I give to all is : GET A DECENT NIGHT SLEEP before the exam!!! Can't stress that enough.

Good luck to all.

Edited by teefandme on 05/11/06 - 09:19 PM

robin082006
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05/11/06 - 08:51 PM

Congratulations, you've done with step 1.

83 is not a bad score, do not worry.

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got2doit
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05/11/06 - 10:58 PM

congrads, u will be alright...how many hours did u study a day

teefandme
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05/12/06 - 07:27 AM

Around 10-11 hours of effective studying/day

doc179
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05/12/06 - 12:04 PM

congratulations...just 3 weeks of preparation and you have scored so well. 83 is not a bad score also you can work your application up by doing obesrverships and all that. So dont worry..GL

teefandme
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05/12/06 - 12:32 PM

Thank you all for your encouragements.

I wanted to post my experience to also encourage everyone that step1 is not a mission impossible. Just be determined and be cool headed and you'll do fine.

lecheah
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05/12/06 - 04:08 PM

hey thanks dude for the inspiration cool

dun worry about the score,

well at least u pass.

just go for the step 2 now,

u can't change the pass, but the future is in ur hand.

goodgod
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05/12/06 - 06:54 PM

thanks for post .
This score is very nice compard to ur preparation in 3 wks. U r really a inspiration.
U will b able to apply most of the programs. GL for step 2

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teefandme
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05/12/06 - 07:26 PM

Thanks again smiling face

For all who are still struggling with preparing for the Step1, remember....First Aid is an excellent resource especially if you are short on time. It helped me pass against all odds.

zubr
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05/13/06 - 09:44 PM

#10

just curious what is your background? please, give some details: graduation year? country? language in your med school? rating of your medical school in your country? your average grade? occupation before taking the test?
I would like to get the whole picture to normalize the your result on my background :-)
Tnx.

teefandme
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05/15/06 - 02:45 AM

#11

Graduation year : 2006
Country: Lebanon
Langage in Med school: French
Rating of medical school in country: 1st or 2nd at most
Average grade: Averagely ranked
Occupation before taking test: working at a hospital clerckship

mjl1717
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05/15/06 - 05:03 PM

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zubr wrote:
just curious what is your background? please, give some details: graduation year? country? language in your med school? rating of your medical school in your country? your average grade? occupation before taking the test?
I would like to get the whole picture to normalize the your result on my background :-)
Tnx.

good questions

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samdoc
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05/16/06 - 08:44 AM

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great work teefandme!
Its really a great score for 3 weeks prep!
Congratulations and good luck for your other steps!!!

by the way, you were in lebanon and you studied in french??!!

Edited by samdoc on 05/16/06 - 09:11 AM

teefandme
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05/16/06 - 01:35 PM

#14

Yes Sam. Our medical schools are either in French or English. And thnx for the encouragement.

legend82
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05/22/06 - 01:47 AM

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i think you did great ,and u preapare with in 3 weeks ,

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