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hi all
i am an img and looking for a serious , dedicated study partner for step 1 who has a determination to achieve high scores .my exam is in end of july.
done 2 readings of kaplan and almost done with q bank.
can discuss on phone.
if any one is interested can email at drsnalini@hotmail.com.
good luck to all
bye.
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| oldkidontheblock
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Hi
I am also an IMG. Looking for someone aiming for high score and planning for Jan 2007. I have just started studying so if you are interested let me know.
Thanks and good luck.
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| target
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Hi,
I am also starting this week for Step 1. If you are interested in being a study partner be in touch regularly please reply. What have you started with?
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| Dark Gable
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Count me in. I am starting prep now for Step I
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| oldkidontheblock
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Hi Target and Dark Gable! when are you planning to write the step? I have started off with Biochemistry.
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| bzayewah
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Count me in, starting with biochem.
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| seems
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hey there
i stared it too.but am done wz physion only ,now thinking of doin either biochem r bahvaioral sc.
ok lets strat biochem ( since i m week in biochem,and i becum lazy ,but when there will be group ill have to do it) and keep a target of some topics and a date for it ,mean n one day we shd be done by that and the end of the day when we r done ,we cud post here,or even email each other.
reply back if u guys r interested.
thanx and goodluck 
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| target
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Hi everybody,
Thank you for the prompt response. Well looks like everybody is up for biochem and we could be a team. Let us do it guys!
I am planning to take by Dec 2006. I am a single mom and have a 8hrs a day job.
But I will try my best to keep up. Hope you all in a better situation than I am.
First of all what book are you are using? Let us set up a weekly target, say get back every Sunday. I am going to be reading Kaplan home study kit - hence will be starting off with volume 1 biochem part which is 112 pages. Topics include
1) Acid base equilibrium & buffering 2) protein, enzymes adn coenzymes 3) Bioenergetics 4) Carbohyddrates 5) Lips 6) aminoacid metabolism and 7) summary of metabolism.
Whichever books you are comfortable with I hope you are up for these topics for the next week-10 days. Any suggestions? Keep in touch on progress during the week.
Cheers!
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| seems
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hey target
i will use kaplan for most of the biochem but sumtime lipincotts biochem whn i dunt get stuff frm kaplan.
i guess the topic arrangment is diiferent in book,i mean my 1st chaptr is genetics. i m using kaplan 2005-2006.
so i guess we have to go topic wise ,if everyone is using adifferent book,or will d owhat majority wants ,is that ok wz u guys
waiting 4 ur replies
thanx & goodluck
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| jaide
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hey all.... i guess...i want in too.... i wasnt doin biochem...was into pyhsio...
but i'll start it from tmrw........
so i was thinking..since most of us r doin kaplan but ther seems to b some disparity as to the chapters... how bout we all decide at the begining the topics/chapters we must finish in a given time... everyone can do their own chapters or topics..but must finish within designated time..so we can all finish the subject at around the same time......just a thought...
ps...i usually prefer goin from begining to end...so im gonna do section 1 ch 1.2.3...that equals about 26 pages....depending on speed and concentration(we all follow a diff piper) its gonna take no more then two days...less preferably....
so tell me if u wanna do it this way...
im using the kaplan notes 2005...
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| target
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Hi seems,
Are you using Kaplan notes ( is this the one that accompanies the lecture videos ) or is it different. I bought a home study kit from Kaplan which is four volumes classified into general and organ system based categories. The first volume has Biochem, Mol Bio Cell bio and Genetics as four large sections. If we are going by topics how about the topics I suggested earlier.
Welcome Jade! it is agood idea to finish the subject the the same time so we can all pace ourselves. Lets decide and get started.
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| dr_ecv
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Hi all.
I am an IMG..started prep one month ago and plan to sit in NOV. I have just finished my physio and behavioral science and plan to start Pathology. I plan to read Biochem in the end as I need to be fresh with it, it was my weakest subject. Actually, I wanted to comment on target's books without u asking for my opinion, but I just want to help. When I started to study, I was not aware of this forum and the resources, so I also bought the home review kit. But whenever I asked on the forum, I was strongly advised against it, it seems to be more difficult to study and grasp when compared to the lecture notes, even I found it so,,its more of cramming reather than understanding the concepts. However if you feel comfortable with it, go along with it if the style suits you.
If there is anyone starting with Patho, please let me know.
Good luck to all.
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| Dark Gable
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target wrote:
Hi everybody,
Thank you for the prompt response. Well looks like everybody is up for biochem and we could be a team. Let us do it guys!
I am planning to take by Dec 2006. I am a single mom and have a 8hrs a day job.
But I will try my best to keep up. Hope you all in a better situation than I am.
First of all what book are you are using? Let us set up a weekly target, say get back every Sunday. I am going to be reading Kaplan home study kit - hence will be starting off with volume 1 biochem part which is 112 pages. Topics include
1) Acid base equilibrium & buffering 2) protein, enzymes adn coenzymes 3) Bioenergetics 4) Carbohyddrates 5) Lips 6) aminoacid metabolism and 7) summary of metabolism.
Whichever books you are comfortable with I hope you are up for these topics for the next week-10 days. Any suggestions? Keep in touch on progress during the week.
Cheers!
Target, et al:
I will follow your lead and start with Biochem. I was studying a different topic but I am flexible to change at this point in time. Besides...strength in numbers! I am using Kaplan lecture notes and Lippincott's Illustrated Biochem.
A tip of the cap to you for marshalling us together. I'm a father of four little ones (7F, 6M, 3F, and 1M) with a lovely and supportive wife as part of our team.
Warmest regards,
DG
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| Dark Gable
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jaide wrote:
hey all.... i guess...i want in too.... i wasnt doin biochem...was into pyhsio... but i'll start it from tmrw........ so i was thinking..since most of us r doin kaplan but ther seems to b some disparity as to the chapters... how bout we all decide at the begining the topics/chapters we must finish in a given time... everyone can do their own chapters or topics..but must finish within designated time..so we can all finish the subject at around the same time......just a thought... ps...i usually prefer goin from begining to end...so im gonna do section 1 ch 1.2.3...that equals about 26 pages....depending on speed and concentration(we all follow a diff piper) its gonna take no more then two days...less preferably.... so tell me if u wanna do it this way... im using the kaplan notes 2005...
Good points and suggestions Jaide! Let's lock and load.
Warmest regards,
DG
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| seems
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yeah target ,i m using the kaplan LN wz videos.
ok guys ,i guess we shd start biochem, with the1st 3 chapters ,and shd not take more than 2 days ,so who ever finish it b4 this target of 2 days ,he or she will post here, and this wud encourage the others too. but we shd be done wz all these chapter.if its ur 1st reading ,like mine ,then we shd just read it ,offcourse getting th epoint ,but we cannot REALLY memorize it .this is what i think i dunt abt u guys guy s,but thats whta i have learnet frm this forum, ppl say 1st reading means get familiar wz the stuff ,understand it ,and memorize it wz th esecond revision.
i dunt where do u guys live.our 2days will start at different time and end at different time ,but thats ok i think as long as we finish it in 2 days ,we r good.
ok then if anyone wants to suggest anything ,they can ,but as for now ,the first chapter s,which is abt ,
chp:1 "Nucliec acid Structure and Organization
chp:2 "DNA Replication and Repair
chp:3" Transcription and RNA Processing"
if anyone think that these chpters r less we can add one more to it i guess we shd .
ok so even chpter numbr 4
chp:4 The Genetic Code, Maturation, and Translation
ok guys starting frm 12th of june ,or the 13th of june,mannn .plzz anyone suggest which date?
good luck and see u guys soon
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| jaide
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seems wrote:
yeah target ,i m using the kaplan LN wz videos.
ok guys ,i guess we shd start biochem, with the1st 3 chapters ,and shd not take more than 2 days ,so who ever finish it b4 this target of 2 days ,he or she will post here, and this wud encourage the others too. but we shd be done wz all these chapter.if its ur 1st reading ,like mine ,then we shd just read it ,offcourse getting th epoint ,but we cannot REALLY memorize it .this is what i think i dunt abt u guys guy s,but thats whta i have learnet frm this forum, ppl say 1st reading means get familiar wz the stuff ,understand it ,and memorize it wz th esecond revision.
i dunt where do u guys live.our 2days will start at different time and end at different time ,but thats ok i think as long as we finish it in 2 days ,we r good.
ok then if anyone wants to suggest anything ,they can ,but as for now ,the first chapter s,which is abt ,
chp:1 "Nucliec acid Structure and Organization
chp:2 "DNA Replication and Repair
chp:3" Transcription and RNA Processing"
if anyone think that these chpters r less we can add one more to it i guess we shd .
ok so even chpter numbr 4
chp:4 The Genetic Code, Maturation, and Translation
ok guys starting frm 12th of june ,or the 13th of june,mannn .plzz anyone suggest which date?
good luck and see u guys soon
its my first read too..
i think we should each pace ourselves..48 hrs....whenevr they come around for each of us....
so todays target....ch 1234...now im gonna do a progress report at the end of first 24 hr.....i suggest u all do too...so we can al stay focused and motivated...
gl....
biochem...here i come!!!
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| target
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Dark Gable, Thank you for the kind words. Looks like you have a big team to support you in this task and we are here too.
hey guys! Looks like everyone has Kaplan lecture notes except me. Does any one of you have an extra copy as a soft copy. Where do I get those them second hand from students. HELP!
Meanwhile I am going to read from Home study books from Kaplan and since I dont know the topics it would be good to go my topics that seems has suggested.
Today I didnt get anyting done yet - it is 11 p.m. My son (7m) is in bed now and I am motivated that so many of you are with me. I am atleast going to read a few pages before I hit the bed - starting now June 12th. I am on central time USA. Do you guys want to share which country you all are from if not the exact place - that can be a secret till we get to the exam !
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| seems
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hey there
its good that we have come to a final thing.
so target ,u can get th ebooks frm ebay ,at a very cheap price though.ihad two copies but when i came to the states i left it back home ,cz i cudnt get all the books ,u know the weight of our books 
th eother thing is tht seeing ppl like u ,wz a 7m old son, its very very inspiring for ppl like me ,who has nothing to do ,except a 3 oe sometimes 4 days job(8hrs).
having a baby is a full time job.but a person like u will definitely do it .u r an inspiration to us.
this will be a little tough but INSHA ALLAH soon it ll get over.
i can imagin ur baby he must be soo cute , im sure u wud wanna play wz him all the time
anyways untilll u dunt get the books ,ill tell u what chpters we r doing ,i ll tell u the topics in those chapters ,and i m sure they hav ecoverd everything in ur books ,i guess just the pattern is different.
so dunt worry go ahead we alll e wz u .read what ever u have , the purpose is to understand these subject ,the book doesnt matter ,as longas it is complete.ok .
i think u got the topics 4 these 2 days.
i go by eastern US timings.
ok then u guys good luck to all.
do report at the end of the 1st day .
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| target
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Hi seems,
You are right - as long as we understand the concepts that is the key thing.
I did study till about 12.15 a.m last night and started reading in Kaplan but then switched to First aid just to see what was important. Guess what it was helpful!
It helped to know which was important to grasp. I think it is important to use first aid side by side so we are familiar with the book - kind of see related things according to the topic. You are guys inspire me to read daily - I havent had this motivation for years now. I did the structure of nucleic acids - how about you all?
Hi seems is it possible if you have the entire set of notes to ship it to me if you have someone there - I could pay for the shipping. Let me know.
Keep going u all!
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| aarya
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HI everyone on this thread
Could i also join your study group?
I am an img and am planning to give the exam in nov.I familiarised myself with the syllabus once and now am planning to read seriously.
FRom what I gathered you guys are doing chap123 of Kaplan mol bio till 13th june...today is 13th, I will also try to cover this by tonight. After finishing this stuff will you post stuff to be covered in the next couple of days?
thanks a lot
Regadrs
aarya
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| seems
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hey guys
when i posed yestrday it was bt 10:00 at night,and i only cud do one chpter .since i had to work at night ,i was sleeping th ewhole day ,and now will start studying .
but i ll try to do at least 2 more chpters.
welcome to the club aarya
oh target , i m sorry but my books r already taken by a friend of mine ,i m sorry  , but u cud fine them on ebay for sure really ,and its very cheap there.i got my goljan cd frm ebay it ok.
hope ever one else is doing well.
good luck
see ya soon
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| target
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Hi guys,
I am just back from work and grocery shopping. But I am starting now to study at 8.30 p.m. Hope to get most of the chapters mentioned. Hi seems is there an edition for the Kaplan lecture notes and videos - some say videos some say dvd ? Let me know i just invested about $450 bugs on the Home study kit and dont want to spend more on the notes. I any of you know anybody who has let me know.
Welcome Aarya . SInce you have a general idea of the syllabus you can tell us how to combine the reading (say lecture notes & first aid ) etc . Dark Gable - where are u? Miss U. Hop in . Lets do it!
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| Slacker
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Guys i'm definitly in. What chapters are u doing today? I have started with Anatomy. But i'm willing to do Biochem with you guyz. It will help me pace myself. I really want to get it over with this whole step1!!!!
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| seems
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hiii slacker
we were suppose to do 123 and my b 4th chptr of kaplan biochem. the target was 4 the 12th and the 13th of june.
the 13th is still going on ,so try at least 1 chpter.
i just did 2 out of 4
anyways goodluck and welcome
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