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Please add your name and what you have completed so far, the number of revisions and what books you used, +/- videos etc and just cut and paste and post it please.
This should help everybody. Ever since shrunt and jaide took off at a different pace, I think the rest of us just didnt set chapter goals like we started this thread. Can we start this over........what do you guys think? Please fill in if you think it is going to help.
TARGET: Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows! )
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
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TARGET i'm so sorry U are having such a tough time.....but u are focused and that's what matters....u make sure u back to this even after along struggle...and that's commendable........This forum is gr8 'coz it lets us vent out our fustrations..in life not just books and makes sure we get up and get going.
Good for me i forgot it was Independence day iN India and finished what i had to...Today is a bit slower but hey I'm doing what i got yo do.I'm so glad that someone understood what i was trying to say.
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MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
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Hi.......
UNIQUE: I have KLN 2005, pirated material and yes these are few of the initial charts and then starts chapter 2 with bombardment of tables. I think there is not much change except in the end they have given appendices on CD Markers, Cytokines, Adhesion Molecules and Mechanisms of Resistance to Microbial Infections. The linked you gave me of my missing pages after download showed the same stuff except these appendices. I was indeed referrring to these charts....
MYTIME: Thanks for your offer but Tulane University is in US and I checked in Canada I couldn't find any such master's program. I would love to do MCH coz I intend to go into pediatrics so it may help me later. You can still checkout from your friend if she knows about any such program in Canada or about MPH/MHA...their prospects.
SEEMS: 50 Pages wow.......you are going at the speed of light...congrats!!! I admire your speed...I wish I could do that...
TARGET: Looks like you have got into the mood to crush this exam like a cockroach...yucky... Keep it up!!!!
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
Well I hope to find some more info like this.....its good to know each other a little bit more.
Before I forget, thanks coolsuch for your appreciation. Keep visiting us.
Where are the others....
HAPPY STUDYING
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Hi everyone,
Thank you .
I needed an advice and I knew someone from this group can help me.
I am old graduate,graduated in 2000 and am now doing MPH since 2005.So,have been in USA since a year only.my question to you is -Is it possible to read for MLE +do a thesis+job(20hrs/wk). I am slow reader and going back and forth .Get very home sick off and on.I have seen here in the group and its so motivating to see that ,there are people here with so many prob and get up and are doing so well. i treid to do but ...........Can some one give me some suggestions.Is it not good idea to go on with MPH amd MLE ???????IS anyone doing PHD and studying for MLE troo.Pls i wolud really appreciate suggestions.
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COOLSUCH.the friend i earlier mentioned from tulane...went through the same problem but she had other problems as well...U know katirina disaster and all.She tried to do it all passed her MPH but unfortunately failed USMLE....the thing is that she didn't have a whole lot of support going on for her then and i think its also about reading consistently even if for a longer period but from the right materials....i don't think she could at that time afford it.U found ur way into this forum and u'll find ur way out.
The thing i learnt from my mistakes were doubting for even one moment that this exam was doable also not knowing where to go for help.fortunately for my friend i and my family stepped in after Katirna..she stayed with us for 6 months those were not easy days for us but we cudn't let her go.Now she has a job in the deptt. she graduated from and is also preparing for USMLE yet again...I hope that helps.
What i mean is this is certainly possible..DON't QUIT on either.....but go priority based and consistently....if u really want it.
OLDKID...i don't think she'll know abt CANADa but 'l ask.
GOOD lUCK all...i have to go bring my warriors home....tata!
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| target
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MID AUGUST UPDATE : (Let us cut copy paste this link and add your name and portfolio and post - so people dont have to scan through the pages and can find it in one place)
TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
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| unique1
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Wow , forum is vibrating today
So many wonderful posts including Target's highly motivational one !!!!!!
Keep it up folks 
Oldkid... it is a relief to know that I am not missing any thing.
Well....,
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : (  Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Cya later guys . Byeeeeeeeee.
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| coolsuch
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Thank you so much mytime.i really appreciate it.
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wow, i had no idea i was missing so much - honestly guys - i really missed u all!!!!!!!!!! i was sick, hiding, depressed and whatever else u may want to add - first had friends visiting from Philadelphia, over the weekend, then had an episode of food poisoning, took a couple of days off from work - feel a lot better now, at least physically! i've been so depressed lately, but after reading shrunt's post today (or was it yesterday), i'm all geared up to face this battle once again. shrunt should become a motivational speaker!!! and seeing that amazingly encouraging post from target, i'm so over the top.............YES, I CAN DO IT..........WE CAN ALL DO IT!!!!!! i wan't to thank all of u so much for remembering me everyday and not giving up on me - unique, seems, mytime, target, shrunt, oldkid, proctalgia - thank u all (sorry if i've missed anyone) - i'm so lucky to have found u guys - bless the day i chanced upon this thread!
also, would like to welcome dartikaz - u'll be glad u joined this highly motivational group of ours.
its great to see eveyone in the mood to smash this exam. u guys r doing so good, i'm ashamed of myself - will try to cope up from now on. life is all about falling down and having the courage to stand right back. and thats exactly what i'm going to do now. have to cook right now, so rest later............
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TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : ( Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Zenith:
Finished and forgot Physio (KLN + videos) - 1st read
Stuck with Biochem for what seems like eternity now (shame on me) - God willing, will hopefully complete Biochem tomorrow.
Next Target: Genetics.
Taget for coming week - finish Genetics
Graduated in the stone ages - 1998 - worked as a physician for 4 years in my country - came to the US and did MPH in Biostatistics and currently working full-time as a Biostatistician in one of the top cancer hospitals in the country (Thank God for this opportunity).
Personal info - married to the most wonderful guy under the sun. No kids!
Exam date: have pushed it to Feb 2007
Number of hours available to study: 4 hours on weekdays and all weekends, though tend to always waste the weekends.
Edited by zenith on 08/16/06 - 07:34 PM
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Wow guys! this is looking good..........Looks like most of us are lingering around micro/physio and biochem. Hope we can all soon catch up on each other. Zenith good to have you back - lets start again girl! Thanks for editing the post. Like unique says, the forum is vibrating (hope it will keep me awake and burn some midnight oil).
Ok guys, as for me came home really exhausted, so had a nap as per this forum's advice and it extended more than a nap so it is 10 p.m and my son has gone to bed and I am going to hit micro.........lets you how much I cover and I will report back before I get to bed.
Coolsuch, I know how you feel.......It can be hard to handle graduate school especially at the time of thesis and with a job too. I did my Ph.D. in 4 years and was not able to do handle the USMLE at all well but actually thinking of it I could have. I have friends who did Ph.D. and passed with a 4.0 GPA (husband and wife )and scored 99 of the boards. They spaced their exams over one year each for step1 2 and 3. I managed a 4.0 GPA but left a big hole in my USMLE plans. ANother colleage joined for a PHD but cleared her MLE 's but did not do good at all in her PHD and had to wind up with a masters which worked out good for her but she did not have a good opinion from her mentor and others, which ofcourse matters for reco letters in the USA. So bottom line, prioritize your options if you want to take the boards maybe take few credit hours ( minimum for F1 eligibility) and then when you finish your steps you can wind up yours masters.
Now to the rest of you, we all know whom to go now when you have a question in biostatistics ------------ZENITH, the statistics gal for our thread! Ho ho .........I am off to micro now! Come one bugs ..........I am going to get you!
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TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : ( Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Zenith:
Finished and forgot Physio (KLN + videos) - 1st read
Stuck with Biochem for what seems like eternity now (shame on me) - God willing, will hopefully complete Biochem tomorrow.
Next Target: Genetics.
Taget for coming week - finish Genetics
Graduated in the stone ages - 1998 - worked as a physician for 4 years in my country - came to the US and did MPH in Biostatistics and currently working full-time as a Biostatistician in one of the top cancer hospitals in the country (Thank God for this opportunity).
Personal info - married to the most wonderful guy under the sun. No kids!
Exam date: have pushed it to Feb 2007
Number of hours available to study: 4 hours on weekdays and all weekends, though tend to always waste the weekends.
JAIDE
BIOCHEM..:KAPLAN L/N..FINISHED(1 READ)
MICRO/IMMUNO:.KAPLAN L/N..ALSO SOME MRS(1 READ)
PHYSIO..:ONGOIN BRS ALONG WITH KAPLAN LN..HOPE TO FINISH BY 25 AUGUST..
NEXT TARGET.:.PATH...GOLJAN RAPID REVIEW +AUDIO LECTURES..
GRADUATED:2005..CURRENTLY FINISHING INTERNSHIP(LAST MONTH)
INTENDED TEST DATE:JAN 2007
TIME MANAGEMENT:6 HRS ON THE WEEK DAYS..8 ON THE WEEKENDS
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oopsy...almost forgot ...
Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture...Do not build up obstacles in your imagination.
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Hi Jaide, thanks for the post and inspiring message - did you do video for Micro - if so how was it ? From what I hear in our forum only immuno is worth watching. Please feel free to correct me or voice your opinions.
It is 1 a.m at my end - gosh I havent seen past midnight since my time in gradschool. Well the good news is I finished streptococcus and staphylococcus from MRS. I hear my conscience singing "Where there is a will ...........". Well good night guys - hope I wake up tomorrow to catch my 8 a.m bus. Well, whatever ........no excuses this time.
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Hiii guys!!! Its sooooo nice to hear that everyone of you all guys is on roll!! Keep it rocking guys. WE have to make it!! as someone said.. (I dont remember who did ).. Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!! So do everything whatever USMLE takes!! We all have to stand up the best docs! And I think the more you struggle the tougher fighter you become.. So no one in this group is gonna step back!! we all are almost there... I know most oif us are doing so many other things apart from studying for this exam.. But dont you think that this shows how much we all want it... how much we are dying to get this one and dont want to loose hold on!! This explains that we all are having immense urge somewhere in our mind and when your mind wants it you make it anyhow!! So everyone one of us... Do not let any negative emotions to get on your mind... The mind is the temple of every outcome in our life.. Be positive always.. Because when we are positive the whole universe will come together to make it happen!!! I really want to thank you all of you guys... be supportive to everyone in here! We appreciate your efforts and simultaneously notorious to slap your mind gently when we see you are off track... And you do this only when you care for the other person!! Its soooo amazing that we all want everone in here to succeed!!! Cheers to you all!!!!!
As everyone is introducing let me also put my words in here...
DARTIKAZ:
Finished Kaplan firts reading for almost all subjects.
Finished second reading for micro ( now I think things have started to get in mu mind.. I tell you I forget soooo many things... But it feels good when you recall them back)
STatred doing kaplan Qbank Just did 2 blocks yet..
Step 1 target date: October/Nov (if my midterms come in the scene)
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 4-6am and 7-10pm.. On weekends almost 10-12 hrs.. Got to do it guys.. If I dont have lab anyday I just grab my books and sit in the library...
Personal Info: Graduated 2003 from india. Doing Masters in US. Also working as research assistant with my advisor for almost 12-15 hrs/wk (have to keep him happy... Recos?? hahaha.. But I like working in the labs). Recently joined clinical internship at the hospital as part of my coursework which requires me to do 240hrs/sem and then there are classes to attend..assignments..exams and all that stuff you guys are aware of... Sometimes I get lost in all these things but you know what... I enjoy doing these things..And there is Goljan talking to me everday when I am walking to school, when I am travelling..He keeps your spirit high!! It just makes me realize that there is still so much more you can do!!!
Plan for August: To finish at least half of Qbank and will try to finish second redaing with 2days/subject... I am going to honest with my work... Hopefullly I will land up there..
@mytime I am in NC..
Seems, mytime, oldkid, zenith, target, unique, jaide you all ROCK!!!!!
Keep up good work guys... Good luck to you all and will see ya all later today..
@coolsuch.. Dont worry at all.. I have send you PM! Take care everyone!!
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Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for motivating me and supporting me.Thank you Target ,Dartikaz.i really appreciate it.
I knew i can look upto this group for advice.
All you guys are soooooooooo good and so inspirational .Nobody deserves success in MLE more than you guys /gals who are struggling with so many different issues apart from MLE and still standing upto this MLE beast and knoking it down.Each and everyone of you deserves it in true sense.Keep doing it guys and keep moving becoz you dont konw somewhere out there ,you are being an inspiration.
Thank you all of you.GL .
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| proctalgia
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Hi friends,
It is wonderful.Lot of activities going on. Sounds like everyone moved to a top gear.
I am drowned in physio, so to speak
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I am doing review questions before proceeding to the section IV of KPLN notes.
My target is to take exam, may be in Dec,2006.
TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : ( Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Zenith:
Finished and forgot Physio (KLN + videos) - 1st read
Stuck with Biochem for what seems like eternity now (shame on me) - God willing, will hopefully complete Biochem tomorrow.
Next Target: Genetics.
Taget for coming week - finish Genetics
Graduated in the stone ages - 1998 - worked as a physician for 4 years in my country - came to the US and did MPH in Biostatistics and currently working full-time as a Biostatistician in one of the top cancer hospitals in the country (Thank God for this opportunity).
Personal info - married to the most wonderful guy under the sun. No kids!
Exam date: have pushed it to Feb 2007
Number of hours available to study: 4 hours on weekdays and all weekends, though tend to always waste the weekends.
JAIDE
BIOCHEM..:KAPLAN L/N..FINISHED(1 READ)
MICRO/IMMUNO:.KAPLAN L/N..ALSO SOME MRS(1 READ)
PHYSIO..:ONGOIN BRS ALONG WITH KAPLAN LN..HOPE TO FINISH BY 25 AUGUST..
NEXT TARGET.:.PATH...GOLJAN RAPID REVIEW +AUDIO LECTURES..
GRADUATED:2005..CURRENTLY FINISHING INTERNSHIP(LAST MONTH)
INTENDED TEST DATE:JAN 2007
TIME MANAGEMENT:6 HRS ON THE WEEK DAYS..8 ON THE WEEKENDS
PROCTALGIA,
TEST DATE DEC 2006?
bIOCHEM-READ ONCE+KPLN AUDIO ON SELECTED TOPICS-DONE
PHYSIO- FIRST READING OF KPLN IN PROGRESS+ VIDEO -DONE
READ SOME TOPICS IN GANONG'S
MICRO- FIRST READING OF KPLN NOTE + VIDEO ON SELECTED TOPICS-DONE
FINISHED SOME PRACTICE MCQs
ANATOMY- YET TO READ
PATH LISTENED TO AUDIO OF GOLDJAN AND READ GENERAL NOTES
gENETIC/ BEHAV SCIE. NOT YET DONE
STUDY TIME- AVERAGE 5 HRS PER DAY, MORE IN WEEK ENDS.i AM A SLOW READER(DUE TO PRE SENILE DEMENTIA)
gRADUATION- sRI LANKA MBBS/ POST GRAD DIPLOMA IN FAMILY MEDIINE
LOCATION --MD, USA. LIVE WITH MY LOVING WIFE AND TWO KIDS.
NOT YET FULLY EMPLOYED
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TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : ( Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Zenith:
Finished and forgot Physio (KLN + videos) - 1st read
Stuck with Biochem for what seems like eternity now (shame on me) - God willing, will hopefully complete Biochem tomorrow.
Next Target: Genetics.
Taget for coming week - finish Genetics
Graduated in the stone ages - 1998 - worked as a physician for 4 years in my country - came to the US and did MPH in Biostatistics and currently working full-time as a Biostatistician in one of the top cancer hospitals in the country (Thank God for this opportunity).
Personal info - married to the most wonderful guy under the sun. No kids!
Exam date: have pushed it to Feb 2007
Number of hours available to study: 4 hours on weekdays and all weekends, though tend to always waste the weekends.
JAIDE
BIOCHEM..:KAPLAN L/N..FINISHED(1 READ)
MICRO/IMMUNO:.KAPLAN L/N..ALSO SOME MRS(1 READ)
PHYSIO..:ONGOIN BRS ALONG WITH KAPLAN LN..HOPE TO FINISH BY 25 AUGUST..
NEXT TARGET.:.PATH...GOLJAN RAPID REVIEW +AUDIO LECTURES..
GRADUATED:2005..CURRENTLY FINISHING INTERNSHIP(LAST MONTH)
INTENDED TEST DATE:JAN 2007
TIME MANAGEMENT:6 HRS ON THE WEEK DAYS..8 ON THE WEEKENDS
SEEMS:
PHYSIO...( 1st reading frm kaplan+video,done but for got cz i did it like 5 months back)
BIOCHEM...(1st reading frm kaplan+videos. am left wz a fe chapters in between,viatmins and stuff cz i didnt have the videos fo rthat so didnt do it.
MICRO/IMMUNO....(Doing MRS now ,will do it frm kaplan as well)
Plan For August: i wish i could finish everything ,but i ll try to finsh micro and immuno atleast.
YEAR OF GRADUATION...2005
EXAM DATE... havnt taken one. wanted to do it in november or december ,but i guess now have to push it to jan2007
STUDY TIME AVAILABLE... 8-9 hours , depend on me, cz i have nothing else to do .
wawo man u guys r doing alot ,everyone of u ,now i feel sooo useless doing nothing else and cannot even study.
PERSONAL INFO: Got married last year, am not working.
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Seems i' sure that nothinng means building castles....read what jaide says abt them and u'll never feel worthless again.
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Personal info:Well I'm a woman,married..have a great husband and a great 22 month old son...both their noses are running presently btw.
i graduated from jamu in India in 1998.worked for 4 year in india before i got here but not working since.living in Houston,TX.
OLDKID is a guy from what i can make out.
SEEMs so u are a newly wed...hmmmmmmmmm bliss is where u are...CONGRATULATIONS girl.Where did u graduate from?
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I thought i'll put everything together:
TARGET:
Biochem: Molecular biology (Kaplan notes 2004 + videos) (1st read)
NOT DONE metabolism and genetics .
MICRO : Micro made ridiculously simple ( 3 chapters) No videos. (1st read)
Step 1 target date: Jan 2007
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 7-11p.m(4hr) weekend(8hrs)
Personal Info: graduated 1996 full time job, single mom
with a 7yr old (2nd grader) (Yeah I handle all the shows!)
Plans for August: Finish Micro from MRS, Immunology from Kaplan with videos
MYTIME:
Physiology.....230 pages from kaplan notes..upto CVS.+ lectures too.
Questions at the back and pre-test chapterwise.There has been a mess up with my BRS PHYSIO purchase but i'll read it when i get it...no more waiting.
Plan for AUGUST:
To finish off physiology including the questions and also to finish micro from kaplan and mMRS.
Exam:Maybe in Jan.
Personal: ?? (you can add if you like)
Personal info:Well I'm a woman,married..have a great husband and a great 22 month old son...both their noses are running presently btw.
i graduated from jamu in India in 1998.worked for 4 year in india before i got here but not working since.living in Houston,TX.
OLDKIDONTHEBLOCK: Biochemistry KLN + video ( First read finished)
Immunology KLN + video ( First read finished)
Microbiology KLN w/o video ....just started.....
PERSONAL INFO: MBBS, PAKISTAN 1994
happily married with 2 and half year old son (you are a girl/guy?)
EMPLOYED: FULL TIME in Gulf
AVAILABLE STUDY TIME: 6 hrs except 1-2 days off when full time
STEP ONE TARGET: JULY 2007
AUGUST: Microbiology.
UNIQUE1:
PHYSIOLOGY : ( Should I include it in my first reading??? as I did it about one and a half year ago. ) Ganong and KLN + video
BIOCHEMISTRY : Lippincott , KLN + video . Ist read.
IMMUNOLOGY : KLN + video . 1st read.
MICROBIOLOGY : MMRS , KLN , done with Bacteriology and Mycology .Struggling with paracytology . vidieos , watched fungi . Intend to watch the rest.
TARGET FOR AUGUST : Microbiology
YEAR OF GRADUATION : 1990 from Pakistan
INTENDED TEST DATE : Have no idea yet
Stay at home mom of three wonderful kids .( count hubby as my 4th one )
Zenith:
Finished and forgot Physio (KLN + videos) - 1st read
Stuck with Biochem for what seems like eternity now (shame on me) - God willing, will hopefully complete Biochem tomorrow.
Next Target: Genetics.
Taget for coming week - finish Genetics
Graduated in the stone ages - 1998 - worked as a physician for 4 years in my country - came to the US and did MPH in Biostatistics and currently working full-time as a Biostatistician in one of the top cancer hospitals in the country (Thank God for this opportunity).
Personal info - married to the most wonderful guy under the sun. No kids!
Exam date: have pushed it to Feb 2007
Number of hours available to study: 4 hours on weekdays and all weekends, though tend to always waste the weekends.
JAIDE
BIOCHEM..:KAPLAN L/N..FINISHED(1 READ)
MICRO/IMMUNO:.KAPLAN L/N..ALSO SOME MRS(1 READ)
PHYSIO..:ONGOIN BRS ALONG WITH KAPLAN LN..HOPE TO FINISH BY 25 AUGUST..
NEXT TARGET.:.PATH...GOLJAN RAPID REVIEW +AUDIO LECTURES..
GRADUATED:2005..CURRENTLY FINISHING INTERNSHIP(LAST MONTH)
INTENDED TEST DATE:JAN 2007
TIME MANAGEMENT:6 HRS ON THE WEEK DAYS..8 ON THE WEEKENDS
DARTIKAZ:
Finished Kaplan firts reading for almost all subjects.
Finished second reading for micro ( now I think things have started to get in mu mind.. I tell you I forget soooo many things... But it feels good when you recall them back)
STatred doing kaplan Qbank Just did 2 blocks yet..
Step 1 target date: October/Nov (if my midterms come in the scene)
Number of hours availble for study weekdays : 4-6am and 7-10pm.. On weekends almost 10-12 hrs.. Got to do it guys.. If I dont have lab anyday I just grab my books and sit in the library...
Personal Info: Graduated 2003 from india. Doing Masters in US. Also working as research assistant with my advisor for almost 12-15 hrs/wk (have to keep him happy... Recos?? hahaha.. But I like working in the labs). Recently joined clinical internship at the hospital as part of my coursework which requires me to do 240hrs/sem and then there are classes to attend..assignments..exams and all that stuff you guys are aware of... Sometimes I get lost in all these things but you know what... I enjoy doing these things..And there is Goljan talking to me everday when I am walking to school, when I am travelling..He keeps your spirit high!! It just makes me realize that there is still so much more you can do!!!
Plan for August: To finish at least half of Qbank and will try to finish second redaing with 2days/subject... I am going to honest with my work... Hopefullly I will land up there..
PROCTALGIA,
TEST DATE DEC 2006?
bIOCHEM-READ ONCE+KPLN AUDIO ON SELECTED TOPICS-DONE
PHYSIO- FIRST READING OF KPLN IN PROGRESS+ VIDEO -DONE
READ SOME TOPICS IN GANONG'S
MICRO- FIRST READING OF KPLN NOTE + VIDEO ON SELECTED TOPICS-DONE
FINISHED SOME PRACTICE MCQs
ANATOMY- YET TO READ
PATH LISTENED TO AUDIO OF GOLDJAN AND READ GENERAL NOTES
gENETIC/ BEHAV SCIE. NOT YET DONE
STUDY TIME- AVERAGE 5 HRS PER DAY, MORE IN WEEK ENDS.i AM A SLOW READER(DUE TO PRE SENILE DEMENTIA)
gRADUATION- sRI LANKA MBBS/ POST GRAD DIPLOMA IN FAMILY MEDIINE
LOCATION --MD, USA. LIVE WITH MY LOVING WIFE AND TWO KIDS.
NOT YET FULLY EMPLOYED
SEEMS:
PHYSIO...( 1st reading frm kaplan+video,done but for got cz i did it like 5 months back)
BIOCHEM...(1st reading frm kaplan+videos. am left wz a fe chapters in between,viatmins and stuff cz i didnt have the videos fo rthat so didnt do it.
MICRO/IMMUNO....(Doing MRS now ,will do it frm kaplan as well)
Plan For August: i wish i could finish everything ,but i ll try to finsh micro and immuno atleast.
YEAR OF GRADUATION...2005
EXAM DATE... havnt taken one. wanted to do it in november or december ,but i guess now have to push it to jan2007
STUDY TIME AVAILABLE... 8-9 hours , depend on me, cz i have nothing else to do .
wawo man u guys r doing alot ,everyone of u ,now i feel sooo useless doing nothing else and cannot even study.
PERSONAL INFO: Got married last year, am not working.
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coolsuch - thanks for your pm - have replied to it - check it out!
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hi everyone, I just got back from the school's ice cream social intro of students to teachers. Am very tired but let me see if I can read atleast a chapter before I hit the bed. where are the others?
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