docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Hi Everyone, I've been a silent observer of this forum...really loved the way people share their pain and smiles on their journey of USMLE(Unlimited Sincerety,Motivation,luck &Endurance)....helping each other uncoditionally...
Finally decided to be a part of this forum(or rather this family)...
Well,a little about me...I am an IMG2003...Decided to go for USMLE last year August...Joined Kaplan video lecture course for STEP1 here ....Completed watching the videos and first reading of KLN by December05...booked step1 exam for apr.... 06
But hey....life aint smooth for everyone... for most of us actually... Got busy fighting....with life's uninvited worries.....ofcourse(wud spare you the gory details)Who does'nt have them....depends on how you deal with it...and your support system.... My extend eligibility period ends on 31stAug.....could'nt study 4 it....almost hav"nt read anything since dec....feel like a faliure
But here I am.....ready to battle again...but this time i am a step ahead....by
making this forum my support system....
A little about my plan...plan to take STEP1 by Nov end(pls dont tell me its impossible)...desperately want a99..Have just quit my job,and am ready to study full time...
To make sure I dont falter I decided to start a prep journal here...inorder to track my plan and progress....and most importantly to recieve your advice, suggestions and Motivation (need loads of it)
"Our Hopes Are Never Too Great For Manifestation,
We Cannot Concieve Of Anything That Cannot be"
Edited by docrhea on 09/05/06 - 07:20 AM
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Here's my plan.....
1.FIRST REVISION: Subjectwise(equal importance to each subject) along with Q BOOK and
FA2006(BS,MICRO/IMMUNO,BIOCHEM,)------->complete in 45days(i.e by 10th OCT)
NBME FORM 1------>latest by 14th OCT:Assess strenght and weakness....and plan 4 2nd revision.
2.SECOND REVISION: Organ-systemwise(ANAT/PHYSIO/PATHO/PHARM) and Subjectwise
(BS,MICRO/IMMUNO,BIOCHEM/GENETICS) along with FA (organ-systems) And KAPLAN Q BANK
-------->complete in 30 Days(Am I being too ambitious????!!!! )I.e by 15th NOV.
NBME FORM 2------->by 15th NOV:reassess strength and weakness......and plan 4 a rapid 3rd revision
3.THIRD REVISION: rrrrrrapid ,15DAYS(i.e. by end of NOV.)......concentrate on weaker areas
NBME FORM 3 & 4-------->1st DEC.......
4.Last 10 days for reading self-notes ,HY topics,FA....Also do Kaplan simulated.Try to build endurance in Qsolving
Well thats a broad outline.It seems i wont be able to take step 1 in Nov end as i thot earlier...But i should be able to take it by 15dec if everything goes well(guess its worth it if i want a99)
Hey guys,pleeee..ze tell me what you think about it.Any suggestion and advice is more than welcome.
'Aim for the moon,and if you miss you will fall among the stars'
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
SCHEDULE FOR REVISION# 1
Anat: 8days
biochem/genetics:7days
physio:8days
micro/immuno:7days
patho:8days
pharm:7days
BS:5days
TOTAL DURATION------>50 days(+2Days buffer time)
SOURCES FOR REVISION# 1
ANAT: KLN + KAPLAN DVD + HY EMBRYO +HY NEURO
BIOCHEM/GENETICS : KLN + KAPLAN DVD +LIPPINCOTT + FA
PHYSIO: KLN + BRS(NEURO PHYS)
MICRO/IMMUNO : KLN + JAWETZ(for refference only) +FA
PATHO :GOLJAN AUDIO + GOLJAN RAPID REVIEW + WEBPATH
PHARM : KLN + KATZUNG REVIEW
BS: KLN+KAPLAN DVD + BRS + FA
QUESTION SOURCE : KLN + Q BOOK
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
Hey there docrhea .....im down with the support......im trying to take this test on jan. finishing path & starting physi or bS...lets DO THIS !!!
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Hey Kickinit,.....YEAH, LETS DO IT !
Good luck for the next subject.....Physio is kinda my favourite of all!
Edited by docrhea on 08/24/06 - 12:32 AM
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
So hey dont mean to put u down or anything but dont u think 8 days for physi for the first read..is sorta pushing it...or when did u mean 1st revision as n 2nd read?
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Hi Kikinit,
1st revision=2nd read for me.
I had covered all subjects during Sept-dec....
But its been almost 8months.....I dont remember anything though things seem familiar.
Yeah its gonna be tough.
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Down with viral fever ....feel sick and not able to study....
the weekend is here., would not be able to study this weekend.
Oh God, Why do i find it so hard to start ........
Would start with full focus from Monday.
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Plan for Anat, 1st Revision:
DAY-1(Mon,28/8/06) : HISTO + EARLY EMBRYO
DAY-2 : BACK & NERVOUS SYSTEM + THORAX + UL
DAY-3: ABDOMEN AND PELVIS
DAY-4: HEAD AND NECK + LL
DAY-5 --|
DAY-6 | NEUROANAT
DAY-7__|
DAY-8(Mon,4/9/06)- Anat Qs from QBOOK
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
yo ...alright im in the same situation...ive started physio & although at first 8 days was crazy...its beginning to look very do-able! So physio is comin down ISA!!
P.s Hope ur feeling better!
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Today is MONDAY, 28thAug.....Was supposed to be my DAY 1....
well, woke up late in the morning and just finished work around the house....
Quiting job and being in the house fulltime does'nt necessarily mean being able to give fulltime to studies for me.....!!!!
Its 11am already, and i still have'nt started studying.......is there some conspiracy against me....Why does the the whole world come in between me and USMLE??????
Guess its not the whole world but me....who stands between myself and USMLE.....my fears,my laziness, my lack of motivation ,my lack of focus......all these come in between me and my dreams!!!!!But am I just gonna stand and let that happen?????
No.....I know I maynot be able to achieve todays target.....but I'll try to save this day.....I'll try to do as much as possible......atleast by that I can reduce the back-log for tomorrow.....!
I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Feeling low..... 
If I have a bad morning, my whole day kinda goes bad....
But all I have to keep in mind for today is that......I am trying to save this day,,,,,not trying to achieve my target for DAY1 but just trying my best to reduce my BACKLOG for DAY2 so that i would be able to have a good day tomorrow.......!
12noon:starting CHAPTER1 of HISTO (KLN)
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| vallia
Forum Guru
Topics: 98
Posts: 889
|
it's ok dochrea, the start is difficult always, but you have a good plan. try to stick to it. Happy studying today on histology. Focus on basics.
___________________
fight possessed
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Hey THANKS VALLIA and KEEPGOING.....u guys just made me 
"Focus on basics" ...i should keep that in mind esp when I tend to get into the minutest of details...
Hey Keepgoing, thanks for the motivation. Yeah , you are right....there is ample time ,only i should make good use of it and just keep going....(u have a great user name there!) Hey,btw, i have'nt taken Kaplan live lectures,but Video lectures at a local Kaplan centre here......thats before i laid my hands on the KLN dvds..... But yes, i have done all subjects once ,and that should be a motivation....Thanks
Good luck Guys.....and hope you have a great day !
Done with Chapter 1....a rapid read though! Have to revise it once again today...maybe just the highlighted points.
Edited by docrhea on 08/27/06 - 11:42 PM
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
HEy there! Just got in from work. Before starting work I used to spend all my time at home trying to study , I had the notion that id be dedicating all my time to study. And you know what... I was wrong. And like you said ..theres always something that g kept going wrong. So I decided to work in a hospital nearby in an attempt to organize my life. And you know what ...I dont know if its working !  So i guess the solution is......... Who am I kidding ! I DONT KNOW WHAT THE SOLUTION IS!!???
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
Anyways so today im having a bad day aswell. Well not really that bad..I just feel a bit LOUSy & kinda demotivated. But you know what docchrea I think i should save the day tooo ...so how do u do that ????????? preventing backlog.
Hmm im beginning to wonder maybe I should have applied for dec. & gotten this EXAM over & done with! Anyways I think i should go read some physio! THE DAY IS YOUNG!!
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Yeah, FULLTIME is not always equal to FULLTIME-STUDYING........there wud always be some FOOLTIME.....thats the time u vile away either in front of the idiot- box......or with friends who take you for an idiot trying to trade LIFE for some dumb exam.....or arguing with your hubby on some think so dumb it makes u mad at yourself.......... i.e . making a fool of yourself by silently watching your dreams fly away....staring at your dreams dumbfounded,wondering why your legs dont run to chase them...
Well,......I had a terrible DAY 1..a terrible start!!!!!!"START".......how i hate to use the word!!!!  ....thats the day I hate.....U wake up in the morning saying " I am gona START studying madly from today."....and the very next moment clouds appear from nowhere and fill the sky...it starts raining and you start feeling gloomy for no reason.....your cousins suddenly appear and pull you out from your books and plan a day out.....your best friend needs you to pour out her aching heart .......your hubby decides to have the long pending relationship talk......and you have a headache...... ! Such was my start!!!!!
But i'm done with the START thing......did'nt study much y'day....just Chap1--3 of histo....
But I'm not gonna let that pull me down.....Noway!!!And in a community such as this forum----outta question!!! Moms,Single moms ,moms with ailing children....and many more Brave-Hearts fighting to turn their dreams into reality....... My head bows down in admiration for some of the inspiring people here.....
Well,I'm gonna get going studying
Target for DAY-2....(29.08 .06) EARLY EMBYO; BACK & NERVOUS SYTEM: THORAX:
Edited by docrhea on 08/28/06 - 10:59 PM
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
| vallia
Forum Guru
Topics: 98
Posts: 889
|
you started already, so there is no need to use the word again,,,,yes, from now on you just need to keeeeeeep on going. Good luck
___________________
fight possessed
|
| kickinit
Forum Newbie
Topics: 4
Posts: 29
|
Yes I concur No need to use the word "START". I read in a book , one of those How not to procrastinate/GEt your life in order sort of books that the key to avoid the pressure one feels when they finish one task & have to start another is to do a bit of the next task.
i.e so if for e.g you just finished EARLY EMBRY. and the next thing for tomorrow or the next hour is BACK & NERVO. then you shouldnt stop studying with the end of the EMBRYO chapter in fact you should just take a step further by reading say the first page of NEURO. This way you bypass the pressure & anxiety of having to "START" its more like"TO BE CONTINUED"
So ive been trying that out lately.Its not so bad.I have to admit its not perfect but it def. helps. I hope you find it useful.
I wasted all of yesterday! TOTAL WASTE . IM back on the books today ,hopefully ill be able to make up .
|
| docrhea
Forum Newbie
Topics: 1
Posts: 29
|
Hey Kickinit...thats a good idea!It does work....!Thanks!
Well.....going vereeeeee slow!!!!!!I begin a chapter with full attention and focus......but i lose it after a few minutes and my mind starts wandering.....i am taking double or tripple the time planned for a chapter ....and I've always been a fast reader....or so i thot
Oh God whats happened to me???????????????
Just done with early embry and chapter1 of gross......Have to finish Thorax from KLN today....can't afford anymore backlog!!!!
___________________
The Future is Full of Posibilities For Those Who Know How to PREPARE Themselves for it !
|
|
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Similar forum topics