rajuanju1
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Hi all,
I am full time doctor in uk, planning to give step 1 in jan/feb 2007.since last 3 days i am just busy reading the posts in this forum.It has given all the inspiration,guidance and tension as well which will probably help me to study.
Now my plan
Books-
1.kaplan LN (i have year 2000 and i need to order Ln year 2006)
2. HY series for anat/embryo/histo/neuroanat/beh.science
3. Goljan for patho
4. last but most important FA 2006
Questions
1.Kaplan Q book/bank
2.NBME(2 weeks before exam)
Time table(still in draft stage)
Sep/oct-Kaplan LN+Q Book+HY series+Goljan -1st reading(very ambitious!!!)
Nov-2nd reading with FA
Dec. Kaplan q Bank with Kaplan LN as reference+3rd reading
Jan-weak subjects+more questions.
feb-Exam
Hope this works.
All forum members, please help me with your expert guidance and suggestions.
Female study partners welcome.
So, good luck to me and praying to god to bless me to achieve my goal.
AND MY GOAL 99%-NO MORE/NO LESS.
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| dowite2002
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hi....i need a study partner too and felt good with ur timetable.....i will try my best to keep pace with u...keep in touch what chapters u r going to do?
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| dim.zam
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Hi Rajuanju,
Sorry for the stupid question, but what's FA2006?
I'm just collecting information, hope to start shortly. Thank you
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| dr.mum
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dim.zam, FA2006 = First Aid 2006. Here is the information from amazon about this book.
Book Description
The Annual "Bible" of USMLE Step 1 Preparation! This newest compendium of the latest questions, most frequently tested facts, and mnemonics pertaining to the USMLE Step 1 test is based on information gleaned from students who have just taken the exam. More than 900 must-know facts and mnemonics 24-page color insert that includes x-rays, clinical photographs, pathology slides assists in image recognition and analysis 100+ Clinical Vignettes Includes the famous First Aid Book Ratings which features hundreds of medical test prep resources rated by students Valuable test-taking strategies
About the Author
Vikas Bhushan, MD is a practicing diagnostic radiologist.
Tao Le, MD is a Fellow in Allergy & Immunology at Johns Hopkins University.
Product Details
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 16 edition (December 19, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN: 0071461159
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
It's not a stupid question. I didn't know it either 2 months ago. 
rajuanju1, welcome. You can find all you need here, especially the encouragement.
Good luck.
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| rajuanju1
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I have started with immunology and will try and finish by sunday morning 10th sept. only kaplan material.then go to physiology for 10 days again kaplan with any good reference book.
I will post again after finishing immunology.
dowite2002-welcome to the group.
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| indidoc1
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Hmmmm... our timings n plan nearly match to a zilch plz keep posting. i'll look fwd to see ur progress
GL
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| armaan0101
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hi rajuanju,
hi, thats great planning and I am sure it will work. Wanted to find out more about when one can take the exams, Can i appear in march, coz i will not be able to start my preprations before december 1st (some family constraints) and I am not too sharp to be ready in less than 4 months. Can you advice. What percentile would i need for dermatology, any suggestions?
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| bubbles
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Hi,
i am in my final year of pathology residency. need to start with my prep's...but after reading all these posts i m somewhat perplexed...as to start. I mean will dat be tougher after all this time...going back again to basic sciences and all. how much time can i expect to give ?
plz help.. 
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| rajuanju1
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Hi all,
I was not ale to finish whole immunology but finished 12 chapters, last 5 to go. I will start physio tomorrow for 10 days.I will try to finish immuno by tomorrow.
So for physio, I will read kaplan(ref.BRS for few things),i will start cell physiology tomorrow.28 pages daily.
Hi armaan0101
Sorry i really can@t give any idea about % U need for dermat.
As for prep. accordig to people views on this website, give full time4 months, don't give exam if u think u r not ready. Hope this helps, sorry i wasn't so helpful.
Hi bubbles,
I am sure u r in the best position to give this exam as patho is most important subject for usmle(acc. to this website) so i am sure u can do it. as far as other subjects are concerned, they r not so bad.majority of people in this forum are 4-5 years from graduation, so if they can do it so can u.all the best.
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| nasrin46
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hi all your scadual is good to me i am in too i will begin with bio chemistry 10 days let stay in touch and motivate each other
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| rajuanju1
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Hi diary,
I started physio on monday 9th sept. I studied from BRS and started cell physiology and left questions for next day.It is so volaile as very line is important in BRS.I couldnt answer so many questions inspite of reading previous day.
I don't know if its me-slow brain .Could somebody please suggest if reading BRS was good idea or shall i read kaplan and then read BRS. I felt BRS is all important lines written at one place which is so hard to memorize with all the equations and metabolites etc.
But i have planned to finish BRS physio by next 21st sept.
Oh but i am already tired , but i know i have to go on to reach 99% as i planned.
So i should read cardio chapter fromBRS physio today.
GOD HELP ME!!!
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| armaan0101
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Hi rajuanju,
Thanks for your reply. I am in UK too and my husband is working fulltime. I realise it is going to be a bit tough for me to go through basic sciences after having trained in dermatology back home, but I am determined to give it a good try. As I told you, unfortunately I will only be able to start only after I collect my books ( travelling to India soon), and complete some family commitments, this hopefully will be november end. So hope to start in 1st week of december. Could you please tell me.....
1. Can I take my exams in March or April? Where can I get the schedule of exams from?
2. What books will I be able to get from India (considering that it will be cheaper there).
Please be in touch and thanks for your help
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| rajuanju1
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Hi,
Its nice to see u r in UK.I have't thought of applying yet as i thought i should study for 1month tosee how much i can do, as people suggest we should be very good before attempting this exam.Presently i am also unable to study seriously with work and also being bit lazy presently.
If u go on ecfmg website u will get all info for applying.
I am also planning to give in march/april/may 2007 step 1.so i think it will be good to study together.For books-where r u goingin India.Get kaplan material(lots of photocopy material available), latest First aid(2005 will do), high yield books for anat/embryo/histo/behavioural/neuroanat.If going to delhi, go to bookshops in nai sarak, old delhi and u will be able to get all thses and see if u like any more.If u want u can buy lipincott pharmac, BRS physio.
I hope this helps.U can email me on rajuanju1@yahoo.co.in.
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| armaan0101
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thank you,
I am sure it will be very helpful. I will be travelling to delhi, especially for the books. I will be in touch with you on ur email before I travel. We can surely be in contact and atleast make an effort to catch up with each other regarding our preparations. You can email me on drarmans@yahoo.co.uk. I am just trying to figure out how much effort I need to put in and what all I need to study, Thank you for ur help
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| vegache
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How do everyone find kaplan's pathology? I'm about to start studying for step 1, and I thought of starting with pathology. I was gonna use kaplan's dvds and LNs. Any comments? rajuanju1, how many hours per day are you studying? I'm also working full time now, and will start today to study, thinking of taking the test january '07.
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| vegache
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One more question rajuanju1, when you say you read kaplan LN, you just read them without seeing the dvds? I started studying today and have seen that the lectures on the dvds contain a lot more than what is written in LNs. I'm not sure if I could only read those notes.
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