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drmohamed811
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09/08/06 - 02:20 PM       #1

I am woundring what is the best stratgy you should follow to end the revision for step 1 in the shortest time and getting score above 90

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AllahuAkbar
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09/10/06 - 04:05 PM       #2

Well my suggestion to you are as follows:

1. Get kaplan set (7 subject books + 1 Qbook)
2. Get Dr. Goljan's book called " Rapid Review Pathology". don't use Kaplan path, rather use this book. Great book
3. Get Dr. Gojan's high yield notes, if don't have it contact me
4. Get First Aid book. Very important
5. Subscribe to NBME and Kaplan QBanks

These are the materials that I'm using, and I would greatly suggest you to follow, though you can purchase books that can fit your style of learning
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In terms of time, my philosophy is that don't wory about time, just know your material, whether that takes you 2 months, 5 months or 10 months won't matter, what's important is that you understand your material so that you can become a great physician in this great country of ours. I would suggest read each book 2-3 times, read atleast 10Hrs/day for 6 months then you should be ok. If you can do that in less than 6 months, hats off to you. I'm following this method.

BTW, I'm from Kenya, and my parents are originally from Somali. are you from Kenya or Somalia?

roundtrip
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09/10/06 - 04:57 PM       #3

Hi, Just got the Kaplan's book. Which book should I study first in your opinion?
Thanks!

AllahuAkbar
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09/10/06 - 11:47 PM       #4

I started with Physio so that I can build the base for Path and Phar. Here is how I'm going to be studyin:

1. Physio
2. Pharm
3. Path
4. Micro
5. Biochem
6. Beh-Science
7. Anatomy

mediocre
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09/13/06 - 05:41 AM       #5

ASA,and hi ,guys when are you taking the test,mine is in december......best of luck.....for your studies in Ramdaan! by the way did u know fasting improves memory!!

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maham2001
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09/13/06 - 08:14 AM       #6

mediocre wrote:
ASA,and hi ,guys when are you taking the test,mine is in december......best of luck.....for your studies in Ramdaan! by the way did u know fasting improves memory!!

walaikumassalam i saw yr post it was intresting i m so afraid of ramadan for the first time in my life just bcz i m studying in llibrary,and i need to eat something for funsmiling face.may i ask u in which state aree you?

mediocre
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09/13/06 - 08:51 AM       #7

...hi maham2001,I aint in states.I am in the uk. if you are really serious about eatin and studying i suggest you go nocturnal.and study in peace .I on my part find eating 3 course meal a day a distraction which leads to further distractions...,hence,Ramdaans a good oppurtunity for me to gear up my speed!!
Best of luck anyway!smiling face

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unique1
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09/13/06 - 09:35 AM       #8

Assalalmu Alaikum

I am also planning to go nocturnal in Ramadan smiling face I have kids . I will enjoy a peaceful sleep after dropping them to schools and will wake up for Zuhar prayer.

Happy studies everyone during Ramadan. May Allah shower his blessings on all of us during the holy month. Ameen.

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inkspot
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09/13/06 - 09:44 AM       #9

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mediocre
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09/14/06 - 01:43 AM       #10

aameen!

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goodyear
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09/14/06 - 05:20 AM       #11

Good luck to all of us...

shumaila
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09/14/06 - 07:35 AM       #12

assalamoalikum

I was also wondering that how woul\d I cope up with studies during ramdan bc i need food to learn

well hope fully It worked out fine


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09/14/06 - 11:45 AM       #13

study at night sleep during the day til fagar and then during the afternoon and evening prepare the aaftari / spend time with family etc!

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