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how long to study for step 1?

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jas9
Forum Newbie

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Posts: 1

10/23/06 - 08:10 AM

hello!

i 'm new to the whole system and i have no idea how long one should take to prepare for step 1. its all pretty subjective depending on how intelligent one is and how many hours a day you'd actually spend studying. so lets say for someone who is of average intelligence and can spare about 15 hours a day can any of you give me a ballpark figure so i have some average idea ? or maybe you could share your own experiences i.e how long you took and what kinda scores you got.
thank you so so much smiling face

.. and all the best to u for your step 1!

dr_ecv
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10/23/06 - 08:14 AM

15 hours a day..u are going to burn urself out with that in a couple of months..

I think starting with 6-8 hours and taking it to 10-12 hours in the last couple months..with average intelligence..and ( depends on ur background basics also)...6 months is good enough..but thats my thought..I haven't yet given the exam..and as u said its pretty subjective. U need to see the material u want to study and then decide on the time line..

Best Of Luck

surprisedgirl1
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10/23/06 - 10:16 AM

I think it also depends on whether you are a current med student or an IMG......which one are you? because most med students take 6 weeks or so.

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