oldkidontheblock
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Hi Nadeem
Yes it is certainly possible. I am also 10+ and there are many fathers and mothers like us who are doing it. In US they don't see the age much rather your scores and motivation. So carry on. You can join a study group in USMLE STEP1 STUDY PARTNER section of this forum with STUDY PARTNER FOR STEP 1 (The one which most reads and pages around 50+ now). You will find many friends there.
BTW From where did you do graduation and in which year? I have a friend with similar name.
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| nadeem
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I did from DOW, khi-Pak and was into IT consulting and now coming back to medicine after this long.. so let's hope if this works.. usa786@yahoo.com.. in case you wana get in touch...
Thanks,
Nadeem
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| oldkidontheblock
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I am also a DOWITE. I did it in 1994. Completed my house job in early 1995. Were you in the same batch?
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| marita
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olkidontheblock and nadeem,
I too am an old gradute, IMG. Studying with another person who answered my post regading a study partner. I'm a mom to a 2 year old, which I consider a full time job.what are you guys reading first? you mentioned your group is big? Isn't this a dis advantege? and where are you guys writing from? My study partner and I are thinking of taking step 1 some time june or july.
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| oldkidontheblock
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Hi Marita
Its not a disadvantage at all. There are many nice people there and you are more than welcome in that group. Recently few other people also joined. So try it, it will help you a lot. I am trying for July.
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| nadeem
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Hi Kid,
I am also of the same batch and did the residency in the same year and came here rite after my residency and got into IT. Mail me at usa786@yahoo.com and we can talk about it.
Marita & Kid,
I hav started physio and its goin well and plan to finish it soon and moving to bio some time this month. let me know when you guyz plan to attmep step1.
Nadeem.
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| shbn
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Hi!!
I guess we're all in the same boat. But i hear all this about 10+ grads not getting residency and it drives me nuts. I can't change my graduation date but it really brings my hopes down. I heard that they might not even consider older grads for USMLE soon. Is this rumor true?
How do we deal with that?
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| oldkidontheblock
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Dear Shbn
This is all rumor. Don't listen to it and carry on. You can read various posts on this forum you will find that there are many many seniors doing it. They don't discriminate on age, sex, race, religion. If its not easy its not impossible too.
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| leila
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hi everybody
i hope that u are all ok
me too i need a group of study partner ,whit whom we can study and help each other
because alone i feel dessepered and lazy
i`m so sad theses days that seem so hard for me i don`t know why ?
please i need yr help and all ur advices .
thank so much in advance for ur interest
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| askdoc
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I'm an old grad Class 89. That's right 17 years ago . I took step 1 last April, 2006 and scored 99/256. I'm back on the forum only recently because just finished step 2 ck. Passed as per OASIS but still waiting for results.
It is possible to score high, even very old IMG like us. So study hard. If you want some info on how I did it, look up my old series of post on how to prepare for Step 1. You can find it by clicking my name, look for my posts under " what to do?"
Good luck to everyone, don't under-estimate your own capability.
People can't seem to find the post, so adding it here.
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/34492
Edited by askdoc on 12/18/06 - 10:31 AM
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| nonia
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I'm too an old postgrad. 1986 did usmle 10 years ago but didn't go 2 states that time
now I want 2 renew my old dream 2 restart usmle though it becoming more diffcult, but
I've read about old grad. so all my dreams went down .all my college tell me U R very
active don't U worry about your grad.year .I'm leaving in U.A.E. no green card .
Do any one think that if I work hard got high score still I have chance there?
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| arlete
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I graduated in 1992. Just had my USMLE step 1=207/84
Three kids (7,4,3 years old)
There's no such a thing as "impossible" in this life...
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| askdoc
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You cannot do anything about your graduation year or how you've lived your life since then, because they're the past. The only thing you can do something about is your future. The USMLE exam is your future. How well you do there depends on your determination and how hard you are willing to work to get a top notch score. As an old graduate who needs visa, you need to score above 90's to have a good chance at getting a residency position. The higher the better. The average IMG candidate for 2007 match is a fresh graduate, with scores in mid to high 80's, with some USCE and USLORs. You have to beat that since like me you are an old grad. Most fresh grads do not have Step 3 when they apply. Good performance in Step 3 also helps especially for Old Grads. Also applying with all steps cleared and ECFMG certified will help.
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| kaash110
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hi
i am also a dowite of 1994 and appearing in step 1
kindly let me know discussion plan especially for biochem and pharma
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| Nooran
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leila wrote:
hi everybody
Hi, i hope you are o.k. and doing well in your study...it's just my start in the USMLE and really i need help and support from you and all in this group as i'm graduated 10 years ago and that's not the matter but i feel that's a so hard dream ...so please give me your advice about how i can begin ..thank you and good luck for you.
i hope that u are all ok
me too i need a group of study partner ,whit whom we can study and help each other
because alone i feel dessepered and lazy
i`m so sad theses days that seem so hard for me i don`t know why ?
please i need yr help and all ur advices .
thank so much in advance for ur interest
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| nonia
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Thank you every 1 esp. askdoc dor your push & the hope you gave to me
Let's encourage each other pass our ups& downs to reach our dreams
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| askdoc
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To nonia: you're welcome. to understand in more detail about step 1, read my post in what to do. A link is in this thread somewhere.
To Nooran: Start studying to learn and understand and keep the memorizing and mastering til later. As an old grad, we have lots of concepts to learn and relearn. Only then can we master those topics which is what's needed to do well in USMLE. Don't even schedule your exam until you've finished the learning process. Since as old grad it's been a long time since we've read or reviewed for something and we may not be able to accurately gauge our review speed. However, do set a schedule and goals to be met by a certain time or else it can take years before you actually become prepared to take the Steps. It's so easy to procrastinate and I've been there. Yet I still did very well in the end.
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| rock
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hi askdoc,
firstly congratulations on your scores and wish you do achieve your dreams...i just wanted to say that i have been following your posts about the preparation thing and all others as well...you are v. inspiring ...i have started my preparation for step 1 and have started with micro and immuno as i knew these subjects well and wanted to have a good start and then move on to my weaker areas -patho and anat...i agree your scores=your hard work and dedication...how long you are able to sit and study with concentration and how well you are able to remove all the distractions in your life is an integral part of preparation for all us old grad usmle givers...i wanted to thank you for your wonderful posts. good luck fella !
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| rock
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and good luck to all ya guyz here for your preparation for step 1...now i gotta go and read about all those bacteria...its amazing to discover something new everything you read a text !
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| Nooran
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hi noonia, i'll start at february 1st and i need a serious study partner ,i'm an old graduate too and i want to finish this exam soon and get a high scores..don't worry just start and inshallah every thing 'll be o.k....good luck.nonia wrote:
I'm too an old postgrad. 1986 did usmle 10 years ago but didn't go 2 states that time
now I want 2 renew my old dream 2 restart usmle though it becoming more diffcult, but
I've read about old grad. so all my dreams went down .all my college tell me U R very
active don't U worry about your grad.year .I'm leaving in U.A.E. no green card .
Do any one think that if I work hard got high score still I have chance there?
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| Feyza
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GOD!! Its great to see there r ppl here in this world like me !! I was startin to feel like a desperate housewife  good luck docs ...I love u all and Ill pray 4u all !! with my 4yr old boy 
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| chuj
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I am Old IMG, I just finished with Beh Sc. Is there any Old IMG who want to be partner with me. I am planning take Step 1 on October 07 and we can agree with the next subject.
Askdoc. I am reading first, viewing Kaplan video-lectures then and answering q at last. But only i got 50-60% . Some advice? Thank you friend.
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| Hotobhaga
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Hey Guys,
I am a old grad too. Passed MBBS in 1987. I am due to take the step 1 on March 5th. I worked hard at the prep . But now it seems like I have not retained any thing. Like a slate wiped clean. I am going to go through the exam anyway. Lets see what happens.
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| unique1
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Hotobhaga , are you getting enough sleep ? To me it sounds like a sign of lack of sleep.
Your hard work will pay off. Have faith in yourself.
Wish you the very best of luck
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