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about the watch for the exam

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arrhythmia
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11/27/07 - 09:02 PM

Can I ask one quick question to your guy?
I would like to know that can we use the analog watch for the exam?
Who can answer this question or have the experience about it. Pls answer my question.

Doc_to_be

11/28/07 - 10:34 AM

only old fashion two-three arm watches are allowed... No any electronic devises are permitted

damselMD
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11/28/07 - 03:23 PM

analog watches only. i think they checked the style of watch you had on because if it was digital they made you put it the locker.

arrhythmia
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11/30/07 - 11:07 AM

Thx a lot for your kind answering.

jazmil
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12/03/07 - 03:02 AM

Have you seen this : http://www.usmle.org/general_information/announce...

From Jan next year no watches will be allowed for cs at all.

mildanemia
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12/03/07 - 03:42 AM

Does anyone actually look at their watch during the exam ?

I think you should be as swift as possible during the history taking part and get to the physical before the 5 min announcement. Most physicals take 3 minutes unless it's a neuro related case, so even if you start the physical when you hear the announcement you should still be safe. I believe that 2 minutes are enough to counsel and wrap up the case.

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