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Sapna2008
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 Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about
My identity- Full time working Mom
My aim- 99 in USMLE STEP 1
My frame of mind- Will not settle for anything but the best
My support-My God
My lifeline- My husband
Strength does not come from winning.Your struggles develop your strengths.When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
Edited by Sapna2008 on 02/26/08 - 12:43 PM
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| Sapna2008
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-MY STUDY STRATEGY-
Study notes- Mar, Apr, May
FA-Daily
QBank-1 block/day
USMLE World- Apr
Plan to take exam in the month of July. Best to keep a short study plan to avoid boredom or burnout.It should be short but intense.Limited time due to full time work & family responsibilities. Family will understand ,as for job- take 1 mth off before exam date.
>Start ur day with GOD
>Regular exercise & good eating habits
>Do subject wise with multiple revisions.
>Read FA daily.
>50 ques /day- make points of topics u don't know & revise daily
>Don't get stuck on facts that you'll forget.Keep revising it numerous times & it will stick.
>Listen to Goljan audio while driving to work & lunch break
>Self discipline is the key to a 99 score. Develop a tunnel vision.Visualize nothing but ultimate success in USMLE.
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| Sapna2008
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In the name of Lord Jesus, Ganesha & Allah , here goes-------------
March 1 st - March 16th = PATHOLOGY
I have to stick to my schedule.No more excuses.Reach for the stars.
My study plan starts on March 1st. But I'm just gonna give myself a few free days to get in the reading mood.So today Feb 26th -I'm gonna start my prep & I'm gonna conquer this exam, not just conquer it but ace it. Dear Lord, help me stay consistent & be disciplined thru'out my prep.Help me to stick to my schedule no matter what comes my way.Neither laziness, excess sleep, work, family fun time ,TV ,sickness should distract me-Help me endure thru it all and thru single minded focus be persistent & determined to achieve this goal.
Feb 26th 2008
1) Cell Injury
2) Inflammation
3) Wound healing
Good luck to myself & all my usmle friends out there---
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| step99
Forum Senior
Topics: 12
Posts: 195
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Welcome sapna
your hardworks and trust in god..guide you ...good luck with your prep.
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Shoot for the Moon.Even if you Miss..You will..land among the stars
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| doctorDee
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hi sapna... i started my journal here today too...
good luck to us both...
am gonna give exam in end aug...
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| doctorDee
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hey sapna...
must be crazy working and managing house work and studying...
yesterday was bad...
today is goin ok till now... lets see...
studied two hrs till now...been doin lower limb from moore..... really dont know wat im retaining thoughh.....just skimming all the tables of muscles........
good luck ppl.....
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| bhanusupriya
Forum Elite
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Posts: 438
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hi sapna,
strong motivation i see here.start conquering buddy.
Dear Lord, help me stay consistent & be disciplined thru'out my prep.Help me to stick to my schedule no matter what comes my way.Neither laziness, excess sleep, work, family fun time ,TV ,sickness should distract me-Help me endure thru it all and thru single minded focus be persistent & determined to achieve this goal.
good luck to u ,may god be with u in this journey...
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papa kehte hain bada naam karegaa...
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| ninotchka
Forum Newbie
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clear-headed with a fool-proof plan!!...i dont see anything but a 99 here!...gud luck!
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| mjbapana
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Topics: 27
Posts: 153
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Hi!! Sapna,
Dropped by to say all the best. This is a very good step u've taken. this forum is really awesome. evrybody is so ready to help and support u. So go ahead and reach for the stars. Praying for u. MAry.
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| antidepressant
Forum Guru
Topics: 29
Posts: 557
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welcome Sapna, GL with your study plans and wish you very best!
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Step 1 can not defeat me!!!!!!!!
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| Sapna2008
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To all my friends here in the forum,thanx for the encouragement.
My first few days didn't go as planned.I studied but not what i had planned.Was supposed to start Patho.,but had to work overtime-so just did questions.Very poor score-OBVIOUSLY!!!.I haven't even started reading.
Past is past.Lets take one step at a time-
March 4th 2008 -TUESDAY
Cell Injury.
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| Sapna2008
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Today so far has been a good day. Gave up on Cell Injury chp which I was supposed to have read yesterday.I have been trying to read that chp from the time I decided to prepare for this test.Finally decided ,it has been highlighted so many times-that need to shift focus.So I stared with a chp that has always been out of my reach of understanding-CVS. And u know what so far so good.There is so much material to go thru in Goljan & so little time.But I'll stay up & try to do my best.
Need to make little post it notes reminding me not to waste time & stick it all over the house.
U can do it Sapna.Remember how it feels when u r with a patient.Its never too late.With a prayer in ur heart, keep moving forward-----------
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