BeKind
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Hi everyone!!!!
I'm about to take Step 1 and I think I should get books for Step 2 (hopefully I'll be lucky with my Step 1 ). I really need your help with this matter because I have no idea what I should read to prepare for the Step 2CK....
And I'd like to know your opinion about my situation too, plz.... I'm wondering if I'd be able to apply for this Match with only Step 1???? And how long I should study for Step 2 CK? I'm IMG by the way.
Plz, if you have any advice or suggest., I'd really really really appreciate it!!!!
Thanks.
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| egyusmler
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hey...what r u asking ab definitely?..u want to prepare for both step1 and ck simultaneousely?..or u ask ab ck-books that u want to revise for ur step1 prep?
anyway,it`s known that Kaplan notes is the most appropriate source of study
as regards the match,I`m not that expert to advise but I hear that applying with just one step is a risk..it`s much better to apply while being fully ecfmg-certified
GL
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| BeKind
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Thanks egyusmler!
sorry, my post wasn't clear... I'm taking Step 1 in 10days and I wanted to start preparing for Step 2 right away cz I really wanted to apply for match this year...
Now I know that I need Kaplan notes, anything else beside ? And how much time do I need for prep., approx.?
If anybody did apply for match with just 1step, plz tell me your experience!!!!???
Thank you.
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| Ivonne
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Combo #1 for CK
Kaplan notes and DVDs(Fischer, Nephro and Psyquiatry)
Qbanks(mainly UW) if time and money permits do Kaplan qbank as well. Do as many questions as possible and start early in your prep.
NBMEs(Good correlation with real score specially form 2) and the free USMLE CD
Optional addicional items: FA and Secrets
Good luck!
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| BeKind
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Thank you so very much Ivonne!
Now I'm gonna try to find those books, so I could start studying ASAP!!!
Anybody has Kaplan notes and those dvd's and want to sell them????
What about applying for match with 1step? anybody?.....Plz, Plz, Plz let me know!!!
Thank you all!!!!!
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| ganesha123
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hey its technically possible to apply with even 1 score..but its logical ...how many interviews will you get with that...it narrows ur scope alot...give it a shot if u want tho...
all the best..!!!!!!
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| BeKind
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Thanks ganesha!
Would that impact my next year match chances if I apply this year with only Step 1 and won't match? Do you know?
Thanks!
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| Ivonne
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Bekind, this is the concept i learnt as a forum Guru:
Apply as early as you can with a complete application as possible! and nobody knows your chances as is the whole package that counts.
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| ganesha123
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agree with ivonnne..its the complete package and above all luck factor too... i dont think not matching this year would jeapordize ur chances next year from what i know..as long as u have decent credentials..
listen to all of us but make ur ur own decision...!!!
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| g@uri
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http://www.usmletomd.com/tips4match/2007/09/apply...
Above is a link from digitaldoc's site http://usmletomd.com/
hope it helps you
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| BeKind
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Guys! Thank you so much!!!! You were really helpful!!!!
One more Q..... How much time did you spend preparing for Step 2ck?????
Thank you again.
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