gpatama
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 Hello everybody
I am a silent member in this forum
first of all, pardon me for some poor english writing 
Background:
I finished MD in 2004 from a mecial school in Thailand
I have worked full time as a junior faculty in Department of Family Medicine since 2007.
last year, I took TOEFL IBT 2 times and..I failed both
that made me lost confidence and tought I am not suitable for study aboard
However, I really hope to improve my knowledge for my beloved student.
My preparation:
6 months, concentrate in last 3 months
full time work, study time average 3-4 hrs per day
material I used ( Thank you for Prep4USMLE give me good track)
- FA 2007 edition, I read it parallel with UW and other book,not cover to cover.
- Kaplan note for Biochemistry (2 times), Physiology,Pharm,Behavioral science
- Goljan audio for general pathology
- BRS for systemic pathology with pictures in Robbin's
- Levinson's Medical microbiology and immunology
- UW all in timed random unused, average 59
- NBME from 1 (1 mo before exam): 480
NBME from 5 (1 day before exam): 470 
My pitfall:
-For Goljan Audio, Due to I feel difficult to listen english so I listen him at last month..would be nice if I decide to listen him before start study.
- I start UW too early, in time that I did't finish books that made me hard to get main idea.
- I try to short note in mind map style in initial but I feel not work. USMLE need big
picture and main concept.
- I have no chance to review FA from cover to cover.
In examination day:18th june 2008
- one day before exam, let it free day, take meditation and have nice sleep.
- I prepare chocolat bars, Sandwich,green tea and B1-6-12
- I break every block to eat something for 3-5 minutes and take lunch 10 min
with a sandwich
Examination
new model 336 items/48 X 7 blocks , 1 video
Anatomy: most are neuroanatomy& branchial plexus, I have no embryo.
Biochem : most about nutrition/alcohol, few for enzyme def.
few of clueless laboratory issue.
Behavioral science: biostat about sens/spec , typeI typeII error
doctor-patient,public health..I assume they are easy for AMG,but
doubtfull for IMG like me.
Microbiology: most clinical related, mode of transmission
General pathology : so deep! Inflamatory cytokine, oncogene
Systemic pathology: clinical cases that not too difficult for postgrad
Pharmacology: emphasize on drug interaction/side effect
Physiology : cardio & hormone ( PTH,ACTH,LH/FSH) are big issue.
After examination.
I feel blur and don't sure in many items
I know only wrong answer for strength forward question.
However, I was happy to finish task regardless score.
Waiting for result : 4 weeks , report in OASIS website
score report: 16 july 9 am US ; 9 pm Thailand
very good time
my boyfriend hug me in time we are waiting for result appear..5-4-3-2-1...
Pass-226 -94
well done in Cardiology,GI,Hemato,Neuro
not good in Behavioral science, Genetic, Respiratory.
Thank you very much for Prep4USMLE and great peaple here.
Edited by gpatama on 07/18/08 - 02:02 AM
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| skamran
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congratulations!!
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| defcon8
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congrats!
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| dowjunk
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Congrats and thanks for writing down in ur best possible style
I still think u need a toefl, will help u in ur CS for sure! 
U rock!
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| Toledo
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first of all congratulations for this great score, indeed it is awesome.
second, thanks for sharing ur experience with us. it is so encouraging.
plz i have question, i supposed to start my residency in sept. but i cant imagine how i will work and study in the same time. so can u plz tell me tips about how u could go with both in hand?
thanks again
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| usmlekiller
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congrats
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| gpatama
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Thank you for skamran, defcon8 and usmlekiller
Yes, dowjunk , I totally agree with you that English skill is very important. I heard many
Asian students failed in CS after NBME increase score in communication skill. I plan to improve it with DVD ER series ( ha ha)
Toledo, I think it is diffent in the kind of work. I have a question, where do you work?
.....one of my role in faculty is a teacher. so I use this opportunity to review USMLE materials with my medical students sometime. On the otherhand if you have a chance to help your junior medical students review in study, please do so. It will help you understand in dept of that material
.....last thing, I reccomend to wake up early and use 1-2 hours before go to work this time my brain is fresh - so I used to take 50 UW exam everyday. And before go to bed to review the mistake I made in the morning...I suppose brain need duration to organize and recall.
I believe you can do that
Edited by gpatama on 07/17/08 - 03:40 AM
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| ultradocmansu
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awesome experience and a very inspirational story.. surely ur organization of story is really good , and u tried ur best to write it to help us and we had no problems in understanding..
congrats , u deserved this killing score!
very inspirational
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| Dr.Jen
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congrats and what a great score! you should be so happy and proud of yourself-
i'm currently at a 390 on nbme any advice or suggestions on how to get score up to upper 400's?
by the way I think your english is great and good luck with everything!
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| dr_puma
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well done great effort
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| cheech
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congrats,
my exam is on monday, and I just did NBME6 and I got a 470, Iam kinda scared. do you think NMB5 and 6 are similar to the actual exam. I really need to get above a 90
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| usmlekiller
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congrats
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| HGPRTase
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congrats! and you want to do residency in the states to help your medical students? that is a noble goal, gpatama. i hope we get a great score like you did! you deserve it!
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| vaibhavbora
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any tips about how to study biochemistry ??
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| nootropic
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congratulation, thanks for your story!
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| Mahdi
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congrats bro.
Best Regards
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