Novus_ihs
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Hello everyone out there whose faith, courage, pride, and perseverance are being challenged by the USMLE exams! I salute you!
You know, I had never discussed anything regarding the USMLE exams on such informative forum with people in my boat like yourselves. I was afraid that by engaging in such discussions, I might doubt my study plan, material, if I was basically doing the right thing…etc. I was doing very well relying on my own vision in studying for my classes, clerkships, step1, and now step2. But, few days ago, and after being truly challenged and for the first time by step2, I found refuge in this great forum. I read messages after messages posted on this forum, in the hope that I can feel better about my problem: the Oasis trick and my fate.
I took step2 three weeks ago. I have not received my score report by mail yet. After learning about the oasis trick from this forum, and being so anxious to find out how I did, I tried it. I tried to register for the same exam a day after my scores were reported on oasis web page. I was able to do so. So, I panicked and realized in a moment how fragile my faith really was – the faith I had maintained in my God that if I trusted in Him and did my part, I would pass. I was mentally wounded by reading people’s comments that the tick works and that they had given up on their passing after doing the oasis trick. So I wanted to share this with them. Yes, I have not received my scores yet. And, reason tells me that I have to have failed. However, when reason stops to carry you, faith has to go on (if you have one to start out with). If you start the process of studying for the test with a faith in your God, keep it and do not give up hope when the oasis trick indicates that you have not passed.
I honestly do not know whether all of what I have said here will come true in my own case, but I know this: whether I have passed step2 or not, I have passed the real exam of keeping the trust in Him who is out there trying to help me. You can pass step2; if not on your first attempt, then on your second. You can even aim at a higher score that would do you an even better service than the one you had by just passing. Always build on the positive side of things.
I have done very well in my courses and clinicals, and on my step1 exam. This was my first attempt at step2. After I get my score, I will write sharing my experience of both step2 and step1.
I hope I have somehow eased the mental pain some of you have endured because of the OASIS TRICK. Keep the faith if you have one despite what your reason or others tell you. Then, you will have won the fight of a lifetime. Time will come when you will forget all about the USMLE when you are in your white coat on the wards as a physician. But, one thing you will not forget, when your faith was tested and you passed. That performance will carry you throughout your career and life, not just your performance on this exam. The USMLE is just one of many challenges you will face in the future – you know what life is all about. If this experience can shake you, those others will. Remember, you can prevail because you have a spirit capable of endurance, sacrifice, courage, and faith.
Take care.
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| Green
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how do you know the oasis has been updated?
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| Novus_ihs
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I know that oasis is updated with my score because it says so. When you check your oasis personal page, it will list next to step2CK the exam date and the score report date. When ECFMG posts a score report date on its oasis website, it means that ECFMG knows your score. It is also the date the score is mailed to you.
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| fried water
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hey novus,
you are so true.. it is not just about passing the exam, it is about being what you are, it's about pursuing what you chose and to feel good about yourself and to always have faith in Him above all us. Trust me we all are in same boat... and score might matter to get residency but it can never make a better doctor or a better human first. I agree with you 100%.
One of my very good friends gave her step 1 recently and her score has been reported but still didnt reach her and her application is being accepted online too. She was very upset and though i feel so bad for her because she put in so much efforts and time into all this and sure it hurts when you can not make it... but your post makes me and i am sure her feel better  It helps to get over our all these stressful situations when someone like you takes the step to discuss what s/he is going through and it makes you feel stronger with all those words.
Just wanted to say that in long runs the scores wont even matter but right now they look like the most important things in our lives. Sure they can get you residency of your choice but you need a lot more than just that to be a nice human and a doctor. so hey 'cheer up' and know that you can do it too.. and better this time
Remember:"Never lose hope in dream to come as they really can come true"
I LOVE YOU.
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| indiandoc
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hey thanks fried water
for supporting poor people like us
'yea ur right exams are just apart of ur life
but
uuu have to learn many other things
lor
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| famz
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novus, man u rekidled my flame of faith.may Allah bless u.
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plan your work n work your plan....
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| Gina
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Hi I'm Gina.
I took my exam on 4/23...till now they haven't reported my score, and as a matter of fact they still have yesturdays date.
I feel the same, like everybody..I know I did my part, I study very hard, gave my time......I know God will consider all this effort made by us, were are fighters !!!!.
I want to believe I passed, I want to have faith.
When I took step 1 I was 100% sure I failed, everybody beleived in me...but I kept on praying..and praying..and then my surprise I passed, for me I consider it a miracle, nothing else.
Don't get me wrong YOU MUST study hard, just like our friend Novus says..DO YOUR PART...and then have faith.
I wish everybody luck!!!
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