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bhanusupriya

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Jul 10, 2007 - 4:27 PM

hi, every body smiling face

same old story continues here also wink

i'm a silent viewer of this forum.
took CS on APR 30th.
result updated on JUNE 20th.and red screen shows_our records show that u have already passed the step component.
thank god ,i passed smiling face

my study aids:first aid,UW
prep time :20 days
exam centre :LA
and i'm an IMG from INDIA.
I'll be happy to answer any q's.

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abanoz

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Jul 10, 2007 - 7:21 PM

congratulations.
are new graduate? What did you do first in 20 days? (Read everything or start practice immiediately)
Basically I have 20 days left to take the exam, and I am still trying to figure out how to practice.
thank you very much.

Ivonne

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Jul 10, 2007 - 8:35 PM

Yes, please share with us your prep trip.

Ivonne

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Jul 10, 2007 - 8:36 PM

Did you write or type the patient note?

bhanusupriya

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Jul 11, 2007 - 10:12 AM

hi abanoz,thank you.i'm a 2006 graduate from india.
here is my prep method.
fortunately i had a friend who is also preparing for CS.so,we both subscibed to UW and gave a first reading (novel reading type)of it individually.then,we practiced each case in UW in a timed mode.(each time either of us as doctor and other as patient).in that way we practised twice ,of all cases of UW (around 70+).then we quickly went through FA,looking for any different cases not covered in UW.
for first reading--3-4 days.
first practice--7-8 days
2nd practice--5-6 days
FA--2-3 days
final reading(individually)--2-3 days

after completing each case,we discussed about the missing points,DD's etc.
meanwhile i went through USMLETOMD.COM website also.that's a good site to brush up your communication skills.i used many tips from that site.
hope the below link could be useful to u
any q's r welcome
baseportal.com/cgi-bin/base...&range=0,50&cmd=all&Id=129

bhanusupriya

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Jul 11, 2007 - 11:17 AM

hi ivonne,
i wrote my patient note

vanshita

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Jul 11, 2007 - 12:06 PM

Congratulation

GOOD LUCK for match

bhanusupriya

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Jul 12, 2007 - 3:18 AM

thank you vanshita smiling face

Ivonne

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Jul 12, 2007 - 5:25 AM

Thanks bhanusupriva and CONGRATULATIONS!

gsandhya

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Jul 12, 2007 - 9:30 PM

#10

hello, congrates that u cleared.
i want couple of qtions ,am also an img,am taking cs in aug
did u get a neuro case if yes,can u tell how managed time for examination,its seems to be timetaking even though i practice ,any suggestions abt it, i will be thankful

bhanusupriya

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Jul 13, 2007 - 6:22 AM

#11

thank you ivonne,hope the is useful to u.

hi sandhya,thank you.for a neuro case i practised as shown in CS video,like doing it quickly in a couple of min.u won't find enough time in exam,that's for sure.so,always try to take a good history,and depending on presenting complaint examine the related part first.for ex-confusion,take MMSE first.
and many a time SP's will tell u many complaints,not a single one as we see cases in our preparation aid's.then,better to examine cheif complaint,and also have a look at remaining problems .they need to be fully taken care of.
to tell u exactly,as we prepare we mainly concern about physical exam,but in their mind,majority of their attention will be towards how u r behaving(like showing compassion for their problem),how exactly r u answering their q's,your communication and interpersonal skills.spoken english,etc,.
as u r an img i advice u to check "csprotocol.blogspot.com"
all the best for your exam.

abanoz

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Jul 16, 2007 - 7:31 PM

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thank you very much for details.
I really appreciate.
I could not even get in this page until now.

bhanusupriya

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Jul 17, 2007 - 2:49 AM

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thank you abanoz.
all the best and good luck to u smiling face

doc_clotaire

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