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Step 3 - Revision to the Organization of Multiple-Choice Question Blocks 2007-06-18 08:42:00 The multiple-choice question (MCQ) portions of the Step 3 examination are organized into blocks that correspond to the clinical settings for the patient encounters. Each setting is described at the beginning of the block. The settings have been organized according to three types: (1) office/health center; (2) inpatient facilities; and (3) emergency department. Beginning mid-to-late March Read more:Organization
, Multiple
, Choice
, Question
, Blocks
, Revision
Step 2 CK Examination to Include Items with Associated Audio and Video Beginning in August 2007 2007-06-18 08:40:00 A small number of multiple-choice items with associated audio and/or video clips will be introduced into the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in early August
2007. No more than 5 items with associated media clips will appear in a single examination. The 2007 USMLE Orientation Materials include a small number of multiple-choice items that contain exhibits involving audio and/or video clips. Read more:Audio
, Items
Spotlight on Specialties: Preventive Medicine 2007-06-18 06:38:00 Nature of the work
The specialty of Preventive Medicine
focuses on the health of individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote and maintain health and well-being, and to prevent disease, disability, and premature death. Physicians practicing in the field of preventive medicine most often specialize in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine or public health and general Read more:Spotlight
Tips and Trends: Hope Is Not a Strategy! 2007-06-18 06:33:00 Steven R. Daugherty, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Testing
Kaplan Medical Believing that you will succeed is the first step in making it so. You need to believe that you can do something if you are ever going to give it your best effort. The power of positive thinking gives you the momentum to deal with the most difficult challenges in life. Hope keeps us going, and gives us the confidence to Read more:Trends
, Strategy
so simple USMLE instructions 2007-03-14 02:24:00 For IMGs: Steps for obtaining a Medical License/Residency in the U.S. by :drhaisook
There’s actually a lot of confusion about how to obtain a Medical License/Residency in the US, especially to IMGs (International Medical Graduates). The fact that there are certain visas that are required for entrance of the country (for taking Step 2 CS exam primarily) is sort of frustrating for those who
usefull links related to USMLE exams 2007-03-05 20:30:00 Try the sites rated A first then if u have time try other sites
links
to official sites :
http://www.usmle.org/ A
http://www.ecfmg.org/ A
http://www.nbme.org/ A
http://www.toefl.org/ A
http://www.nrmp.org/
http://www.prometric.com/default.htm
Useful links for step 1 :
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html (step1) AA
http://pathtest.com/A
http://www.med.uiuc.edu/PathAtlasF/ Read more:related
, exams
USMLE STEP-2 EXAM advises 2007-03-05 20:29:00 This is mostly clinical exam so do not expect much of mechanism of diseases and drugs but concentrate on diagnosis and management.
COMPUTER BASED STEP-2, CBT
This is the experience from one of IMGs, who took it very recently and explains the facts..."I gave CBT and i felt it does not make any difference.I was able to complete the questions just in time. some are short and some are as long as the
USMLE step 1 experience 2007-03-05 20:27:00 Egyptians Can Do it too!!!
For long time, I was surprised, why most of people who get above 90s esp 99in the USMLE mostly are Indians or Pakis (Pakistani). Till, I did it, andscored about 90!!Do they have better brains than us? sure no. Did they study more in medicalschool than us? also no, as USMLE system has different approach than theEngland system which Pakistan, India and Egypt follow in Read more:experience
step 1 experiences :by dr mav 2007-03-05 20:27:00 hi folks,got my score a couple of days ago and i will try to pen down my experience with this exam which to say the least wanst pleasant, as expected.i am on an F1 and so doing a Masters in Biology. so i had to juggle b/w school and usmle preparation.i started preparing about an year ago. i wasnt aware of kaplan material at that time. so i started reading the text books.i did not study Read more:experiences
step 1 experiences :by Chad 2007-03-05 20:26:00 I'm an IMG and I just received my score..very happy! I thought I would give advice I wish I had been given before I started studying.For those who haven't started studying this is a rough outline of how I would prepare:1) 3-6 months prep depending on your current level e.g. if you know pathology, pharm microbio very well then 3 months..if not then nearer 6. Probably much lesstime needed if you go Read more:experiences
another USMLE step 1 experience 2007-03-05 20:25:00 About my experience
, I would like to share with you all what i have passed through during my Step1 experience.
From the begining taking the decision I think is the most important and most difficult step to begin studying the USMLE, by answering those questions like : Is it worth it? Can I do it ? The visa is nearly impossible now.........
Once you took the decision, automatically you have joined
step 1 experiences :by ron 2007-03-05 20:24:00 Hi all,
I just received my score today. 221/90. I'm happy :) Posted my experience 4 weeks ago, right after my exam. It is copied below -- it answers the common questions of "what books to use" "Q-bank scores" "what types of questions on the actual USMLE." Hope this helps you all, and I'm happy to answer questions. And please make sure to help others after you've taken your exam.
--ron
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How to Study for the Boards 2007-03-05 20:22:00 This report has been prepared by Nicole Hindman, Class President '2001
This is the updated version of this informative packet. It now includes the opinions of the third years present at the 2/16/99 Class of 2001 Dinner. These remarks are listed at the end of the handout, in part VI.
Sample Study
Schedule
Student X
Note: This is a 31-day study schedule. This schedule is from a student who scored
Residency : Specialty with Top Job Prospects 2007-01-31 19:46:00 An article in a recent Mayo Clinic e-newsletter cited Child Psychiatrists as being in extremely short supply in the US, and stated that there is little evidence that the shortage will be remedied in the long term either. The May Clinic article mentioned, as one example of the problem, that Wyoming has only 2 child psychiatrists. But the shortage is, in fact, a problem in all fifty states and Read more:Residency
, Specialty
Tips and Trends: Timing Is Everything… 2007-01-31 19:41:00 Steven R. Daugherty, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Testing
Kaplan Medical
"If only I had more time," is a common lament of students as they walk out of the USMLE.* The simple fact is the USMLE is a timed test. And time matters. No, time by itself does not determine your score. But the time-limits that govern each exam provide constraints that restrict your potential and lower your score. Having Read more:Trends
, Everything
, Timing
Tips and Trends: Think and Know versus Grab and Go 2006-10-04 13:21:00 Tips and Trends
:
Think and Know versus
Grab and Go
Steven R. Daugherty, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Testing
Kaplan Medical Who is in charge when you take you exam? Do you control you exam, or does the exam control you? The USMLE* requires you to be able to think on your feet. The exam is not testing your knowledge, as such. Rather, each question is designed to assess your ability to sort
Tips to Improve Your Clinical Relationships and Evaluations 2006-10-04 13:18:00 Tips to Improve
Your Clinical Relationships
and Evaluations
Whether you are a medical student doing rotations and electives, or an international medical graduate doing a clinical observership, you will be evaluated by attending physicians and chief residents. This is a common source of concern as these individuals are potential sources of letters of recommendation for residency applications.
Plan Ahead for the Costs Involved in Applying for Residency! 2006-09-02 06:55:00 If you are planning to enter the NRMP Match for 2007, it is wise to understand the costs involved early on so that you won't be surprised once you begin the process. To give you an idea of these, here are the fees which applied during the 2006 Match cycle. Additional expenses associated with travel/housing for interviewing at programs are not included since the costs involved will vary with the Read more:Involved
, Residency
, Costs
Tips and Trends: Who is in Charge on Your Exam? 2006-09-02 06:52:00 Steven R. Daugherty, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Testing
Kaplan Medical Who is in charge when you take you exam? Do you control you exam, or does the exam control you? The USMLE is not only testing your content knowledge, but also your ability to problem-solve on your feet. In spite of distractions, are you able to contain your anxiety and focus on the pertinent issues before you? Do you Read more:Trends
How to go for student visa for USA? 2006-08-28 12:49:00 I have been receiving many letters from students wishing to study in the US , wanting to know about the processes.
The F-1 visa (student visa) permits foreign students to get to the US and attend school at all academic levels.
A foreign student can reach the US in F-1 classification. Applicants must have completed a course of study normally required for enrollment, should be sufficiently
Details about USMLE Visa: An Idiots Guide 2006-08-28 12:48:00 Visa details International Medical Graduates (IMG) seeking U.S. residency training who do not qualify for permanent resident status in the U.S. usually seek either of two visas from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for U.S. training: J-1 Visa H-1B visa Several recent events affect the use of those two Read more:Guide
, Idiots
How to go for student visa for USA? 2006-08-28 12:47:00 I have been receiving many letters from students wishing to study in the US , wanting to know about the processes.
The F-1 visa (student visa) permits foreign students to get to the US and attend school at all academic levels.
A foreign student can reach the US in F-1 classification. Applicants must have completed a course of study normally required for enrollment, should be sufficiently
New Student Visa Rule 2006-08-28 12:46:00 New students can enter US 4 months before classes.
In a major relief in the visa regime for students, the US on Wednesday ruled students can enter the country 120 days before the start of their classes.
So far, students were issued US visas 90 days before the start of classes. The State Department said the new rules apply to students applying for the initial-entry F-1 (academic student), F-2 ( Read more:Student
STEP 3 Test Question Formats and Tips 2006-08-28 12:44:00 Strategies for Answering One Best Answer Question
s (Single Items, Multiple Item Sets, and Cases)
* Read the patient description and question carefully. It is important to understand what is being asked.
* Try to generate an answer and then look for it in the option list.
* Alternatively, read each option carefully, eliminating those that are clearly incorrect.
* Of the remaining Read more:Formats
Best Strategies for USMLE Post Match Scramble 2006-08-28 12:43:00 USMLE post match scramble is an important and free process for International Medical Graduates (IMGS) in which all those who have been unsuccessful in obtaining a match for their residency can apply for the unfulfilled positions. The list of these unfulfilled positions is usually posted on NRMP website (www.nmrp.org) two days prior to the posting of the final match results. In 2005 this will be Read more:Strategies
, Match
step 1 experiences :by Chad 2007-09-17 01:07:00 I'm an IMG and I just received my score..very happy!
I thought I would give advice I wish I had been given before I started studying.For those who haven't started studying this is a rough outline of how I would prepare:
1) 3-6 months prep depending on your current level e.g. if you know pathology, pharm microbio very well then 3 months..if not then nearer 6. Probably much lesstime needed if you Read more:experiences
another USMLE step 1 experience 2007-09-17 01:04:00 About my experience
, I would like to share with you all what i have passed through during my Step1 experience.
From the begining taking the decision I think is the most important and most difficult step to begin studying the USMLE, by answering those questions like : Is it worth it? Can I do it ? The visa is nearly impossible now.........
Once you took the decision, automatically you have
USMLE step 1 experience 2007-09-17 01:01:00 Egyptians Can Do it too!!!For long time, I was surprised, why most of people who get above 90s esp 99in the USMLE mostly are Indians or Pakis (Pakistani). Till, I did it, andscored about 90!!Do they have better brains than us? sure no. Did they study more in medicalschool than us? also no, as USMLE system has different approach than theEngland system which Pakistan, India and Egypt follow in Read more:experience
Scores give USC medical students reason to smile 2007-10-24 13:16:00 Students from the Keck School of Medicine have reason to celebrate after their scores on the United States Medical Licensing Examination surpassed the national mean scores for the fifth year in a row.
Second-year Keck students scored an average of 233 points on the test, compared to a national average of 218, Keck officials estimated from data USMLE gave them.
Eighty-five percent of second-year Read more:medical
Dubai Healthcare City to offer (USMLE) Step 3 Exams for the first time outside the United States 2007-10-24 13:12:00 Dubai Healthcare
City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, has announced its regulatory body the Center for Health Care Planning and Quality (CPQ) has been granted permission to conduct Step 3 of the UnitedStates
Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) in Dubai.
This is the first time the examination will have been conducted outside the United States. USMLE's Composite Governing Board, The National Board Read more:Dubai
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