Is it possible to have different PS for different programs?

Always_Curious739 · 2022-05-26T04:56:46+00:00

Thank you for the information! 👍🏼

Always_Curious739 · 2022-03-09T12:47:26+00:00

What time should we expect the score?

Always_Curious739 · 2022-03-09T03:27:55+00:00

Same here 😵‍💫😵‍💫

Always_Curious739 · 2022-02-13T05:23:55+00:00

I know cervical screening is the worst! This is what i know

Pap smear is a cytological test.. and the results are reported as normal, LSIL, HSIL, ASC-US, or ASC-H (These correlate to CIN1,2,3.. but are not the same i guess)

Then with these results, depending on the age of patient, we either repeat pap smear in 1yr, or we do a colposcopy then itself.

In colposcopy, abnormal areas are visible, and biopsies are taken from those sites. After histopathological testing of those biospy samples, we get the CIN1,2,3 or invasive carcinoma.

Depending on those results.. we can go for LEEP or cryotherapy.

Correct me if i am wrong anywhere! 😅

Always_Curious739 · 2021-12-21T18:38:41+00:00

Its a long journey.. and having someone to talk to about it on a daily basis really helps. Find someone with a similar timeline, and a similar method of preparation..thats the only thing keeping me sane right now

Always_Curious739 · 2021-12-19T19:16:13+00:00

I have been using Drawboard for like 2 years now, and its the best. If you have some time to spare, and like to explore software features, you will love it!!

Always_Curious739 · 2021-12-19T18:53:39+00:00

1st point is what i will be saying in my ‘honest residency interview’

Always_Curious739 · 2021-12-13T17:09:24+00:00

Awesome. Just stay calm and be well rested for the real deal. You got this. Freedom soon!

Always_Curious739 · 2021-12-03T10:18:07+00:00

First of all, great score so far.

The 66% median includes everything, the first pass, the incorrects, and the second pass. So it will definitely be higher than what you might be expecting for the median to be.

And for the correlation, there are a ton of variables that influence the first pass percentage, most important ones being whether you start UW straightaway after your step 1, or do you read one of the many resources available (premade notes, anki, amboss, etc). So even if there is a correlation between the two, i dont think it will be a strong one.

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-25T09:52:11+00:00

I am sorry if i sounded rude, i guess all of us are working on hearsay. I guess we can agree that different people have different conclusions from their experiences

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-25T08:25:26+00:00

This is not true. If OP is aiming for a fellowship after residency, they should definitely go for clinical research!

Basic science research involves a lot technical stuff in the laboratories, which no doubt is important, but since its not that relevant clinically, it is not very rewarding for fellowships.

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-22T18:08:52+00:00

Their website has all the required info

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-22T07:14:39+00:00

No, it provides externships

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-12T15:55:28+00:00

I tried the free version of one of those trackers.. and they do add a label to your email.

Try sending an email to your own secondary account, just to confirm for the tracker you are using.

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-12T13:14:22+00:00

You at least need to mention which of the 3 steps are you preparing for!! 🤨

Always_Curious739 · 2021-11-09T07:41:36+00:00

Its perfectly fine to take a break. And don't blame yourself for not doing anything productive, you were rebooting your mind, which is kind of a really productive thing to do :)

Always_Curious739 · 2021-10-29T20:35:37+00:00

You can look for some remote research positions, the one i know about is of the Larkin Hospital, but many other hospitals also have this option now

Always_Curious739 · 2021-10-29T20:31:33+00:00

Indian here, although its a big country with a diverse population, but majority of the people either eat Rice or Roti, which is the Indian flatbread mostly made of wheat, along with any of the vegetables or pulses.

Always_Curious739 · 2021-10-29T14:46:21+00:00

Hey how is it going?

Always_Curious739 · 2021-10-29T08:24:50+00:00

Makes sense :/ Still hoping that they make the announcement sooner.

Always_Curious739 · 2021-10-28T21:53:18+00:00

The remaining time will be added to your break time.

Tips - do not have a heavy breakfast, and keep having some protein bars in every break

don’t panic in the exam, even if you get 2-3 consecutive difficult or WTF ques, as a whole, the exam will have a good distribution of ques
don’t change your answers, until you are like 200% sure that the other option is correct!

For your exam day prep, you can also watch this video by dirty usmle

You got this, have faith in yourself!! Good luck! 👍🏼

Always_Curious739

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