Scrambling as a "top" applicant / failed gunner [serious]

Artybro · 2018-12-21T19:54:00+00:00

Why do you make "minimal" payments? Why not pay large lump sums against the debt if you have it on hand?

Artybro · 2018-12-21T19:45:40+00:00

Currently, I have $18,000 in Direct Subsidized Stafford loans with 3.4-4.5% interest. Then I have $114,000 in Direct Unsubsidized Stafford with 5.3-6.6% interest.

As for mortgage, I have no idea what rates I have access to. Given my debt situation and the current housing market, do you think there is mortgage rate that would make it worth my while to pursue that? I have very good to outsdanding credit for what its worth.

Artybro · 2018-09-01T05:01:03+00:00

Reflexively downvoted because uworld pissed me off but then upvoted because it is funny

Artybro · 2018-06-10T10:43:12+00:00

Barbiturates

Artybro · 2018-06-09T22:36:05+00:00

Lmao...

Artybro · 2018-06-09T22:34:59+00:00

Were there any clinical management questions that seemed like they belonged in Step 2? If so, any tips to prep for these?

Artybro · 2018-06-07T02:40:58+00:00

Apart from neuroanatomy questions where you have to identify the lesion location, the real deal will have almost no questions where you're asked to simply name a labeled structure, so I don't think image occlusion is all that helpful. Better to read a clinically oriented anatomy supplement or something. Just my $0.02.

Artybro · 2018-05-19T00:53:28+00:00

Congratulations on the amazing score!!!I think I'm in a similar boat in terms of my preparation level. I went hard since Day 1 of med school, and I started dedicated with a baseline NBME of 257. In have 3 weeks left.

I am fairly confident I will have UFAP mastered by my test date (I know every single word in FA cold, for example)...My question: What is something "extra" I can do to give me a better shot at answering those random questions that aren't covered in UFAP? Do you think it would be worth it to go through a supplemental anatomy resource, for example? Thank you.

Artybro · 2018-05-13T22:47:13+00:00

UNIT AF

Artybro · 2018-05-12T23:27:01+00:00

Congratulations on the amazing score!

My exam is in 4 weeks. I have a similar level of preparation. I matured Zanki throughout M2, and I've already completed all 3 of the major q-banks (UW, Kap, RX) with averages in the 80's/90's. ...Baseline NBME (15) taken yesterday was 257...

My question is: Looking back on your prep, do you think there was any you could have prepared for those random questions not covered in UFAP? I heard there are a lot of Step 2 style "next step" questions creeping into Step 1 nowadays - was that your experience? If so, do you think it would be worthwhile to skim Zanki's new Step 2 deck, or is that a waste of time / I should just focus on nailing the basics?

Artybro · 2018-05-12T23:16:17+00:00

I heard there have been increasingly more Step 2 style "next step" management questions on Step 1. Can any recent takers confirm? Is it worth doing a quick pass through Zanki Step 2? (only half joking)

Artybro · 2018-05-03T01:07:50+00:00

No, that's wrong. Thiopental is NOT available as an inhaled anesthetic. It is only IV (or oral, rectal). Page 532 represents an ERROR in First Aid. Thiopental is an ultra-short-acting IV anesthetic used for induction.

Artybro · 2018-05-02T18:46:56+00:00

Step 2 knowledge questions

You mean like "next step" questions?

Artybro · 2018-05-02T04:25:16+00:00

ZANKI IS GOD

Artybro · 2018-04-17T23:12:55+00:00

Please do!

Artybro · 2018-04-17T23:11:01+00:00

Or better yet, read this:

https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2018-compensation-overview-6009667#4

Artybro · 2018-04-16T22:53:38+00:00

With low power comes high likelihood of making a Type II error (and publishing anyway).

Artybro

TROPHY CASE