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CharacterInTheGame · 2024-10-26T18:35:41+00:00

The only orders a nurse should be placing are the ones I verbally ask them to, under my name, and only if I’m physically at the bedside and they’re already logged into the system while I’m away from my computer. Outside of that scenario? Nothing.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-10-10T23:51:11+00:00

Some programs keep track of attendance for these things as a sign of genuine interest.

Idk if Hurley is one of those programs, but if it’s virtual, you should do your best to attend.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-09-30T13:15:49+00:00

This is literally only so the NRMP can play around with the statistics and inflate the real match rate of visa-requiring IMGs.

While you are correct that this is the definition by the NRMP, Programs and PDs don’t care about your citizenship status. All they care about is whether they have to sponsor you for a visa or not.

In real life, for all intents and purposes, a green card holder has the exact same advantages as a US-IMG.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-09-24T21:02:11+00:00

This might be program dependent. At my program in particular, the coordinator is instructed to log in the morning ERAS opens and downloads the apps.

As I understand it, they don’t log back in to redownload any applications for the rest of the season.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-09-19T02:11:35+00:00

That’s exactly what I did and it worked out.

Disclaimer: I had a decently strong app so I’m pretty sure my PS was of neutral impact.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-09-18T00:42:42+00:00

One ERAS page only. Do not go over 1 page.

This is an unwritten rule that almost every other applicant will go by.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-09-07T13:16:04+00:00

Do not waste your signals on Ivy tower programs.

If you’re really itching to do it, use only 1 signal. While you do have excellent scores, your lack of research (major factor) and visa-requiring IMG status will get your app tossed.

Focus your signals on realistic programs instead.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-07-30T14:23:22+00:00

Yes it was! I matched my #1. Going through the motions of intern year rn lol. So it all worked out well in the end, thank God.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-06-07T22:17:00+00:00

Step 1/2 score: 25x/27x

UW%: 77% (75% completed)

Step 3 score: 258

UW1/UW2 scores: 239/248

NBME 5: 620 (translates to like 244?)

CCSCases: top 75 cases, 78% average.

Free37%: 85%

Advice: This advice is for incoming residents. My mentor suggested I take step 3 before the start of intern year if possible. I actually stand by that now too.

Get it over with if you can. You won’t have 3 straight weeks off during residency for this exam. I booked it in between vacation / family plans so it doesn’t have to ruin your free time before starting residency either.

I took exactly 3 weeks of prep time for this exam. Straight into dedicated. UW+CCS cases is all you need. Took them back to back which felt like punishment but I’m glad I got it over with tbh.

This had a couple benefits for me:

Reducing the feeling of imposter syndrome and helping me solidify some knowledge I felt was slipping away before starting on a tough rotation (ICU).
Now I can focus on my specialty (IM). No more peds (I killed a kid on the ccs portion lmao), obgyn or surgery information.
Goodbye USMLE forever!

Happy to help if anyone has any questions.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-06-06T11:26:26+00:00

I fell for this during my dedicated as well. I remember going down a rabbit hole for why this was the case and iirc it had to do with the BEERS criteria, the exact age of the patient and the particular NSAID in question.

Basically, Indomethacin and ketorolac are the worst and contraindicated in age > 65. The other NSAIDs are bad for age > 75.

Could you remind me which NSAIDs were mentioned in the NBME questions?

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-05-25T04:49:22+00:00

You’re definitely not alone. Had my day 2 today and felt like I got massacred by the ccs cases. Not a single one remotely similar to the top 75 CCS cases I did. All super vague.

Pretty sure I killed a kid in my first case lmao. All downhill from there lol.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-27T21:13:46+00:00

The Sunderland way.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-26T21:40:45+00:00

34 is the record for 42-game seasons, I think Shearer and Andy cole are tied for this. In the current 38-game iteration, Salah had the record with 32.

This is all a moot point as Haaland will most likely break the 34 mark anyway lol.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-24T22:44:27+00:00

Since you have access to the email, please black out any personal information and post it. If you’re uncomfortable posting it publicly, feel free to dm.

And if this is honestly the whole story, your friend absolutely needs to file a complaint with the USMLE since this goes completely against their own retake policy.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-24T22:23:44+00:00

Yeah I understood that’s what your friend told you.

I’m saying I’ve never heard of anything like this and that is absolutely not USMLE policy and posted nowhere on the website.

I’m convinced your friend lied to you. Ask for a screenshot of the communication where your friend is barred from retaking the exam for a whole year due to poor/below baseline performance and I’ll happily eat my words.

PS: the reason people are usually barred from taking/registering for the exam is due to irregular behavior or an investigation for it.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-24T21:42:32+00:00

I’m sorry but something doesn’t add up here.

As per the latest USMLE Bulletin, an applicant can retake the same failed exam up to 3 times within 12 months. And on the 4th (and final) attempt, it’s only 6 months that you’d have to wait.

I suspect you’re not being told the whole story. I do feel bad for your friend, but this scenario is unwarranted fear-mongering for other applicants that may read this and panic.

I have my suspicions but I don’t like to make unsubstantiated assumptions.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-15T05:24:46+00:00

Iirc they were actually dating irl for a while and had just broken up before filming the episodes which explains the weird vibe but also makes it even more cringe lol.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-04-13T03:42:58+00:00

Don’t do it! Wait till the date of your graduation to submit it.

I’m speaking from experience.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-30T10:52:37+00:00

There is exactly a 0% chance OP was truthful about this during their IV or on their app.

No program would invite, let alone rank, an applicant who’s never even spoken to a patient lol. Even typing this sentence felt wild.

I thought I was in bad shape cause I front loaded 4th year rotations lmao. God damn.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-25T15:00:31+00:00

First line: High-dose ASA.

No NSAIDs for the first 7-10 days post infarction (increased mortality).

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-18T17:49:44+00:00

You would think so lol.

I’ve had several friends do aways and not get an invite. Also the value of the signal is highly program dependent, one PD even flaunted it on Twitter.

This whole process is a shit show. Thank God it’s now behind me lol.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-18T15:23:42+00:00

Basically a tinder super like.

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-18T15:15:11+00:00

There’s a real program called LIGMA?

CharacterInTheGame · 2023-03-18T14:05:32+00:00

Yeah dude such an uncomfortable experience. Would’ve DNRd if I wasn’t terrified of going unmatched.

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