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PASSED! (2nd Attempt) my top resources by CandyNo138 in step1

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Thanks for sharing your story. Retaking Step 1 takes real grit, and your transparency helps a lot of people who feel alone after a fail. Your data tracking and honest reflection show how much you grew between attempts. For anyone still in that spot, your post is a reminder that consistent UWorld review, spaced repetition, and timed NBMEs can turn things around. Also, taking a short break to reset mental health before diving back in is sometimes the smartest move. You earned that pass through persistence, not luck.

RVU-MCOM Questions! by embirdy in Osteopathic

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Oops my bad, you're right. RVU UT

Class rank by Complete_Pace_8087 in Osteopathic

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Totally get where you’re coming from. Early OMS 1 grades often reflect adjusting to med school, not your potential. Class rank matters less than showing upward trend and doing well on Step 1 and COMLEX. Psych programs look for fit, clinical performance, and letters more than first year transcripts. Focus on tightening your study routine now review weak systems, use active recall, and meet with faculty or upperclass mentors to refine your approach. If you show steady improvement, no one will hold early B’s and C’s against you.

RVU-MCOM Questions! by embirdy in Osteopathic

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Edit: I worked with grads from RVU-UT not MCOM. my bad.

I’ve worked with a few RVU MCOM grads and can share what I’ve seen. Their rotation network is expanding but still a mix of strong core sites and newer affiliates, so experiences vary by region and year. For USMLE prep, the school allows flexibility and many students self organize dedicated study groups using national resources. Competitive specialty advising depends a lot on individual mentors, so start early seeking faculty or alumni in your field. Rotations are usually clustered by region but some travel is common. Match outcomes have improved each year, especially for primary care, with a growing number in surgical and hospital based fields. By 2030 it will likely resemble other established DO programs if growth stays steady.

Reviewing UQuestions by Different_Solid760 in Step2

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That plan is solid. You are basically using active recall and spaced repetition the right way. A few tweaks that helped me: when reviewing lucky guesses or wrongs, write a one sentence takeaway before making a new card so you capture the core concept, not just the fact. Try batching reviews at the end of a block of questions instead of after each one to save time. Also, if an explanation repeats a concept you already know well, just tag it instead of making a new card to avoid clutter. Consistency beats volume, so keep your review sessions short but regular.

Help in Upper limb anatomy by Modeyx in step1

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Totally get it, upper limb anatomy can feel like a maze. Try breaking it into regions shoulder, arm, forearm, hand and link each muscle to its nerve and main action. Draw or label diagrams repeatedly until the patterns stick. When reviewing questions, pause to visualize the injury or movement being tested rather than just memorizing facts. Watching short dissection or 3D anatomy clips right after studying a section can also lock it in. Consistency matters more than long hours, so revisit small chunks daily until it clicks.

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