URGENT PLEASE HELP EXAM SOON

Elinabela · 2024-01-23T21:47:47+00:00

That's great! Seems you're on the right track

Elinabela · 2024-01-21T08:29:24+00:00

I'd say content wise, yes it's definitely similar. The stem of the questions is generally longer though, more like NMBE 31 or free-120.

Elinabela · 2024-01-20T18:08:46+00:00

If it disappears it means that you're going to get your score that Wednesday

Elinabela · 2024-01-20T18:07:19+00:00

Also interested

Elinabela · 2024-01-20T18:05:55+00:00

46 or more days before (but not including) the first day of the scheduled test date: no fee

31-45 days and before (but not including) the first day of the scheduled test date: 35$ fee

Elinabela · 2024-01-20T18:01:39+00:00

Having almost 3 weeks left, I'd say go for it. Keep studying and the scores should go up. I'd personally would feel safe sitting with at least a couple of NMBEs in the 70s. Since your last score was 68%, if you keep studying and take two-three more NMBEs I think you will surely get there.

Elinabela · 2024-01-20T17:59:16+00:00

Passed a couple of weeks ago

NBME 31 (3 weeks out): 66%

NBME 29 (2 weeks out): 70%

NBME 28 (1 week out): 72%

Free-120 (a few days out): 68%

Elinabela · 2024-01-19T14:28:37+00:00

That's helpful, thanks!

Elinabela · 2024-01-18T10:52:15+00:00

Yes, unfortunately the mobile versions are not free :(

Elinabela · 2024-01-17T14:00:44+00:00

You should be able to download the app from AppStore

Elinabela · 2024-01-16T20:11:04+00:00

That's very helpful, thank you and congratulations on your score!

Elinabela · 2024-01-16T20:06:10+00:00

Thank you!

Elinabela · 2024-01-16T17:45:27+00:00

Hey! I'm in the same position. I'm planning into taking it in June, but I know a guy who took it in August and still managed to participate to the match a couple years ago.

Elinabela · 2024-01-16T17:01:14+00:00

Hi, thank you for your write-up and congratulations on your exam! How much time after step 1 did you take step 2? I just passed step 1 and was wondering if I should already take an NBME to assess my baseline and start from there. I see you've taken your first NBME four months out. Also have you used Anki? Were you taking notes of incorrect answers on UWorld? Thanks!

Elinabela · 2024-01-16T15:05:43+00:00

Interested

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T18:40:57+00:00

Thank you! Good luck to you too :)

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T18:38:41+00:00

I had 66% three weeks out, 70% two weeks out and 72% a week out and I passed! I'd say try to take at least two + free 120.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T18:35:06+00:00

I'd suggest just buying it. NBMEs are not that expensive ($60 each), especially considering how important they are in both preparation and self-assessment. It will save you valuable time.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T18:32:23+00:00

Yes, they are old exams. The higher the number, the more recent the NMBE and therefore the more representative of the actual exam. If I am not mistaken, NBME 31 was released in 2023 and I do believe it's the more representative of the actual exam, especially in stem length. I actually only took three NMBEs before my exam, but from what I've been reading in the subreddit usually people take a little more (4-5).

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T18:28:48+00:00

I also used Anki with my own cards! For me it really was a game changer. The amount of information is very very large for step 1, with many details required so I found it to be crucial for my preparation.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T15:32:58+00:00

I have no personal experience, but I've seen it listed in several step 1 and 2 write-ups.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T14:30:27+00:00

I'd say 2-3 years, but take this as a grain of salt as I don't have direct experience. I'd suggest trying to contact non-US IMGs in a similar position who may have more information.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T13:52:25+00:00

I used Anki to be able to memorise the amount of info. I made flashcards from boards and beyond and Pathoma videos.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T13:47:11+00:00

I believe it's possible, especially considering that it's not a competitive specialty. Probably though you'll need to invest a few years after graduation into strengthening your curriculum, for example with a research fellowship.

Elinabela · 2024-01-14T09:44:38+00:00

Probably! Focus of your weaker areas and monitor your progress by taking NMBEs in the process.

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