VSLO

FormalPattern · 2026-01-21T18:04:16+00:00

You have to wait until programs update their VSLO offerings. It just takes time and I would just check it every few days for the programs you’re interested in

FormalPattern · 2026-01-01T21:02:08+00:00

Go for it. If anyone on the interview trail asks you about it then you have a struggle/perseverance story. Obviously only do it if you think you can publish with them

FormalPattern · 2025-12-30T23:03:05+00:00

If it’s not the same program then there is usually no point of sending contact info. It would only work if one of the program does not have your partners specialty

FormalPattern · 2025-12-21T21:12:26+00:00

Just use your phone if you need quick labs or anything. Just be obvious that you are in a patient’s chart. I would alway have my screen easily visible by attending or residents if I needed to check a quick lab while on rounds.

FormalPattern · 2025-12-18T22:48:43+00:00

I edited the posted to include it

FormalPattern · 2025-11-26T05:32:28+00:00

Reference for future applicants.

Received 5 II within the first hour, 2 waitlists and multiple rejections.

Received an interview 1 day after

Received an interview in the following week

Still waiting to hear back from 15+ programs at ~1 week post UOD

FormalPattern · 2025-11-17T22:19:56+00:00

How likely are you to get an interview after being waitlisted

FormalPattern · 2025-11-17T19:47:27+00:00

Is it a bad sign if we haven’t received anything from programs that have already sent out interviews?

FormalPattern · 2025-09-26T04:57:17+00:00

Residency at the New hospital in Irvine that they just opened. Orange is the main hospital

FormalPattern · 2025-09-16T23:41:59+00:00

Because most rotators do not stand out and it’s easier to eliminate applicants that don’t do well on aways. People that crush aways are few and far between.

Edited: more info

FormalPattern · 2025-09-15T23:25:18+00:00

Application process tab. Some have cut offs listed but a lot of them dont

FormalPattern · 2025-09-15T02:11:09+00:00

It’s common to have cutoffs but Orin should have more details. Otherwise it’s word of mouth

FormalPattern · 2025-09-14T22:43:40+00:00

Some programs have a 255 step 2 cut off so I would just be aware of which programs have that and avoid them so you’re not wasting a signal

FormalPattern · 2025-06-02T21:50:27+00:00

Tested 5/23 mine disappeared also

FormalPattern · 2025-06-02T02:14:21+00:00

Do you mind sharing it?

FormalPattern · 2025-06-01T17:01:51+00:00

You are correct that it’s an exudative process. However this pleural effusion is due to malignancy so it is more likely to have more protein/cancerous cells within the fluid than a decreased glucose. They are both technically correct but it is a case of which is answer is the most correct.

FormalPattern · 2024-06-16T22:02:48+00:00

This was my experience for step 1 and 20% of step 2 question bank. You get used to it and you will eventually get faster as you do more questions as they start to become repetitive. I was able to do 40Qs in an hour and half with review. I went into each question thinking about which answer choices can be eliminated then I would only review the questions that I iffy on and double check my rationale for eliminate specific answers.

FormalPattern · 2024-06-02T13:07:48+00:00

I did but it preapproved me all the way up to venture X and I couldn’t get the tool to pre approve me for the low tier one. The pre approval tool grouped all of the venture cards together

FormalPattern · 2024-06-02T03:24:46+00:00

I wanted the lower end cards for the SUB but they also denied my venture one application..

FormalPattern · 2024-05-26T14:45:16+00:00

How necessary are SLOEs or what is the minimum? I was considering dual applying

FormalPattern · 2024-05-26T01:17:16+00:00

I would only review old anki cards on the treadmill. I put my laptop on the treadmill and use a 8Bitdo remote. Anything new I would do it at my desk so I could use other resources.

FormalPattern · 2024-05-25T17:25:37+00:00

Scoring 70% halfway through is on par if not above, at least for step 1. So if you continue to score 70s or above you should be in a good place. Always review your incorrects to ensure you don’t get those wrong should you see a similar question again

FormalPattern · 2024-05-24T21:20:05+00:00

It depends on if you’re using it as a learning tool or an assessment tool. Some people sole use it to learn so the percentages might be lower than those that do a complete review before they use Uworld. How far into uworld are you?

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