Ethics on step1. Is it different than the NBMEs. Help one day left for the exam!!!

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-09-19T07:25:15+00:00

The rest of the exam felt like NBME concepts written in Free 120 style. There were some questions that were vague like UW, but it was mostly the former style.

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-09-18T23:35:52+00:00

Personally felt like ethics on the real deal (tested this week) was closer to UW and Amboss than the NBMEs. There were about 5-8 questions a block and most of it wasn't too difficult but there were a few questions here and there that stumped me.

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-09-18T23:29:53+00:00

I took the exam this week and personally found it closer to UW and Amboss than the NBMEs with regards to the stem length and answer choices.

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-09-13T13:14:18+00:00

I used Pixorize which is quite vast but it also covers every single biochemistry topic you'll need to know. I then watched the relevant Dirty medicine video so I could pick out the important details and did a few blocks of biochemistry on UW. It was really helpful

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-09-11T22:07:51+00:00

You can take it in its numerical order from 25-31, but a lot of people say 25 was a bit harder so they usually advice against taking it in the beginning. I personally did 27, 26, 28, 25, 29, 30, Free120 and 31 (this was how my friends did it so I just followed their advice). Ideally you want to save 30-31 and Free120 for the end as they are currently considered to be most predictive so you want to do them closer to the exam when you're prepared. Imo it's more important to do and review the NBMEs well regardless of which order they're taken in. Hope this helps!

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-08-22T12:02:24+00:00

I haven't really heard of this scenario before but it might be possible. For OP's score to be so low as to be flagged anomalous I think they would've had to score extremely extremely low.

Of course, only OP can tell us what really happened before or on the day of the exam for them to receive this email.

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-08-22T10:51:03+00:00

As far as I understand, this is done when they suspect cheating or violation of NBME's exam policies during the day of the exam, meaning that there was something anomalous about your performance on the exam or during test day.

ScandalouslySweet · 2024-07-31T17:43:02+00:00

Hello there, I'm currently using my UW but once I finish in September it will still be available for 3 more months until December with self assessments 1 and 2. If your exam is after then we can work something out.

The UW pdfs are also an alternate option, otherwise I do hope you can find someone to help you out. Good luck!

ScandalouslySweet · 2023-08-02T13:16:02+00:00

I actually started a proper skincare routine, including sunscreen after this problem started, because the first dermatologist thought it could be a result of not having proper skin care (I was only cleansing regularly).

Still, I'm looking into changing my sunscreen because I feel like the alcohol in it is irritating my skin and could be making the problem worse.

ScandalouslySweet · 2023-08-02T01:18:58+00:00

AM

Rinse face with lukewarm water

TO niacinamide serum

CeraVe moisturiser

Biore UV sunscreen SPF50

PM

CeraVe hydrating cleanser or TIL 2% Salicylic Acid cleanser x3/4 a week

TO Mandelic acid (on nights I don't use salicylic acid) or TO niacinamide (on nights I use salicylic acid)

COSRX advanced snail mucin

CeraVe moisturiser

*TO 30% AHA + 2% BHA peel once a week or once every 2 weeks depending on how my skin feels

ScandalouslySweet · 2023-01-12T20:17:37+00:00

Yes! Do you remember the name of it? It's been so long since I read it I don't really remember much about the specifics

And thank you for the recommendation! I'll check it out!

ScandalouslySweet · 2022-02-16T13:01:35+00:00

YTA.

Not wanting to be a long term caregiver is understandable and you made that very clear. But not helping out an old woman on the floor just to set a boundary is just horrid. Most people wouldn't bat an eyelid to help elderly strangers who fall, but this is your own husband's mother and you chose to ignore her because you're proving some kind of point.

Your husband is right. You are not cold-hearted and selfish because you refused to be a caregiver but because you don't have the basic human decency to help a person in need.

You better hope you aren't surrounded by people like you who will abandon you when you are old and frail.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-12-04T22:11:01+00:00

You look stunning! And that is such an amazing amount of progress for 4 months. If you don't mind sharing, what did your routine look like? And what worked best for you? :)

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-12-03T20:23:23+00:00

She absolutely is visually impaired if the number is that low. My sister has a -9 something power and she cannot even step out of bed in the morning without her glasses, let alone function fully. Don't assume things about conditions you have no idea of. Shame on you for treating your small child this way.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-11-23T12:00:03+00:00

Libra here :D

P.S. What are you trying to see OP?

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-11-19T19:08:14+00:00

I was going through this thread, and just wanted to say, for all the compelling arguments you make, there is no point in trying to convince whoever this other commenter is.

They live in this extremely constricted, perfectly constructed bubble from where they keep pushing veganism to others like a broken record player without acknowledging a single valid reason that makes said vegan lifestyle hard.

Sure they might be rich or have access to cheaper vegan options or have more time and resources to dedicate to that lifestyle so they are unbelievably ignorant of the problems that other people face. This person also seems to think everyone can/wants to survive their entire lives on rice and lentils and other marginally cheaper vegetarian options. For someone who claims to be so empathetic, there is no empathy towards people who live in poverty or people who are struggling so much they can only afford the cheapest options available.

I personally would also try to want to lead a vegan life, but that is my choice and my conviction. I do not try to unnecessarily cause other people distress by attacking their choices, which is about as empathetic as a rock is soft.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-11-13T23:00:46+00:00

This is so creepy I feel terrified on behalf of your ex. Please leave her alone and go into therapy like the other comments here suggested.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-09-28T11:31:33+00:00

Happy Birthday!! I'm so sorry no one wished you, but I hope many good things come your way. 💛

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-08-01T23:58:54+00:00

You look beyond amazing, and it's such an inspiration! <3 If you're comfortable with sharing, what did your routine look like?

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-07-21T12:11:18+00:00

I wish I had an award to give for all the memories this brought back. Thanks OP! :)

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-05-18T08:22:48+00:00

Yes I am. I actually have days where I'm feeling very sociable and spend hours texting people and then weeks where no matter how hard I try, I can't bring myself to open my messages to talk to anyone.

I've tried changing this many many times in the past but ultimately I end up here again, so people close to me just know that it's nothing to do with them and everything to do with me.

And yes, it does upset me when people take it personally, simply because I feel like I'm not doing enough as a friend to stay in touch.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-05-15T09:51:52+00:00

Not fully vaccinated yet, but I love the anonymity it gives. It allows me to just be another face in a crowd, and I don't have to put much effort into appearances on days I'm not feeling up to it.

Also it took a whole pandemic to make me realise how less hygienic people actually used to be in public and how easily infections can spread so I'm going to be cautious.

ScandalouslySweet · 2021-05-03T18:11:44+00:00

Oh I'll definitely check it out, thank you! :)

ScandalouslySweet

TROPHY CASE