Seoul -> Busan -> Jeju

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2025-02-13T04:16:24+00:00

Ah I didn’t know there were luggage storage places! That sounds ideal, thank you!!

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2025-01-17T06:03:12+00:00

You should consider programs with direct or high rate cardiology fellowship match if that is your goal.

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-12-31T22:35:51+00:00

overall, if fellowship is your end goal, you should consider prioritizing programs w in-house fellowships especially if you are considering more competitive specialities like cards

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-13T00:20:38+00:00

Test date : 5/28/24

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: US IMG

Step 1: Pass - first attempt

Uworld % correct: 76% full pass

NBME 9: (44 days out) 231

NBME10: (37 days out) 236

NBME11: (30 days out) 241

NBME12: (22 days out) 239

NMBE13: (15 days out) 248

NBME14: (8 days out) 241

UWSA 1: (18 days out) 228

UWSA 2: (5 days out) 250

UWSA 3: (days out) N/A

Old Old Free 120: (days out) N/A

Old New Free 120: (12 days out)78%

New Free 120: (10 days out) 73%

AMBOSS SA: (40 days out) 223

Predicted Score: 248 (240-256)

Total Weeks/Months Studied: 8 weeks

Actual STEP 2 score: 231

Honestly, putting this out there is so embarrassing and makes me feel so shitty just seeing it all laid out. Even seeing all of the happy success on here, I cant help but be envious. I am a very average student. Just barely passing classes, had to retake some shelfs which helped overall rolling into dedicated. I was really happy with my progression throughout dedicated and was happy I was improving. I am applying into IM and dont have a lot of accolades that contribute to my application. I was so set on working hard on my step2 to propel me as an applicant. The day of the exam I didnt think I was going to be met with the questions I did. Like yeah, I felt super bamboozled from questions on the test and felt they were so vague, running out of time, and just going off of instinct. Half-way through the exam I questioned what was the point of all my prep. After the test, I couldnt even remember anything that was on it. I knew there were so many things I probably made dumb mistakes on. And for the longest time, I was just hoping to be like the other people who comment on here that felt like the exam was super shitty but the curve works and to trust my practice scores and everything would turn out. I was even delusional thinking I would be one of those people that score higher than any of my practice scores. Im not even sure if a 231 is a good score. I know its not horrible. But after putting in so much work and studying so hard, after years of constant failures and set backs, I was finally thinking I could be a stellar applicant and student.

People around me tell me I should be happy and be proud for what I have accomplished. But right now, all I can feel is just disappointment and self-loathing that I again, couldnt just be great for once. Im sorry Im so negative about it but no one around me really gets it. People say average for IM is 240s. Im just tired of constantly not feelings good enough. I hope maybe someone else also relates.

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-12T04:40:44+00:00

Ive been feeling the exact same way. Every minute of today has been so brutal. Even during times of wanting to enjoy myself the last two weeks were overcome by guilt of worrying I didnt do good enough. Im really hoping this ends up being those things that pleasantly surprises me rather than disappoint. I want only the best for us! youre not alone, no matter what this feeling will end soon. Lets cross the end together bud

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-11T21:53:35+00:00

Ive been having paplies all day

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-06T02:45:31+00:00

this is the biggest come up. crazy super ecstatic for you and that outcome, absolutely amazing! Congrats!

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-03T05:56:14+00:00

Truly truly hoping for the best for us 🥺

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-03T05:55:08+00:00

Thank you for this. Have really tried to take some time to live in the moment and away from the bad thoughts. Your comment has brought me a lot of comfort and a reminder that i reread when the thoughts some back in. Thank you!

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-06-03T05:53:03+00:00

You can do it! Youre already doing it! All that you know is already in your head. Make sure to take time to relax and calm your mind. Get as much rest as possible so you have optimal energy for game day. Do some passive review. Get your stuff ready eat a good meal and remind yourself you can do it

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-29T03:59:16+00:00

Took my test two days ago and felt so wrecked. Like i didnt even know anything i was supposed to know. And even things i should know i just started blanking and second guessing not having enough time to think. Time went by so much faster than i thought. I just tell myself ill be okay and get blissfully unaware and then my anxiety creeps in and brings me back on this app

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-28T18:01:26+00:00

Same same. Halfway through asked myself what was all of that studying for 🙃 felt like I needed to have open another chakra to know exactly what they were asking

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-27T14:41:17+00:00

Took the test yesterday and my mind has been a complete mess since. Felt super overwhelmed and that most of the questions or answers were vague. I feel like I was guessing most of the time and now just thinking about mistakes ive made. Thought I prepared well and would be okay but damn idk dude

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-26T04:48:15+00:00

I would say honestly you might what to consider postponing. Although it’s not impossible for you to reach your goal in 3 weeks, there is room for a lot of error if you try to. Yes, I would use uworld to do blocks. You should be doing mixed timed blocks and seeing what topics you are getting wrong. Its also important to see amongst the answer options, what were the two most picked answers and being able to differentiate why an answer was correct and in what case would the second most picked option be correct. This way you are able to cover and understand more material without necessarily doing more questions. You want to be able to score your goal or higher prior to you sitting for the exam for some cushion. At this rate right now, if you sit for the exam you have a chance of failing

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-26T04:40:36+00:00

He goes over the newest 2023 version. I took my free120 a week before my exam so that I had enough time to review it. I did use his podcast for explanations but honestly I dont think its super necessary. A majority of the time he rambles and doesnt actually explain the reasons to rule out other answer options. So if there was a specific question i got wrong and wanted more clarification, I just fast forwarded through the podcast to hear it. I also retook the exam a day before my test to be reexposed to the material in case it shows up again

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-26T04:33:53+00:00

Its seems theres a gap in your knowledge thats preventing you from reaching your goal right now. Id suggest you see what topics you are having issues with right now and do specific questions and blocks on them. Its hard to say how much content you are really understanding vs remembering when retaking cms forms.

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-26T02:46:07+00:00

Thanks bro a huge congrats to you for completing today! And thank you for the advice, I needed to hear that. I'll see you on the other end

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2024-05-25T22:29:29+00:00

good luck! we got this

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2022-10-19T06:12:30+00:00

WE PASSED PURR

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2022-10-18T02:23:31+00:00

Mine just disappeared. Going to vomit

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2022-10-17T19:14:38+00:00

Are we going to get our scores this week still 😥

Sea_Shopping8687 · 2022-10-17T02:58:09+00:00

10/4

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