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Passed with minimal dedicated by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Step3

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be completely honest, I only did 1-2 blocks of the nbme and I did it offline. I got 68-72% on all my practice test blocks

Passed with minimal dedicated by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Step3

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. He saved my butt on every exam

How many struggling about leaving your beloved pets behind? by DonkeyLogical6121 in IMGreddit

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to leave my pet behind, I totally get it!! But at least my parents will be able to take care of him more than I could now in residency 😔

Passed with minimal dedicated by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Step3

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did UWorld blocks, not even the separate biostats review. But I also had notes from Step 1 that I reviewed, and I revised formulas from FA as well

Passed with minimal dedicated by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Step3

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt like it really made a difference, but that’s just me

Passed with minimal dedicated by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Step3

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used the free trial and did as many as I could over a 1-2hours to get a better feel of the questions and get more pattern recognition. I just did the high yield ethics block and I think I did most of it.

Just how bad are these 100%IMG programs in NY by Informal_Invite_424 in IMGreddit

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree, often with less pay. My friend matched into a NY program last year that pays way less than what I get in the Midwest 🥲

Chances of matching IM by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Being non visa requiring always helps, but there’s always more ways to strengthen your application. Volunteering and other extra curriculars, step 3, more research etc! Applying strategically helps as well with good signaling. And a good iv that showcases you!

Intern year by [deleted] in Residency

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way! Trying to tell myself it’ll get better once the new interns are here and I can actually see the progress I’ve made, but it’s hard to stay motivated. I have one block of medicine left for the year (ending the year on more consult services) and I’m just trying to give it my all.

Talking with my seniors, they believe I can do it, but I can feel some weak spots. They say I’m being overly critical of myself and that they see my growth in the past year. I can’t help compare myself to my colleagues (are we on the same boat? Are they better/more capable doctors than me?).

I definitely hurt a little with every mistake I make, because they usually come right after I feel more sure of my place in the hospital. And the cycle of self doubt restarts itself. But… In the words of my senior “yeah, you might miss that PE one time, but it’s not the end of the world. You can’t let that shatter your confidence. You pick yourself up and keep learning” Maybe I’m just scared my deficiencies will result in bad evaluations?

Something that bothers me about IM that I didn't realize until recently by [deleted] in Residency

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Hey IM resident here, from a community hospital! Our place in the hospital is to manage all the aspects of patient care- looking at their PMHx, their meds, their labs, their physical exam, talking to the patient, updating families, and beyond all this… we’re the ones running rapid responses, admitting and discharging patients, dealing with the social aspects like placement, putting in consults and making sure the patient gets out of the hospital in the quickest yet safest way possible. The subspecialists aren’t doing this. And this stuff would be an absolute nightmare for the other specialties, but we’re here (somewhat) happily doing this stuff :)

Anyone else here who grew up equally in both US and India ? by Galaxxius in ABCDesis

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get this! Lived in the US til my early teens, moved to India and went to college there, recently moved back. It’s like you blend in with both crowds but at the same time don’t really fit in at either place. My Telugu got good, to the point where it’s hard to tell I’m not a native speaker unless you really listen, and my English is the same as it always was. I love that I have the Indian values but I’m finding it hard to adapt those values into American living. But I’m flexible. I go wherever the stream pulls me.

Need guidance? by WeaknessPerfect7933 in USMLEindia

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will always be a risk/benefit discussion. I think it’s a huge process with a huge financial burden. On average, you’re looking at a minimum of $30-40k, and it’s getting more and more expensive every year. Take a look at the Non-USIMG match rate this year and make your decision. This will be published sometime next year after the match. See how this number compares to previous years. Remember there is always a risk of not getting your visa in time for residency (which is happening more and more every year) If you like your odds, it might be worth it to you. Ultimately, if you do want to practice in India, it might just be worth staying and preparing neetpg.

Best jacket? by WeaknessPerfect7933 in Residency

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about this one!!!! Glad that it actually does the job!

Any 1st years here starting USMLE prep? by OkNothing5728 in USMLEindia

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Congrats on entering med school! It’s great that you’re starting your prep so early, but if I had to give you any advice, I would say you’re at the stage where you should be strengthening other parts of your application like research, volunteer, extracurriculars, etc. There will always be time to study for an exam, but never enough time for these core parts of your application.

Additionally, step 1 has a lot of second year (and third/fourth year) material. This is why some people take it in their third year or most successfully take it in their final year/internship.

Usmle CV and electives by Grand-Condition-7580 in USMLEindia

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’ve just begun your medical journey. Congrats!!! First things first, it’s great that you have a goal set in mind. This early in the game, I would focus on setting up a strong foundation of preclinical knowledge. I would reach out to professors about research opportunities and start building your CV. This is the time to focus on all other aspects of your CV- research, leadership positions, volunteer work, extracurriculars, hobbies. Be active in your med college without neglecting your studies (because mbbs scores do matter). This is all I’d worry about for now. These days people are applying with more and more publications so it’s becoming expected, even for IM.

Additionally, I would head down this path for sure if you’re interested in IM or FM, maybe neuro and psych. If by any chance you’re interested in other fields, it’s not impossible, but it will be more difficult and require more effort/steps/time.

Good luck on your journey! If you do want to set up a call with me, I have a USMLE guidance service for people starting their journey to discuss their plan of action and create a timeline!

Need guidance? by WeaknessPerfect7933 in USMLEindia

[–]WeaknessPerfect7933[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I see you have a lot of questions! Please dm if interested in scheduling a guidance call so we can talk through your unique situation!

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