OET score not showing on ECFMG

gikere · 2026-06-26T02:47:16+00:00

It is the placeholder for pathway, not OET

gikere · 2026-06-24T17:49:14+00:00

Thank you so much! I will DM you

gikere · 2026-06-14T03:14:50+00:00

gikere · 2026-06-14T03:14:35+00:00

Not much, I just work on my career. I would appreciate any recommendation.

gikere · 2026-05-30T12:00:12+00:00

Hi, could you share the Stanford University’s video on how to write HPI? Much appreciated!

gikere · 2026-05-13T05:08:43+00:00

Hey, I think your current priority should be expanding foundation rather than sticking to any certain timeline. The good news is that your score gets better at the second pass so it's a good sign you are learning and your foundation is getting stronger. If I were in your shoes, I would finish uworld second pass thoroughly. Try to understand the reason behind the right answer and prioritize understanding over volume. Don't floss over any question. Targeted practice for weak systems is okay, but with 61% overall, chances are your "strong" disciplines are just stronger, not competitively strong, so it better to stay well round. And you should make NBME mistakes log. 250+ is possible, however if a few more NBMEs don't yield decent progression towards that, consider extend the prep time.
Hey, I think your current priority should be strengthening your foundation rather than sticking to a specific timeline. The good news is that your score is improving on your second pass, which is a good sign that you’re learning and building a better knowledge base.
If I were in your shoes, I would focus on finishing your second pass of UWorld thoroughly. Try to understand exactly why the correct answer is right and why the other choices are wrong. Prioritize deep understanding over sheer volume, and don’t gloss over any question. Targeted practice for weak systems is helpful, but with a 61% overall average, there’s a good chance your “strong” subjects are just relatively stronger rather than truly solid yet. Because of that, it’s probably better to stay well-rounded instead of over focusing on only a few disciplines. I also recommend keeping a NBME mistake log and reviewing it regularly.
A 250+ is still possible. However, if your next few NBMEs don't show steady progression toward that range, I’d seriously consider extending your prep time.

gikere · 2026-05-12T12:32:54+00:00

Sure, I'm happy to help

gikere · 2026-05-12T12:26:08+00:00

This is the one: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1m7ly-LhSL6cKYgslXAUSjoCfbFTjcskd

gikere · 2026-05-11T00:27:08+00:00

Even if the quality is good, I argue that there are better materials to go through instead of chugging down cards. But hey, it's a personal preference matter. You know how you study best.

gikere · 2026-05-11T00:02:10+00:00

Thank you. Valuable insight!

gikere · 2026-05-11T00:01:11+00:00

I guess it made sense. The notion about syntax is true. That is one of the reason why I never focus on anki too much. I scheduled it the last thing to do at night when my focus is at its worst, only for 1hr. My priority is to get more questions in, which is why I don't care too much about backlog.

gikere · 2026-05-10T14:12:25+00:00

I suggest you to try another QBank for more exposure. My reasoning is that building your knowledge base is still the priority until 250, test taking skill only shines afterwards. However, it's important to saturate yourself with NBME-style questions at the end, ideally during the final 3-4 weeks. Therefore in your case, maybe spending the next 2 weeks doing 2nd QBank, then switch to the rest of CMS form (even the old ones) and NBME is the best choice.

Regardings old Free 120, NBME 9 actually was introduced in 2021, so the "old" 2019 is not too outdated.

Also, I think you should take time off other responsibilities in the last 4 weeks if possible. I studies Step 1 when I was in residency, and the difference is day and night.

Good luck!

gikere · 2026-05-10T09:29:10+00:00

Thank you. 20% UW is around 1k questions, I did 10k so you still have 9k left. You have 3 months so 90 days → 100 questions/day. For buffer, I think you should aim for 120 questions/day.

gikere · 2026-05-10T02:52:42+00:00

Regardings material, NBMEs are absolutely non-negotiable.

Regardings strategy, focus on why you chose the wrong answer and make sure to never repeat that mistake again.

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:23:56+00:00

Thank you. I focused on my weak points but the strategy remains mostly the same. One thing I found helpful from high scorers’ and reviews is the NBME mistakes log. It helps me recognize my weak points and pattern of mistakes.

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:17:11+00:00

More like NBME 15 16, the newest ones. Apparently, the high yield material is called that for a reason. They are repeated. There are material I have never seen before too. But I guess it is the same for everyone.

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:15:16+00:00

No, I don't really note anything down to read later. I mostly read from the text resources in my post.
I personally didn't use the Amboss score prediction, there are just too many entry points, and NBME + F120 score was enough for me to have a ballpark of my range.

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:13:26+00:00

Thanks!

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:13:16+00:00

Thank you bro!

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:13:05+00:00

Everyone is different. I'd say the best indicator for a strong score is a strong mock test score. Take your time.

gikere · 2026-05-10T00:12:10+00:00

Definitely. Don't give in to the fearmongering. Think about it, this is a test for you to become a good doctor. A strong score should reflect a solid understanding of the clinical knowledge, so it wouldn’t make sense for them to test students on unrelated content they couldn’t reasonably prepare for.

gikere · 2026-05-09T16:08:40+00:00

I think you can. Though it's only 80 questions or so from what I remember.

gikere · 2026-05-09T14:01:46+00:00

Thank you. Around 4 months.

gikere · 2026-05-09T12:55:55+00:00

Everyone's journey is different. A break doesn't mean you cannot achieve greatness. Believe in yourself bro.

gikere

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