Clarification. I never ever charge for anything, either books or tutoring, etc...

[tommyk]

... I heard that people are IMPERSONATING me on other websites and a couple of times on THIS/OUR website using similar names... either tommyk or tommykMD or tommyMD. :evil:

Please ignore them and pray that their "dark side" be liberated. They are pretending to be me and that is a very very very bad thing because they are lying and being very poor examples of good future doctors. :mad:

I never charge for books, CDs, advice, tutoring, etc. Please be assured of that. And report abuse to Doc or IMG Survivor or Cadusma.

Sincerely and much love, :D

Tommyk :mrgreen:

[Unregisteredddd]

You are the STAR of the forum and people who try to play you are just
copycats... My exam is near and I am so grateful for your posts. You are an inspiration for all future MDs.

[wam_256]

Thanks Tommyk!!!:)

[IMG SURVIVOR]

Tommy You know that theres a saying that says: let your actions do the talking.

We are VERY VERY VERY greatfull of your time and wods of wisdom that have help ALOT of people taking this difficult exam.

We all Know who you are by your actions.

May GOD have mercy and help the souls of those people impersonating you.

Thank you for keep helping us.

GOD BLESS

[stephew]

thank you tommy; we will take care of any members impersonating you. you have been nothing but a good faith doc.... I heard that people are IMPERSONATING me on other websites and a couple of times on THIS/OUR website using similar names... either tommyk or tommykMD or tommyMD. :evil:

Please ignore them and pray that their "dark side" be liberated. They are pretending to be me and that is a very very very bad thing because they are lying and being very poor examples of good future doctors. :mad:

I never charge for books, CDs, advice, tutoring, etc. Please be assured of that. And report abuse to Doc or IMG Survivor or Cadusma.

Sincerely and much love, :D

Tommyk :mrgreen:

[md90]

thanks tommyk for your help and support. It is greatly appreciated....

[tommyk]

Family,

My doing questions hopefully helps others, but it really helps ME. ;) It makes me feel useful and makes me feel I am doing "good" for God. :D Please make sure you really read and study the HY Concepts I am writing. Please make sure to make up index cards, etc. so you are REALLY mastering the concepts and not just memorizing questions, which will NOT allow you to pass the Step 1. :cry:

Much much love,

Tommyk

[tommyk]

Mainly because their study "technique" is ineffective and wrong. Most students HAVE the right ingredients: Brains, Effort, Materials, etc. However, many are studying incorrectly. So many have, Dr. Goljan's Notes, Kaplan, First Aid, etc., but they are reading the material like a magazine or a mystery novel. NO! You MUST ATTACK each concept. Many just report that they "memorize questions". That may have worked wonders in high school and college and even medical school since many teachers REPEATED QUESTIONS almost word for word on tests. But the NBME is very powerful. They charge literally an ARM and a LEG for the test so they have so MUCH MONEY to ask people (professors and doctors) to write an "ENDLESS STREAM" of questions so students do not have any "short cuts".

But that is why this message board is SO KEY. We can ask each other for their exam experiences, and then make up legal questions/concepts to help others.

However, know that you need that key ingredient of TIME and MONEY to give yourself adequate preparation. You NEED a SOLID window of studytime to pass.

If you do not have it, ask for it and beg your family and friends for it. Live with a friend/family in their basement to save money and buy time to study UNINTERRUPTED w/ TOTAL CONCENTRATION.

If you cannot find time and money to study, it may be a waste of time and cost you your mental health. Please ask others to pray for you. However, know that you are not alone and many of the students I knew who finally reported passing did so even after more than TEN ATTEMPTS at the USMLE Step 1. Seriously, I called the NBME to verify it! OVER 10 ATTEMPTS! If they could have the dedication and finally passed, they achieved a dream even if they don't even go on to practice medicine! Abandon your dreams of doctoring only after ALL LIFE SUPPORT measures are taken.

I think of it if I am caring for an ICU baby. I won't give up my efforts at saving his or her life until there is no heartbeat for an hour or more!

Sincerely,

Tommyk

[coke]

thanks Tommy for everything.

:)