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New Algorithm Videos: A.Fib and Seizure Disorders

josephmedman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:12 GMT

Hey guys,
There are two new algorithm videos up. Atrial Fibrillation and Seizure Disorders. Both are extremely board relevant and important so I hope you all learn from them and enjoy!

Seizure Disorders:

YouTube- Seizure Disorders

Atrial Fibrillation:

YouTube- Atrial Fibrillation

ENJOY!!

Failed CK twice now....need serious advice!!

abhorrent — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:18:29 GMT

I just got my results back and I've failed CK for the second time, with basically the same scores (174's). I didn't do any courses and studied alone both times. First time i studied all kaplan books + UW. Second time I studies first aid + crush only For the third attempt, could anyone give me some clues or tips please? I'm devastated with the news and kindda don't know what to do at this point. Thanks

Step 2CK Study Partner Chicago

arahman84 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:07:36 GMT

Looking for a step 2 ck study partner in chicago, message me. Thanks

urgent need help..

iluvpathology — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:22:42 GMT

does anyone have offline usmlewold.. please.. i need to do.. thank u..

Pathway to Residency with Dr. Conrad Fischer

Dr.Kaptest — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:50:16 GMT

Greetings Doctors and Students

We would like to invite you a very special lecture:

Pathway to Residency with Dr. Conrad Fischer

Monday, November 9th @ 6:30PM � New Jersey Penn Station Center

Monday, November 30th @ 6:30PM � Manhattan Midtown Center

For nearly 20 years Dr. Conrad Fischer has been helping doctors achieve their educational and career goals. Hear his expert advice on what you need to need to know in order to ace your USMLE boards and succeed in your residency.

Dr. Conrad Fischer is currently the Director of Educational Development for Nassau University Medical Center. Dr. Fischer was the Associate Chief of Medicine for Educational and Academic Activities at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine in Brooklyn. He was also an Attending Physician at King�s County Hospital, the largest municipal hospital in New York City. Dr. Fischer has been a Residency Program Director twice in the past at two hospitals in New York. He has been Chairman of Medicine for Kaplan Medical since 1999 and is the only person to teach in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, and the Internal Medicine Boards. Dr. Fischer has been teaching in board preparation since 1992.

Prizes will be raffled off to lucky students! Also, learn about the amazing savings opportunities happening in November!

This event is FREE but space is LIMITED. To reserve a seat or to find out additional information contact Nicholas Valentino via email at Nicholas.Valentino@ kaplan.com

FA Step 2 CK enough for 99?

rahulb — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:41:56 GMT

so its been 4 months since i took step1 and i guess its time to acknowledge step2 is on the horizon and stick it in the back of my mind for now.

i only used FA + uworld/qbank for step1 and it worked well, so i was wondering if the same strategy will yield similar results. i see people mentioning crush and step up but i like the format of FA and wanted input from others regarding the material itself.

i will have completed family, surgery, and IM when i'm nearing test day. what other rotations/electives will provide high yield material? is obgyn, psych, or peds well represented on the test?

thanks yall

Passed CK......ELATED!

citizenimg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:32:16 GMT

First off, i'm really sorry for those that didn't manage to pass their CK, but I just had to share my passing!
Especially since I failed Step 1 three times, to pass CK first time means a LOT to me.
I studied secrets, and Qbank, and also did the Falcon Course. Falcon also helped me pass Step 1, first time I took the course I passed, went from 160 odd to a 196.
I got a 195/80 on CK, not amazing, but first time pass is what I was looking for.

Good luck to all, and God bless.

Answer: When will I get my scores?

IMG SURVIVOR — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:36:04 GMT

USMLE Step scores are made available to you by your registration entity - for Step 1 and Step 2, either NBME or ECFMG; for Step 3, FSMB. You must contact your registration entity if you have questions about obtaining your scores.
Scores ready for release are released on a weekly basis on Wednesdays. Generally these will include examinees tested three to four weeks before the release date. However, there are many factors that may delay an individual score release. Usually these will be quickly resolved and the score released in the next weekly cycle. If you have not received your score within eight weeks of your test date, please contact your registration entity to determine the status of your score report. Please note that during 2009, no new scores for computer-delivered Step examinations will be released during the week of July 1 and during the week of December 27.

Why does it take three to four weeks to score my examination?

In order to assure that both the processing and scoring of USMLE examinations are done in a secure and accurate fashion, it is necessary to follow a number of quality assurance steps. These steps include monitoring reports from test centers about test delivery problems and about possible security violations. These processes are completed for a majority of examinees in three to four weeks.