Thread: wooo hooo I PASSED I PASSED!!!

this was my 4 th time taking the exam and i got 258/99 I have no words to describe my joy. I saw the result and i've been running around screaming for joy. There IS A GOD, just when i was down He picked me up. The Sunday before my exam the verse that stuck with me til today is Matthew 21:21-22. Just have a little faith and even the impossible is possible. All the hard work paid off, I want to sincerely thank each and everyone of you, you've continuously encouraged and guided me through. Thank-you so much valuemd community.
My advice to anyone reading this those days that you feel down and things seem unattainable those are the days that you need to fight the hardest, those are the days that your passion of medicine needs to consume you. Work hard but at the same time remember the key to success is having balance, do not neglect the other components of your life--family, friends.
If I can help anyone in any way please feel free to message me.

Hi JJ-Hope,
Congrats! Am happy for you. I, on the other hand may not be as fortunate. I too checked my results online today and failed 70, 175. This was my first attempt. I was feeling lousy right until I read through these forums. I believe I was not well prepared at all. I ve learned my bitter lesson and will strive to do better at the next one.
Would you be kind enough to give some recommendations? I have very scarce study material. I used First Aid, Kaplan Medessentials and UW qbank (i only did 90% , once) Now that I think back, Im more saddened to see what a blunder I made out of my preparation. Do you suggest I get extra reading material such as the Kaplan notes? I was thinking of doing my step 2 first instead of repeating step 1.
Also, mind telling me where I can download the NBME qs which everyone here talks about?
I will be very grateful if you could answer my questions.
Once again, congrats.

Congrats JJ, I'm still waiting for my results =/ What was the date you took your exam? and im assuming you received your results today....

jj_hope, I remember reading your old posts and sensing your frustration... I'm really so happy for you!

Congratulations on sticking with this and finding your way through to a successful result. Keep it up on the rest of your Steps! Again, great job.

hello mr jj_hope congratulatios on your step1 score now u r having very good time after going through past tough time u had i came to know from u hard work is the only key to sucess. this is RAO i have few question to ask . thankyou

JJ_HOPE.....could you tell us what sources you used to study this time around? Congratulations by the way... judging by your earlier posts...truly you deserve kudos!

Originally Posted by jj_hope

this was my 4 th time taking the exam and i got 258/99 I have no words to describe my joy. I saw the result and i've been running around screaming for joy. There IS A GOD, just when i was down He picked me up. The Sunday before my exam the verse that stuck with me til today is Matthew 21:21-22. Just have a little faith and even the impossible is possible. All the hard work paid off, I want to sincerely thank each and everyone of you, you've continuously encouraged and guided me through. Thank-you so much valuemd community.
My advice to anyone reading this those days that you feel down and things seem unattainable those are the days that you need to fight the hardest, those are the days that your passion of medicine needs to consume you. Work hard but at the same time remember the key to success is having balance, do not neglect the other components of your life--family, friends.
If I can help anyone in any way please feel free to message me.

rofl how did you fail 3 times and then improve 70 points

Originally Posted by rahulb

rofl how did you fail 3 times and then improve 70 points

I was curious about that too. It is quite an accomplishment. Personally, I have never known someone who has failed that improves by more than 40 points.

Congrats jj can well imagine how happy you must be ....

I need your help ! Can you please tell me frm where can i get those NBME qs ?

Thanks

Originally Posted by jj_hope

this was my 4 th time taking the exam and i got 258/99 I have no words to describe my joy. I saw the result and i've been running around screaming for joy. There IS A GOD, just when i was down He picked me up. The Sunday before my exam the verse that stuck with me til today is Matthew 21:21-22. Just have a little faith and even the impossible is possible. All the hard work paid off, I want to sincerely thank each and everyone of you, you've continuously encouraged and guided me through. Thank-you so much valuemd community.
My advice to anyone reading this those days that you feel down and things seem unattainable those are the days that you need to fight the hardest, those are the days that your passion of medicine needs to consume you. Work hard but at the same time remember the key to success is having balance, do not neglect the other components of your life--family, friends.
If I can help anyone in any way please feel free to message me.

congrats jj! how did u feel after taking that exam? did u feel like u were going to score a 99 or were u unsure? i took the exam on july 5 and i'm still waiting for my results.. I'm really nervous and scared because I feel like i didnt do as well. I'm unable to eat/sleep and I just want to cry. This anxiety is killing me! plz help!