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on May 01, 2011

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This is one of the popularly used method to study for USMLE step 1 and is very helpful for anyone starting to study for USMLE step 1.TAUS Method

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My USMLE Step 1 Experience: 261/99 (WOW)

Status: 6th year medical student at a university in Romania Target score:250+ Final score: 261/99 Exam date: 12.1 received score: 12.22 Total prep time: 1 year 1/2 - effective prep 9 months I have to explain this part a bit. My still being a student, and hence with recent contact (well not THAT recent) with basic sciences might have helped me out a bit. But the lack of clinical experience is also to be taken into consideration. My total prep time was that long, atypical for most exam takers, for a few reasons. I started in March 2009 reading around in forums about materials used and general guidelines regarding prep (while I was in my 4th year). I gathered books (downloading a few, buying others) step wise. This means I first used Kaplan lecture notes and FA, read through a subject (see description below) and then decided if I needed any extra material. Looked up ratings on these forums and Amazon and bought it. This was not a classical first read, it was more of a recon mission

226/97 on usmle

A disclaimer: none of these are my study method its information that was shared online which im sharing here with everyone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Got my score: 226/97 So, I got my score today..., exactly on the 3rd Wednesday after taking the test: it's 226/97! I personally think I could have done better but I'm an "old" IMG and I'm pretty excited that I passed in the first attempt as I had some major drawbacks here and there. My background: Graduated over 10 yrs ago..., yeah 'old', even if I don't feel that old. Completed residency in Europe and have been working in Europe for over 10 years in a University setting hospital, so I'm used to study, keep up with the newest stuff and so on, just not used to preclinical material AT ALL. Studying: Started in October 2010 - March 2011 (6 months). Average 6 hours/day - 5 days a week. I have a family to take care of, husband

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