December 2007
The Archives
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12.26.07Passing Standards for Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Increased!The USMLE Step 2 Committee has decided to increase the passing standards of the Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Exams. Step 2 CS Passing Standard Increase! Performance levels required to pass the Step 2 CS examination have increased in two of the three Step 2 CS subcomponents. Those categories affected are Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS) and Spoken English Proficiency (SEP). There will be no change to minimum passing requirements for the Integrated Clinical Encounter (ICE) subcomponent of Step 2 CS. If this increase in passing standards were applied ...
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12.26.07Now, you can make a difference to otherswe got more than 100000 visitors since we start our blog nearly a year and half ago, we can tell it made a huge difference and consisted a great free help for nearly 50000 doctor and medical student around the world , and WE ARE PROUD now you can share the feeling of giving your hand to others . if you have an experience, article or help materials then from our top menu - this blue one above this white space - and click on Publish : http://usmle.egmedicine.com/publish/ no matter how small or big is your contribution here , anything ...
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12.24.07ECFMG’s IMG Advisors Network Seeking New AdvisorsECFMG is pleased to announce the continuation of the IMG Advisors Network (IAN) for international medical graduates (IMGs). Introduced on a pilot basis in December 2006, IAN is a free service that connects qualified IMGs entering U.S. graduate medical education (GME) with advisors who may be able to answer many of their questions about living and working in the United States. ECFMG is currently seeking IMGs to serve on a voluntary basis as advisors for this unique resource. To qualify as an advisor, you must: * be certified by ECFMG, * either be in or have completed training in an ACGME-accredited program in ...
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12.24.0710 Interview Guideline Tips - Personality1. Describe your ideal job. 2. Where do you see yourself in three to five years ? 3. What type of management style do you thrive under ? 4. When you are not studying or working, what types of activities do you enjoy ? 5. How would your friends (or teacher or supervisor) describe you? 6. What motivates your best work ? 7. Give me an example of a problem you have had with a team member, co-worker, or employee and how you resolved it. 8. How do you keep track of things you need to do? 9. Would you rather write a report or give it verbally? ...
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12.21.07simple usmle time frameif you can get a decent income, good life and scientific respect at your home land , that's very good thing and none of us can do the same BUT if you can't get any of mentioned above then here's your steps in life, and good luck 1. finish medical school 2. you might need to pass the Physician Licensure Exam in your own country so you don't lose anything if you fail in the next steps 3. Pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (the United States Medical Licensure Exam Basic Science and Clinical Science steps) along with the Clinical Skills Assessment test. You can take Step ...
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12.21.07quick guide to usmle : 5Costs USMLE 1 $660+140 USMLE 2ck $660+155 (USMLE 3 $570 + travel [only if H-visa sought]) USMLE 2cs $1200 + travel ERAS $185 NRMP $90 State license $240 Interviews $1000 + travel ESTIMATED TOTAL $5,000 + travel to the US (two trips if H-visa sought - one for USMLE 3, one for CSA with interviews) What about Observerships? Many residency programs look for letters of recommendation from American physicians when reviewing applications. Medical students can get these when they are on electives in US hospitals. It is harder for those who already have their medical degree, since observerships are much less developed that electives. If you are thinking of trying to come ...
