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08.17.08How to Study for the BoardsThis report has been prepared by Nicole Hindman, Class President '2001 This is the updated version of this informative packet. It now includes the opinions of the third years present at the 2/16/99 Class of 2001 Dinner. These remarks are listed at the end of the handout, in part VI. Sample Study Schedule Student X Note: This is a 31-day study schedule. This schedule is from a student who scored in the 97th percentile on the Boards. It incorporates one day off, on day 15 or 16, to do nothing except 2 practice tests. The day before the exam this student did the practice ...
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12.16.07How Do I Register to Take the UsmleHow Do I Register to Take the Usmle Step 1 or Step 2 applications may be printed from the USMLE Web site. The application allows applicants to select one of 12 overlapping three-month blocks in which to be tested (e.g., April–May–June, June–July–August). The application includes a photo ID form that must be certified by an official at your medical school to verify your enrollment. After the NBME processes your application, it will send you a fluorescent orange slip of paper called a scheduling permit. The scheduling permit you receive from the NBME will contain your USMLE identification number, the eligibility period in which you may take the exam, and two ...
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06.08.06How to Write a Research ProposalHope the following piece will be of help to budding researchers in medicine. Typical components of a research proposal: Abstract Background: Problem identification, problem definition and problem justification Goals and objective Research questions and hypothesis Stydy design Methods Analysis plan Plan for interpretation Plan for dissemination Logistics Work schedule Bibliography Appendices ------------------------------------------------------------ A. Background: ------------------------------------------------------------ It contains- a. problem identification: This is a statement of problem which requires research. What is problem? This is the discrepancy/difference between the real situation (what is) and the expected situation (what should be) b. Problem definition: This is obtained from the available data. - Literature review - Observation - Expert opinions - Service statistics This at least should cover- -Incidence and prevalence of the problem -Distribution of the problem- geographical, population group, seasonality -Possible ...
