Many of my days lately have been full of studying–for boards, classes, and my public health classes. At times I wake up before the sun comes up and go to bed without noticing what day or time it is–I call it medical student amnesia. How do I stay focused? I set a schedule for myself […]
Failing the CBSE
At the end of basic sciences, my school requires us to pass a comprehensive basic sciences exam (CBSE), which is administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). We must obtain a minimum score of 70 in order to be eligible to sit for Step 1. If you’re not familiar with the CBSE, it’s […]
Preparing for Boards During Year II
Second-year started with my favorite course: genitourinary! Second-year also means getting ready for boards which will be coming up the beginning of June. As an osteopathic student, we have to take COMLEX Level 1 and have the option of taking USMLE Step 1. The two exams are very similar in content except for the osteopathic […]
