Recent content by PSU2002

Quite a bumber. I found a program called Guest PC for $80 which I was able to get for a mear $40 as a student. So it's much cheaper than Virtual PC, though a bit slower. In the end, however, it let me run windows and IE on my 12" powerbook :D

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We were told by a dean to submit no more LOR's than asked for on the FREIDA site as this often upsets program directors. Has anybody else heard this? I have 4 good letters, but most programs only request 2 or 3.

I'm doing my ERAS now, and I can't figure out what pograms require a Chairman's Letter. FREIDA says nothing. Also, FREIDA mention "required letters," does thies mean no more and no less?

I'm posting here because for some reason, reading these posts really made me feel better while going throught this whole process. I feel like I owe someone something, so I figured I'd finally contribute. I would have to say that the absolute toughest thing about this whole experience is nerves...

And for those that have passed, what happens if you login, and then try to register from this site?

I know the Oasis trick for IMG, but is there a similar trick at https://external1.nbme.org/ciw/servlet/candidate_menu ?

What is Oasis? I know you can register via NBME.org, is this the same thing? If so, how far into tghe application process must you go? What if your exam staus is still "scheduled" instead of "complete"? Who's burried in Grant's tomb?

That IMG thing seems to ring a bell

How do you do the registration trick to see if you passed?

Wait a tick, Wouldn't demyelinated fibers lose sensation first? Or does FA have me totally confused.

Anybody recommend doing 8 QBank blocks at a time before taking the real thing. Something tells me this would just be a waste of time, and not make the real thing any easier to bare. Any thoughts?

I thought rumor had it that the NBME Self-Asses items were tougher than the released items. No?

Anybody have any tips for Anatomy/Embryo/Neuroanatomy review? I'm so very tempted to stick with QBank and FA for these topics. Any thoughts?

I'm currently a student at Temple. Class of 2006. I am very very happy with Temple. The probationary status is a little scary, but it's understood that it is only in effect as a result of the facilities, and that the education is still top notch, especially the clinical years. I can't think of a...