Writing Step 1 after the pre-clinicals is probably the best approach to the USMLE but anyone who wants to do it will need to study with standard question banks and study materials even trying the NBME mocks before writing it. I believe it is the best time to do it because that is the tested materials. Just note the Pathology is part of Step 1 so whoever wants to do it then should also be done with Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology...in addition to Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.-- from Ike
@@lifewithadabekee Thanks a lot. This was really helpful. A friend of mine sent the link to the video because I’m a UNIPORT medical student. Currently in 400l.
Hi , I'm in this boat ... God from heaven shower you and people of Nigeria with mercy and love ! Your video and comments motivated my heart and soul ... my friend in med school in Europe years ago , I remember his last name was Ejifor , I believe that's ebo ! Great doctor I still remember to this day .... thank you for this video ...
Thanks so much for this. I’ll share with my friends. Great channel. I’m university of benin Med school at the moment and I came here to garner info. Looking forward to more of your videos.
The NBME mock are past question pools. The Uworld question bank is probably the best source of similar questions, there are other question banks like Kaplan and Onlinemeded. Try to find USMLE study groups or those who have written and or are about writing to know if you can get similar free offline questions. At the end of the day, with or without the free questions, you will still need to get a uWorld qbank access and solve a lot of the NBME mocks before going in for the Step 1. The NBME mocks have a remarkable correlation to your final score and so I will advise you to make sure you're getting impeccable scores in the mocks before writing the exam. From Ike
Dear lord , I’m so blessed by this video . This is very enlightening. Thank you ! Pls one question.. do I have to verify if my medical school is accepted by USA before I take step 1 exam? . I school in a state medical school in Nigeria
Hey! I am a first year international student doing my undergraduate degree in the Caribbean and I want to practice medicine in the US. I am trying to decide whether I should stay in the Caribbean for medical school or transfer to a US university then go to a US medical school considering the PROS and CONS of both. My biggest concern for taking the US route is the low acceptance rate for international students into US medical schools and for the Caribbean, my biggest concern is the limited number of residency opportunities and the difficulty of matching for non US IMGs
Hi Thank you for reaching out. Honestly both places have pros and cons. But whatever you decide, you want to make the decision quickly and firmly. If you come to the US, you will need to put in a lot of work. It’s hard but rewarding. Additionally, I know doctors who matched from the Caribbean and they had to work really hard too. Just weigh the pros and cons and decide what will be best for you.
Hey guys! Happy to hear about other’s experience. Tho this is an old video, i wanted to ask…I’m worried about grades in med school since I failed to non-clinical subjects in my first years. Do you know about significance of them? Im working my bossom off for step-1, but Im worried this might be a non negotiable
This was very informative, please I have one question, did he do any clinical experience such as electives or observeships etc in the US before applying to match.
I have heard stories of how it's very difficult for IMG's to match especially when your not a US citizen . as per they take their citizens first nd all those stories . Did your guest get matched as a Nigerian or he had a Green card or he's a US citizen (via his networking ). Because in reality it dosen't just help by writing the exams alone except their exceptions .
He matched as a Nigerian international student. That’s why I brought him on to share his story. Yes it’s challenging to match but not impossible. Like he talked about, there are things to do to increase your chances. I hope this helps you
Thank you for the video. ❤️ I am International medical graduate in 2009 and did my residency in Internal Medicine in my country finish in 2013. I moved to the United States in 2016 . Currently I am a citizen. I am 37 years old. I haven't worked since this year. Firstable trying to learn English that is not proficient yet. I take step 1 October 2021 and I fail and I will retaken January 2023, and fail again.!!! I am so frustrated and sad. My question is what is my opportunity to enter the residency if I failed twice step 1 ?? My years of graduation? a red flag? I don't build my resume because I'm a mom staying at home? Does it prefer to study for P.A.?? Please I need advice. !!!!!!Thank you so much in advance !!!!!
Hi Honestly your situation is more complicated. But I suggest you network a lot. Find a way to get in touch with program directors and apply yourself. I wish you the best
Thanks for the video I’m green card holder . Failed step 1 and took it as pass now . Step 2 score 233 3 months USCE , 1 research . I wanna match into IM so badly 🙏🙏 What do u think of my chances ?
Hi Thank you for watching. I really hope that you match IM. We aren’t qualified to let you know what your chances are, as it depends on so many factors. I really do think networking is very important at this stage. I wish you the best of luck in your journey
HI ADABEKEE....THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL VIDEO....I AM A MEDICAL DOCTOR IN KENYA AND SINCERELY INTERESTED IN MOVING TO US....MY MAJOR CONCERN IS IM OFF THE LIMIT OF 5 YEAR GRADUATION GAP. WHAT CHANCES DO I HAVE AND HOW CAN I INCREASE MY CHANCES TO MATCH....MY PREFFERED SPECIALITY IS OPHTHALMOLOGY; THOUGH I AM ALREADY PURSUING MASTERS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY IN KENYA AS A FIRST YEAR CURRENTLY. MY GRADUATION YEAR WAS 2015
From Dr. Ike- For opthalmology, he will need good scores in his steps and the programs usually require internship (PGY1) in a preliminary program and then 3 years in ophthalmology residency. Some programs have direct access so those are 4 years. He should go to sfmatch.org and click on ophthalmology for more information. sfmatch.org is the portal for matching into ophthalmology residency and he will get more instructions there.
Hi I would say to take it when you finish your preclinicals cause the info is still fresh to you (that’s when we take it here in the US). However, I don’t know if there’s a time limit for how long step 1 is valid for
I’ll say it’s quite difficult. Neurosurgery is very difficult for anyone to match into especially IMGs. You would really need to do a lot of research and networking
How he apply to take the exam what are the documents they are asking during application for instance medical school transcripts and what other document required
Hi Ada. I’m currently a med student in Nigeria and I’m considering writing the usmles and getting matched into a program. Could I possibly get in touch with Dr. Ike (an email address or social media handle could do) I have some questions. Thanks💖
Hi Thank you for watching. Honestly you are not advised to work while in medical school. It’s too stressful. However, some people will do minor stuff like tutoring or babysitting
Yes you can. In the US, most Ned students write step 1 at the end of their second year of medical school. This is usually when they have finished their pre clinical years
What are some tips on getting a visa to come to the US from Nigeria? Is there a specific type of apply for or should we try to get a hospital/residency program to sponsor us? Thank you!
Hi This depends. If you are coming as a student, it’s an F1 visa. If you are coming as a resident, it’s a J1 visa. Getting a J1 visa requires that you’ve already matched into residency here in the US.
