Re: passed
sackatdoc - 08-10-08 17:32

now this post has managed to take all my attention as of now, and would make me wait for your return with all the details of the exam, excuse me if i sound too demanding but i need to know coz i'm under with its preparation,By the way a big congrats for puttin it behind you.

Re: passed
anasarca0101 - 08-11-08 01:30

by going through first aid book is more than enough.read the case once and practise on somebody else.. i didn't spend much time on practice cos i thought i know all the steps but the exam proved me wrong!when ure nervous, u forget what you have learnt..luckily i managed to pull it through.The cases weren't complicated and almost all of the encounters i met appeared in first aid book..kinda of luck :P

Re: passed
InSitu - 08-11-08 02:21

Congrats for pasing. You are right...pratice is the key for CS...i have been through that and I always recommend to practice with a partner as many cases as possible.

Good to hear from you anasarca.

Re: passed
sackatdoc - 08-11-08 04:00

thanks for reply,i know practice is the key, but have heard USMLE has raised the standards for passing, anything new on that area, do post.

Re: passed
anasarca0101 - 08-11-08 10:21

so i have heard! but unfortunately i don't know what standard they have elevated to,if you know what i mean..there is no definite figures to compare (e.g. passing score from 75 to 85).But all u can do now is study first aid,know cases well and practice...they give really simple cases,the trick lies in how u respond and interact with patient which again, requires practice.

Good luck!

Re: passed
sackatdoc - 08-11-08 11:31

thanks again actually i wanna know of some red flags if you aware of, or something in particular that needs more emphasis, now that you have been there and done it all,some seasoned advice is what i'm looking for.