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gr8doc · Credits: 951 My Scrapbook

Hey guys,
I'm taking up the CS in end of July at Philadelphia. Anyone who's already done it in the recent times,I'll appreciate your sharing the experience & how many days of preparation & which book?
Appreciate any help.

Jedai · Credits: 1460 My Scrapbook

hi gr8doc,
i just got ecfmg certified..
prep for cs-- 3weeks should be adequate...
best book-- 1st aid... nothing else is required!!
btw dont forget to brush up your clinical skills...
eg- where to auscultate, abd-palpation, eliciting diff signs...cns xam(imp)..
i guess with this much perp you should cruise thro..

gr8doc · Credits: 951 My Scrapbook

Thank you .
I appreciate your advice.
Would it be possible for you to share with me your exam experience? What do you take with you ( white coat , stethoscope, any other thing?). Any other tips?
Once again , appreciate your help.

Jedai · Credits: 1460 My Scrapbook

what you need to take to the exam center--white coat, good stethoscope, passport or any other identity proof, cash(USD) in case you dont have any1 to pick you up after xam...no need to take any thing to eat coz they provide you wt some solid burgers, coke, coffee ..whatever you wanna eat...infact you wont be able to eat much break coz you'ld be so very focussed abt your xam!!!
things to do d day b4 the xam---
stop studyin, try to relax and most imp sleep early even if you are not used to it...
on the D-Day--
arrive well in advance...xam should start by 8-15am but they do wait for candidates to arrive till atleast 8-45am...so dont panic if you are stuck up somewhere unfortunately...but try to arrive atleast 30min early...
xam xperience
you r alloted a particular no. when u sign in & thats ur id for the day...
i had 12 cases to complete... im not permitted to tell you the cases i encountered...but with good prep you'ld be able to cover most of em ...
the SP's are cool and very good & they try to convey as much info to you as possible...the only thing which you have to do is let them speak..
try to be as specefic as possible...
if you feel you are a bit stuck up with your case try using this trick--
tell the Sp " is there anything else which you would like to tell me?"
it worked for me--could work for you as well....
thats all i can think of.. at present....
i hope you find this bit of info useful.. &
i'm sure you'll cruise thro...

gr8doc · Credits: 951 My Scrapbook

Thanks buddy.
You've been a great help.
Would it be too much if i ask for your help as far as preparing the ERAS application goes? I needed help with regards to the MSPE , Personal statement, & LOR.
Thanks once again.

Jedai · Credits: 1460 My Scrapbook

well buddy,
i dont have any idea about MSPE, LOR & personal statements....
just tryin to get more details about that..
in case you get any info about that kindly let me no as well...

drtask · Credits: 809 My Scrapbook

does any one wants to change dates/prepone for cs in phili from last week to first week of aug.
i need to postpone my exam,

Jedai · Credits: 1460 My Scrapbook

hey buddy,
hope your step2cs prep is goin gr8 guns...
can you plz tell me what does MSPE stand for...this is wrt eras application...
thanks in anticipation...
wishin you luk 4 ur CS....
do let me no how was your exam experience...

gr8doc · Credits: 951 My Scrapbook

Thanks for the wishes. Yup, my preparation is going good. But I am in need of a partner who I can discuss & present cases with.
Anyways, MSPE is onluy for US medical students & its full form is Medical student Performance Evaluation & it is equivalent to the Dean's letter from any other country.
Hope this helps.
How far are you in your process of applying? any particular area are you interested in?

Docalpha · Credits: 123 My Scrapbook

Any Body who is appearing for the CS exam in Philadelphia...It is an advice not to stay in Corner stone Bed and breakfast. This is the worst place to be in for Day of the exam. Lots of doctors have this experience

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