u/3benzylamide

How to make the most of my next 3 years?

So I'm done with my first year and I'm slightly concerned I might be behind the schedule for being a competitive residency applicant. I'm happy with how I performed in my classes as I have scored in the top quartile for every exam. However, I focused all my energy into my academics and literally have zero research, club, leadership, or volunteer experience. I understand that Step 2 is the most important part, but have I set myself back in regards to my experiences? I have no idea what specialty I want to do so I want to be as competitive as I can in case I end up wanting to do something competitive.

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u/3benzylamide — 19 hours ago

Failed my M1 OSCE

I didn't pass my M1 end of year OSCE and just sat for the retest and I'm afraid I didn't pass it again. Idk why I get so flustered but whenever I walk into that room I get so nervous and anxious that my mind blanks. It's so odd to me because I have never had any history of testing anxiety with actual exams like the MCAT. If I end up failing the retest, how poorly does this reflect on my record and my chances for more competitive residencies?

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u/3benzylamide — 8 days ago