u/oo_little

Hi brain docs!!

I found out today I failed Level 1. I’ve wanted to be a neurologist ever since I found out what they were.

Obviously, failing Level 1 puts a wrench in these plans.

I can either test again in 2 weeks or take a year-long LOA. I’m scared to test so soon and potentially fail again so I’m leaning towards the LOA.

I know I’m already at a bit of a disadvantage as a DO, now a DO with a failed Level 1 and potential LOA.

My question is this: is neurology off the table with a failed Level 1 and year-long LOA. I plan on doing neurology specific research and volunteering during my leave, while studying for my retake. I was very close this time around, so I’m confident I can pass the retake.

But I want to know my chances for matching the specialty of my dreams lol.

TIA!!

THIRD post today lol, I just have so many questions sorry.

Anyone else feel like there have been way more fails than normal today (as someone who also received a fail today)?

Is this Reddit bias? Or are July exams curved less?

Wondering what’s going on.

does anyone know where i can find the dirty medicine omm pdf? i know it used to be on reddit but i can’t find it again.

congrats oms-3s!!

for those who passed level 1, do you mind sharing your true learn scores were on random blocks leading up to the exam and your comsaes? and also how close to the pass line you were and/or how close to average?

i’m hoping this will save a lot of you guys some dms from nervous test takers like myself.

also, anything HY you guys recommend we focus on?

yes i copied and pasted a previous post but i was told it helped some people.

hi friends!!

i test next week and i’m wondering if going through first aid’s rapid review sections (and maybe the anki for it) are a good use of my time?

to be clear, i’m not in an immensely good spot rn and still have stuff that could still use my attention.

thnx!!

for those who passed level 1, do you mind sharing your true learn scores were on random blocks leading up to the exam and your comsaes?

i’m hoping this will save a lot of you guys some dms from nervous test takers like myself.

also, anything HY you guys recommend we focus on?

i know i just posted but i can’t dm ppl so i’m posting here instead - sorry!!

anyways,

my true learn percentages are in the 50s (w the occasional 6X or 7X).

i can’t figure out how to make the jump to the 60s so i can go into level 1 w more confidence. help pls i’m at my wit’s end 😞

another question if you guys have the patience: what pharm is hy for me to rewatch before my exam?

hi guys!

i haven’t touched heme/onc yet and was wondering what the best resource for it is? my exam is in two weeks so i want something fast, ideally.

thanks!

also, any tips on getting from the 50s on true learn to the 60s?