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Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 11:15pm On Nov 30, 2013

Amb Fitsaint: Greetings to everyone.

I am yet to start pre-clinicals not to talk of pre-medical but I want to know more abt USMLE .

Dr Lomaxx nd oda remarkable medics , I am looking forward to hearing more abt dis as
prior proper plan prevents poor performance. Thanks

Since you're yet to start pre-clinicals and pre-med, the best you can do is prepare your mind.

Well- the aim of writing usmle is to get into residency in the us. And as IMGs we are already disadvantaged. USMLE alone is not enough to earn a spot. A lot of factors will determine whether you'll get in. E.g the specialty you're applying to, your usmle scores, the strength of your letters of recommendations, your personal statement etc etc

And about usmle- it's not enough to write this exam. As an IMG, it is a matter of priority that you ace this exam. Once you pass, there is no room for improvement. If you pass, you don pass. And your number of trials will bring down your chances of getting a spot.

As a Nigerian medical undergraduate, I have been severely disadvantaged in taking this exam. USMLE needs exclusive preparation. Unfortunately, after my 100 level, we don't have any official holiday till graduation. The little I've had is a 3-week break after Part 2 MB Exam and the public holidays. The rest of the days are very indulging. So I can't write this exam because 1) if I ace usmle, I'll mess up at home. 2) I need to ace home stuff- that's where the stakes lie. I'm saying this to say that if your school's academic calendar is convenient, you can sneak in study for this exam and ace it. I won't advise that you prioritise usmle over home stuff. There will be ample time for usmle later...even after graduation.

However, one thing which you must have before graduation (notice how I said "must" wink

, is USCE( US Clinical Experience). I highly suggest that anyone that wants to do residency in the US must do his/her final year electives in the United States. This is the only chance you can get to have direct-contact with patients...and not mere observerships. Those folks prefer folks with USCE over those with observerships or worse still- those without. There are some hospitals that don't require USMLE before you do your electives. You can always know them.

I wish you good luck in all your endeavours.

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Education › Re: Medicine Or Pharmacy by lomaxx: 10:04pm On Nov 30, 2013

Amb Fitsaint: Wow! How can I thank u?

I am very much grateful boss. I grasp d IMG's using d contextual element but what does it really stand for?

Education › Re: Medicine Or Pharmacy by lomaxx: 10:02pm On Nov 30, 2013

Amb Fitsaint: Wow! How can I thank u?

I am very much grateful boss. I grasp d IMG's using d contextual element but what does it really stand for?

As an IMG, 3 things would determine whether or not you'll be accepted into residency in the US.

1) USMLE scores
2) US Clinical Experience where you get LORs (Letters of reccomendation)
3) Personal statement.

I also intend to pursue a US Residency and Fellowship after graduation.
IMG= International Medical Graduate.

We're sha derailing the thread. The medics thread would be a nice place to continue this discussion.

Education › Re: Medicine Or Pharmacy by lomaxx: 9:37pm On Nov 30, 2013

emedy: if its abt money? I won't advise any of dos Career. Life z more important dan Money

Emedy, you've earned my respect. You most sincerely have. You have been a professional. You've made my day.

Seems you are in UUTH. I would love us to meet someday...and talk some more....probably over a few drinks grin

.

And is your name by chance "Emediong". If it is, you have a namesake here. Bless!!!

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 11:16pm On Nov 29, 2013

dammy198825: Gud day to everyone in ds section,am pleased to introduce myself as someone who belong here. Am a 400lvl medical lab. Science student of LAUTECH. I hope am welcome on board...

welcome bruh!

Education › Re: What Have You Read Today ? by lomaxx(op): 2:34pm On Nov 28, 2013

nosa2cool: I av tried downloading it, but its not working..Please give me the direct link to downloading it

Are you using phone or pc ?

Romance › Re: When Your EX Sleeps With You by lomaxx: 8:24pm On Nov 27, 2013

@OP shebi one day you will also marry na. keep nyashing the babe. angry

shebi your preeek no get valve :/

Education › Re: What Have You Read Today ? by lomaxx(op): 5:43pm On Nov 27, 2013

nosa2cool: Please, Sire
Do you av the e-copy of Snells Anatomy?

Yes, I do.
You can download it on 4shared.com or filecrop.com.

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 5:16pm On Nov 23, 2013

STORM2: But wait oh....can anybody actually finish grays anatomy? And by "finish" i mean reading it from cover to cover.

You mean Gray's Anatomy for Students? Or the Grandfather Gray?

Well- anything is possible. The crux in Nigerian med school system is that there's too much information in too many standard texts. Your job as a smart student is to know information that you need, as you will be guided by your lecturers.

I don't see the smartness in reading Big Gray's Anatomy "cover to cover". But like I said earlier- anything is possible.

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Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 4:25pm On Nov 23, 2013

STORM2: Hmmmm.....where is everyone?

Hi there

Education › Re: Valedictory Speech Presented By (best Graduating Student) UNN 2011/2012 Session by lomaxx: 1:53pm On Nov 23, 2013

And those pink lips mehn cool

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Life is hard!!! angry

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 1:43pm On Nov 20, 2013

Raphwise: pls Dr Lomaxx I also need the syllabus. I av been admitted to study med/sug in uniuyo, my email is wisdomnic@gmail.com Thanks in advance.

congrats. the syllabus is for preclinical year. I've sent it anyway.

LizyL: hey Dr. Lomax, can you send the syllabus to me please. lizy925@yahoo.com thanks kindly

You have mail.

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 7:21am On Nov 20, 2013

Olarewajub: Please What's the difference between Chromatid and Chromatin?

Chromatid = Condensed Chromatin

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 7:51pm On Nov 19, 2013

danox: How would I know that this has been treated in time past?I really think you don't have to respond to people particularly when you do not have something mature and meaningful to say.

I'm sorry. Didn't mean it that way.
Hope you've found your answers by now.

Family › Re: To The Men, I'm Just Wondering Why. by lomaxx: 8:01am On Nov 18, 2013

And how is this post relevant to this section?

Mods should move this topic to Family section. OP is just confused.

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 9:17pm On Nov 17, 2013

[quote author=danox][/quote]It doesn't hurt to go a few pages back.

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 11:41am On Nov 17, 2013

Lagusta: And Yes, it's all about principles, but they still ultimately lead to a patient's well-being.... that's our goal, isn't it?? ??

Yes, bruh. The patient is king!!

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 7:46am On Nov 17, 2013

Lagusta: because people would want to go for medicine for the money, not for the passion to save lives.....

There's no money in Nigerian medical practice. The change is just enough to be comfortable.

I also do not believe that because you are saving lives, then it's a license to suffer. All over the world, doctors are earning very well and are still saving lives conveniently. The Nigerian case is very saddening. That's why we will always have brain drain, and people will always leave to climes where it is understood that saving lives is not synchronous with suffering.

Whether you did medicine for money, passion to save lives, or for fame, you will come to understand that the practice of medicine is all about principles. A doctor who's in for the money or fame but understands the principles of the practice is more relevant to the patient and will save more lives than one who is a just ''passionate to save lives'' but doesn't have a thorough drill of the profession. Doesn't matter what your intent is - just be sure you know what to do when the time is ripe.

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Education › Re: 2013/2014 MUSTE Scholarship (Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students) by lomaxx: 11:48pm On Nov 16, 2013

c5zar: to that lormax guy, u are such a child and a fraudster.

I guess you want to be noticed. You did well- I noticed you.

being a beneficiary of more dan one scholarship is wrong,

Each award I received has terms and conditions. Till date I haven't breached any. The elephant and the tiger don't hunt in the same pasture. You know what you know. Doesn't mean it applies to me.

and ur here claiming ur reach u are with the likes of yahoo boys.

Bruh, the spelling is "rich". When will you get proper education? Not everyone needs scholarship to go to school and live comfortably.

u say people are bragging with scores and but you are here talking abt 750 wat,

That's not bragging. I don't brag. I understand how difficult it is for under-privileged people to perceive truth and not read unnecessary meanings into it.

go and hide ursef. b4 u get caught.

I don't trade words over the internet. Neither do I seek validation here. There's more to life than sitting behind a device to type endless razzmatazz. I'm older than that bruh!!!

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Nairaland General › Re: 5 Undeniable Facts Of Life by lomaxx: 9:55pm On Nov 14, 2013

Lil'Barbie Boo:
awww. makes me wanna cry

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Celebrities › Re: Lola Omotayo's Pre-wedding Looks by lomaxx: 9:00pm On Nov 13, 2013

Money talking.

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Education › Re: ASUU Postpones National Meeting To January by lomaxx: 6:21pm On Nov 13, 2013

Please, no more abuses on Dele Momodu.

Education › Re: 2013/2014 MUSTE Scholarship (Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students) by lomaxx: 6:15pm On Nov 13, 2013*

Education › Re: ASUU Postpones National Meeting To January by lomaxx: 3:59pm On Nov 13, 2013

Source ??

Education › Re: 2013/2014 MUSTE Scholarship (Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students) by lomaxx: 3:42pm On Nov 13, 2013

Xsther: i scored 96 and my frind got 94. So add dat to the list. I am so happy. letter. Am just thanking god. God will perfect it for all of us in jesus name.

I'm happy for you. You and your friend scored 96 and 94 respectively without the help of Google or any ojoro abi? Both of you are geniuses. Geniuses indeed!!!

What's your school, department and CGPA?

Education › Re: The medical students and aspirants thread by lomaxx: 12:23pm On Nov 08, 2013

naijamd: I'm a medical student, will be through with basic sciences by May next yr. it customary to write Step 1 in my medical sch immediately after the basic sciences. So preparations are on going nw.

OK.goodluck

Education › Re: Medical Aspirants For Jamb 2014/2015, Let Us Meet Here. by lomaxx: 1:12pm On Nov 07, 2013

How To Get Admission Into Medicine Next Year. Click https://www.nairaland.com/1481452/how-get-admitted-medicine-surgery

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Education › Re: How To Get Admitted In Medicine And Surgery Next Year by lomaxx(op): 1:10pm On Nov 07, 2013

How To Get Admission Into Medicine Next Year. Click https://www.nairaland.com/1481452/how-get-admitted-medicine-surgery

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