Step III

[Laker]

DW is studying for this exam this month. Is there really a reason to to well on this exam, or just pass it? I would like more free time and less study time...

[Gwendolyn]

So It is all about comfort for your wife, but there is a saying:

Step I- Study for two months
Step II-Study for two weeks
Step III-Bring a #2 pencil

[Laker]

test is monday and tuesday. she has been doing the practice questions for a while now. can't wait to get it over with...

[SuzySunshine]

Ha ha ha ha, you're joking right. That is one downfall of my DH's program this test is the most IMPORTANT test they take. My DH is a 2nd year, he doesn't actually take it until 4th year, but he's taking it this weekend for "assessment". Everyone 2nd year-4th year takes it EVERY year. For the last, I don't even know how many years, Mayo's residents have had the best scores in the country or very close to it. They send them to a week long review class in Chicago, they put them on "easy" rotations or off of rotations completely for the ENTIRE quarter so that they can study. I wish it was only bring a #2 pencil here. I think I'll be taking a lot of vacations with the kids the quarter he takes it for credit.

ETA: Never mind these are boards they're testing for, not Step III. I think DH barely studied for Step III. I think I need a vacation!

You're kidding, Cheri! Yikes. I would think the longer you wait to take it, the harder it is because of the questions related to things not done since intern year or med school.

I don't think DH studied much, either, and he did fine. Might matter for a fellowship? Now we just get the mock boards stress.

[Laker]

Well, day 1 completed. One more to go.

No fellowship for us, thank God.

[Laker]

Well another "step" accomplished. If only this residency stuff would end...

[Laker]

She passed. Nothing to be really excited about I guess, just that she doesn't have to retake. FL doesn't even require it.

[Gwendolyn]

Yeah!! One less thing to worry about