Earlier this month, we had a
mock-NBME exam. This lengthy exam covers all the material we have learned in
the Masters program thus far. It was also a practice run on the NBME exam that
medical students take at the end of their second year. I thought I would just
add my thoughts on our mock-NBME exam.
Overall, it was not nearly as arduous
as I had worried it would be. Perhaps that was due to the preparation from our
classes or my own studies using a study book, but the exam was easier than
expected. I am very glad I had the opportunity to take what was essentially a
practice exam. Now when I take the real thing in two years, it will not be
nearly as daunting. It also showed me more of the types of questions and the
type of information that the NBME is looking for, both of which will help me
study for the real thing.
Now that the mock-NBME is
completed, our classes do not meet as often, but this means I have had more
time to tutor at SciHigh this month. I am still working with the same student.
She is getting closer to catching up with the class after her transfer after
winter break. Since I also have transferred to a different school in the middle
of a school year, I know how hard it can be to be behind in every class and how
much work it takes to catch up. I admire her dedication to working hard and to
not let the amount of work to complete weigh her down. Soon I hope she will be
fully back on track and on her way to completing her goal of getting straight A’s.
Community Service Hours:
SciHigh: 6 hours
Total: 14 hours
