USMLE world QA average 55% USMLE world Self Assessment 180 (this scared me a lot and took the self assessment 4 days prior to day1 exam- studied the USMLE step 3 first aid and finished the book in three days full time reading (part time is 3-5 hrs per day study, usually after clinic/ OR 5pm to 12midnight full time is 16hr study 7am to 12mn study) reassessed with NBME form 4 got 223 approx (made me feel better and ready to take the exam)- most question style are actually similar to NBME forms not the USMLE SA. Took USMLE step 1 in 2008 Oct after four month intensive full time study score 235 97 passed Took USMLE step 2 CK in 2012 Jan after 2 month part time study (while on residency) Score 222 80 passed Took USMLE step 2 CS in 2013 Jan after 2 weeks part time study (while on senior yr residency) Passed Took USMLE step 3 in 2017 June after 1 week part time, 4days fulltime study (while on Fellowship) score 203 passed Preparation for step 3 only used USMLE world QA for one week, finishing all the questions, then CCS in the two day gap of test day. Took USMLE June 23rd and 26th 2017 at Detroit, MI It is not my purpose to boast/brag about my capability, but to encourage and give hope to people with similar situation to mine. My demographics: 32 yo male, IMG from Philippines (grade May 2008), residency urology 6 yrs in Philippines (Jan 2009-Dec 2014), post-fellowship on Peds Urology -two years in Toronto Canada (July 2015-June 2017). We are proud of your success and wish you further achievements in your medical careers.I think it is about time for me to share my experience on Step 3, since these forum made me feel comfortable or actually more anxious, but either way helped me through the agonizing experience of reviewing and taking the step 3. On behalf of the College of Medicine and Dean Dr Khaled Al-Kattan, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all students succeeding in these important examinations which enables progress into residency programs in the United States. These results reflect the high level of academic excellence, the quality of faculty support and the opportunities for practice exams (including NBME Shelf Exams) provided at the College of Medicine Alfaisal University.
The report highlights the continued success of Alfaisal Medical Students/Graduates consistently showing higher mean scores compared to all International Medical Graduates. NB *ICE Integrated Clinical Encounter, **CIS Communication and Interpersonal Skills STEP 2 (CS) Alfaisal Students All International Medical Graduates STEP 2 (CK) Alfaisal Students All International Medical Graduates STEP 1 Alfaisal Students All International Medical Graduates The tables below show Alfaisal students compared with All International Medical Graduates on first attempt at Step 1, Step 2 (CS) and Step 2 (CK). The Aggregate Performance Report provided by ECFMG shows excellent scores at the first attempt, by Alfaisal Medical Students. We are delighted to share with you the news of Alfaisal University USMLE results extracted from the 2014 Reporting Cycle. Reporting period from ECFMG 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014 Summary of Aggregate Performance of Examinees Taking United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) Step 1, Step 2 (CK), Step 2 (CS)