MKSAP

So MKSAP 17 has taken over my life for the last two months. In the end, I got through reading all the MKSAP 17 books and just finished all the print questions (about 6 months after Dr. Russell told us to be done). So 1200 questions done, and over a 1000 more in digital form. It's been a total grind, but I feel like I'm getting close. I just need to finish these last two weeks strong and I know I'll be ready. Considering how little effort I put into my in-service exam (showed up pissed on my day off, took it with the utmost speed, left at noon) and still managed a "board passing" score, I think I'll be alright. Then again, my new job sort of depends on me passing, so I shouldn't be too cocky.

I'm also trying to figure out how I stack up with my practice questions score in terms of the real thing. I've been told that 60-65% on MKSAP questions should be enough to comfortably pass the real thing. I'm at that point now and I'm starting to feel ready. And since I'm a stats geek, here is my breakdown:

	A	B	C	D
1	SUBJECT	TOTAL	WRONG	PERCENTAGE
2	GI/Hepatology	96	23	0.7604166667
3	Rheum	96	35	0.6354166667
4	Cardiovasc	120	29	0.7583333333
5	Neuro	96	35	0.6354166667
6	Heme	78	28	0.641025641
7	Onc	71	28	0.6056338028
8	Gen Med	168	49	0.7083333333
9	Pulm/CC	103	22	0.786407767
10	Derm	72	18	0.75
11	Nephro	108	23	0.787037037
12	ID	108	45	0.5833333333
13	Endo	84	32	0.619047619
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15	TOTAL	1200	367	0.6941666667

So a few thoughts:

Rheum: never did a rotation, hate all rheum related stuff
Neuro: No complaints, only did neuro ICU and not a fan
Heme/Onc: Three rotations and this is what happens!?
Gen Med: Much improved from my in-service exams, but I hate memorizing vaccination schedules
Pulm/CC: I like it, so no surprise there
Nephro: I guess I still appreciate the physiology
Endo: Even with TWO years of secondary clinic, ouch!
Derm: If it's dry, make it wet; if it's wet, make it dry.

I still have a ton of digital questions to complete, but I think I'm close to getting to where I want to be and the overall right should be enough to push me through with ease.

Three more weeks. August 25th, I'm coming for you.