Fear really hurts my performance. If I take an NBME practice test and I get a below-expectations score, I'll be anxious all day, brood about how I've done things wrong/cheated myself and procrastinated etc and how that has come back to bite me, but I've noticed that if I let go of that cloying suffocating sense of guilt while taking a practice test, I tend to do better. By better I mean slightly above average, by bad I mean below average. It's tricky, because truth is, this one test WILL determine our future..
I'm so grateful I found your channel this week. I just postponed my test because I wasn't feeling academically ready. Now, after watching this, I feel like I can trust myself. I'll keep pushing forward, and I'll picture my future self and go for it!! Thank you so much for your videos!!
“i saw every question known to mankind” LOLL literally feel like this at 80% finished with uworld 🤣 just took my first nbme and got a 57 (77% of passing). i feel confident that in a month i can pass. you’re SO RIGHT about the positive self talk. i do this as well in my exams all the time and i think it makes a huge difference 😁 when i glance at the answer choices first i say “ok i know this, i saw this,” then i read the stem. i will update you with good news hopefully 🙂
"you know it if you can teach it to others" is what I take back everytime I see a video of yours. Also, I liked the "emotional vampire" reference lol. I mean we all have few friends and family motivating us but it's really different when a psychiatrist motivates you. So thankyou for making some time for this much needed video! Looking forward to the exam in a few months now:)
Thank you so much, Dr Neil. This could not have come at a better time. I am 40 days out of my exam and contemplating leaving my job. But I am gonna fight on. Thank you for your kindness.
I must say you doctor , I heard so many motivational lectures regarding this usmle exams , your one is one of the best ! The way you represented the journey till becoming MD in Florida and driving ,and ,that dreamy back ground sound to pacify the struggling student's hearts - I felt like you just presented all of our dreams in your divine words! Thanks so much ! God bless you doc! We are fortunate to find a teacher and doctor like you amidst us .and extra thanks for that "self talk" thing .
What a great motivational video,! I have taken 4 NBME exams and have passed one, don’t get me wrong but when you days I’m the video that you failed your 1st four NBMEs well, it’s encouraging and serves as an incentive for me to keep at it! Everything you said from passing 2 NMBEs to talking to yourself is highly motivating. I especially like the part where you visiones yourself as an md driving on a Florida highway 👍. I also think that setting higher standards is a great thing also getting up early - all great advice 😉 Will follow your advice .Thanks again Dr. McNeil you are the best.God bless,
Thank you so much for this video particularly. I am following your channel and learning a lot for my step 1 preparation. Every content is great. But this one was just what I needed at this moment. As an old graduate it is frustrating process to start over things and many time I feel lost. There are so many negativity out there, as you said. I felt very refreshed and motivated by your talk. I will try to receive only positive information until I get through it. After every video the road trip you share really gives me a time to set my goal.
This the the exact boat I’ve been on these past few months. A roller coaster of emotions. This video gives me hope because you’ve given me a solid plan to move forward. Absolutely loved the little personal details you add in there about your own struggles and your own dreams. Gives it such a human touch, Dr. Neil.
Jolie, It's a very hard journey...but well worth the struggle and sacrifice. I assure that there were many more struggles that I haven't shared ... Bottom line is that if you can STAY FOCUSED and POSITIVE... Maintain a clear picture of what your future looks like... it WILL become your REALITY. The earlier in life we realize that trick...the EASIER life becomes.
I have been postponing my exam for like a few weeks coz I haven't felt ready yet or maybe anxious too at the back of mind But you sir have given me a new direction and motivation :D And the driving part , i have been dreaming of driving across the country in a Tesla :p
Thank you Dr Randy. After having my son and getting him diagnosed with autism, I thought my medical career was over… It’s been a long journey and now that I decided to go back and take my boards your videos are very inspiring and helpful. This is a great advice that comes from your heart 🥲… 🤗
You have a great way of teaching, helping peoples out in every way. I loved the way you helped me with the basics of biostats a long time back. Now looking at all the new videos on every subjects on your channel, all people taking test are getting benefitted from the way you help them understand in the simplest way possible. I am so jealous. Wish I had exposure to all these before. Still I go over some of them time and again and just refreshing the memories. You are truly blessed Doctor. I wish someday I could work with you (under you as your resident). Keep on all the good work. Thank you. Love from NEPAL.
Even though I'm not a medical student, this video has helped me immensely. I've some management exams coming up, and you have just put things in perspective for me. Thank you so much for this golden piece of relatable content.
Dr. Randy, Thank you soo much for sharing your story. Greatly appreciated for the advice/encouragement. It’s really helpful for staying focus, positive, devoted... A great USMLE channel & beyond.
@@RandyNeilMD Thank you Dr. Indeed, I did watch this video several times just to keep my hopes up and remembered in my head "Keep Moving Forward" to keep myself going. I scored 259!!! Thank you.
I have my exam in December. I have to postpone my exam because I didn’t study in October due to some health issues. At that time I was in my last phase of preparation .so now I want to start my study again but feeling so depressed because I feel I forget most of the materials and don't know where to start again. But after watching your video I feel so confident about myself 😊. I will start again tomorrow. Thank you so much Dr.Neil.
and I thought that I am the only one with all these feelings :) Thank you so much Dr. Neil for sharing this amazing content with us. Much appreciated..!! I watch your videos almost every day. I like them so much. It feels like a family member is teaching us.
Wish I had seen this video before I took my exam. I remember the day before taking it, my mom called me and I ended up having a panic attack over the phone. Fortunately she calmed me down and I took the exam. What helped me was really using the breaks to center myself again.
@@RandyNeilMD Hello Dr. Neil. Just wanted to let you know that I passed! Thank you very much for the supportive content and the great biostats videos. I couldn't have done it without you!
I love you Dr Neil for this. I have exam in 2 days. Though I had rough time like you said and I am doing it good now. But still there is sound in my head. I hope I will overcome this beast.
Dr. Neil, this is the exact encouragement that I needed right now! I am taking an NMBE tomorrow and booking my exam if I am close to passing. I keep putting it off by 2 or 3 months; the calendar keeps turning. These Step exams need to be put behind me.
Watching your video after 10 months again. Finally taking the step 1 on 28th. I don’t know if I am ready yet. I still don’t know. Too much self doubt going on in my mind right now. I have taken 4 nbme’s and I passed in just 1… the last one..I am scared for myself right now. But I am done running away from it. It’s now or never situation for me. Watching biostat and biochem videos today. Just want to thank you for putting in so much efforts for helping us. Wish me luck Dr Randy Neil.
Thanks for uploading this video Dr.randy. As I still have this question in my mind. As an old graduate IMG still failing in my name exams.I get fear while writing nbme exam.
Perfect moment for me to listen to your advice the anxiety , pressure and mental exhaustion is present, I also have NBME’s record you guys are not alone I passed the first 3 then failed 4th (I burned out)then was able to pass the last one but not with the score that I will like and feel confident I’m trying my best but feeling like do not know what to expect ..... any thoughts???
I did an NBME two weeks ago and got 120 :( so I took a week off from studying and watched Netflix. Now I'm regrouping and deciding how to reach my goal. I postponed my exam for the 10th time, for mid March.
NK, REGROUP and then ATTACK in a new direction. Start from scratch... Start with BIOSTATS...master it, then move to the next and review, review , review...
@@RandyNeilMD oh haha! I totally did! It was a question I saw on my kaplan assessment but I didn’t notice I had to listen in all 4 quadrants till the exam day But honestly these questions you can diagnose from the hints in the vignette so the auscultation findings is the cherry on the icing 😅
You're amazing! Really needed this video; so bogged down with the study. I'm on my first pass of uworld and cant decide when to apply for the exam. Should i go for nbme or uwsa?
I will take the exam at the end of the week. I was confident until past week but now I feel I am forgetting all the information, I am so nervous!. I feel that I need to take this exam because I feel burnout but I am scared.
Second guessing yourself is all part of being human and 'par for the course'... Stay focused. If your NBME scores are good, then go CRUSH IT!! Your fear of the unknown is just 'an old story you are telling yourself". If you are ready based on NBME, then don't think otherwise. As they say, We suffer more in imagination, than reality.
Thanks for this video doc, i was starting to feel useless just bcoz I couldn't give my exam on time with my peers n its taking longer time now but hey its better late than never right?😊
Hi, scheduled for August and then extended eligibility with new Step 2 test date in November. Unable to take test in Nov and will be cancelling with prometric. Do I need to wait a certain period of time before reapplying on ECFMG website for new Step 2 exam? Or can I just start a new application and pay the new fees etc straight away?
what if i want to do it earlier than i had intended? e.g. my Eligibility period is oct - december, but i waana do it in the Eligibility period mar - may. how do i do this?
Thank you Dr. Neil, for sending this message out there to those of us who need it most. My wife and I say that the universe acts in our favor when we truly want something - I can't help but know that this video was meant to come to my life, just at the perfect time. I'm testing in December. Thank you, I will keep all your teachings in mind, and will keep moving forward! Best wishes from Mexico!
Greg, Thank you for the comment and "Yes"... timing is PERFECT! Stay FOCUSED, Stay STRONG. MOST importantly...BELIEVE. You are on the home stretch for studying... don't let up.
Fear really hurts my performance. If I take an NBME practice test and I get a below-expectations score, I'll be anxious all day, brood about how I've done things wrong/cheated myself and procrastinated etc and how that has come back to bite me, but I've noticed that if I let go of that cloying suffocating sense of guilt while taking a practice test, I tend to do better. By better I mean slightly above average, by bad I mean below average. It's tricky, because truth is, this one test WILL determine our future..
I have my exam in a month, was feeling too anxious. This video of yours came just in time. Thanks for the tips Doctor
Vanshaj, Glad it was helpful.
how was you test??
I'm so grateful I found your channel this week. I just postponed my test because I wasn't feeling academically ready. Now, after watching this, I feel like I can trust myself. I'll keep pushing forward, and I'll picture my future self and go for it!!
Thank you so much for your videos!!
Kath, Thank you for taking time to comment. TRUST that it WILL work out PERFECTLY!!
“i saw every question known to mankind” LOLL literally feel like this at 80% finished with uworld 🤣 just took my first nbme and got a 57 (77% of passing). i feel confident that in a month i can pass. you’re SO RIGHT about the positive self talk. i do this as well in my exams all the time and i think it makes a huge difference 😁 when i glance at the answer choices first i say “ok i know this, i saw this,” then i read the stem. i will update you with good news hopefully 🙂
Yes, STAY FOCUSED, STAY POSITIVE... BELIEVE.
"you know it if you can teach it to others" is what I take back everytime I see a video of yours. Also, I liked the "emotional vampire" reference lol. I mean we all have few friends and family motivating us but it's really different when a psychiatrist motivates you. So thankyou for making some time for this much needed video! Looking forward to the exam in a few months now:)
Shreya, I'm glad you are gaining confidence and looking forward to your exam... I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thank you so much, Dr Neil. This could not have come at a better time. I am 40 days out of my exam and contemplating leaving my job. But I am gonna fight on. Thank you for your kindness.
Love the background music. Your humility is very attractive. Thanks for your tricks and tips.
Happy, Thank you for the kind words. When I heard the soundtrack for the first time... I was thinking, "That's the one"...
Having my morning coffee with this! 🧡
Flemming, Hope it's helpful.
I must say you doctor , I heard so many motivational lectures regarding this usmle exams , your one is one of the best ! The way you represented the journey till becoming MD in Florida and driving ,and ,that dreamy back ground sound to pacify the struggling student's hearts - I felt like you just presented all of our dreams in your divine words! Thanks so much ! God bless you doc! We are fortunate to find a teacher and doctor like you amidst us .and extra thanks for that "self talk" thing .
Taz, Thank you for the kind words. Humbled. KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!
Needed this exactly right now, thank you Dr.Neil. Your kind words do more for us than you realize :)
Thank you for the feedback... It means a lot to hear.
This couldn't have come at a more perfect time! Thank you so much for all that you do!
Alissa, You are most welcome. Glad it was helpful.
You explained everything so sincerely, so kind of you. Thank you so much.
Musawair, Glad it was helpful.
What a great motivational video,! I have taken 4 NBME exams and have passed one, don’t get me wrong but when you days I’m the video that you failed your 1st four NBMEs well, it’s encouraging and serves as an incentive for me to keep at it! Everything you said from passing 2 NMBEs to talking to yourself is highly motivating. I especially like the part where you visiones yourself as an md driving on a Florida highway 👍. I also think that setting higher standards is a great thing also getting up early - all great advice 😉 Will follow your advice .Thanks again Dr. McNeil you are the best.God bless,
Daniel, Thank you for leaving a thoughtful comment. I think I will always hold the record for most NBMEs taken....
Thank you so much for this video particularly. I am following your channel and learning a lot for my step 1 preparation. Every content is great. But this one was just what I needed at this moment.
As an old graduate it is frustrating process to start over things and many time I feel lost. There are so many negativity out there, as you said. I felt very refreshed and motivated by your talk. I will try to receive only positive information until I get through it. After every video the road trip you share really gives me a time to set my goal.
Always a ton of negativity... Stay focused and BELIEVE
This the the exact boat I’ve been on these past few months. A roller coaster of emotions. This video gives me hope because you’ve given me a solid plan to move forward. Absolutely loved the little personal details you add in there about your own struggles and your own dreams. Gives it such a human touch, Dr. Neil.
Jolie, It's a very hard journey...but well worth the struggle and sacrifice. I assure that there were many more struggles that I haven't shared ... Bottom line is that if you can STAY FOCUSED and POSITIVE... Maintain a clear picture of what your future looks like... it WILL become your REALITY. The earlier in life we realize that trick...the EASIER life becomes.
Love the way you help people.God bless you. May you get light of iman
@RandyNeilMD
Thank you so much for this video. I am going through one of the darkest periods right now and your video truly helped me
I've walked the same path...
I have been postponing my exam for like a few weeks coz I haven't felt ready yet or maybe anxious too at the back of mind
But you sir have given me a new direction and motivation :D
And the driving part , i have been dreaming of driving across the country in a Tesla :p
Rishi, I think it's a "Right of passage" to postpone... No worries. I am glad to hear that you are regrouping and ATTACKING the exam soon.
Thank you Dr Randy. After having my son and getting him diagnosed with autism, I thought my medical career was over…
It’s been a long journey and now that I decided to go back and take my boards your videos are very inspiring and helpful. This is a great advice that comes from your heart 🥲… 🤗
You have a great way of teaching, helping peoples out in every way. I loved the way you helped me with the basics of biostats a long time back. Now looking at all the new videos on every subjects on your channel, all people taking test are getting benefitted from the way you help them understand in the simplest way possible. I am so jealous. Wish I had exposure to all these before. Still I go over some of them time and again and just refreshing the memories.
You are truly blessed Doctor.
I wish someday I could work with you (under you as your resident).
Keep on all the good work.
Thank you.
Love from NEPAL.
Keep working hard and you never know what the future holds... :)
Even though I'm not a medical student, this video has helped me immensely. I've some management exams coming up, and you have just put things in perspective for me. Thank you so much for this golden piece of relatable content.
Thank you for posting such a nice comment Komal.
Will I ever be READYYYYYY?? Such a real question. Thank you DR RANDY NEIL!!!!
Adriana, Thank you for commenting... Yes, I had the same question to myself.
More than awesome, thank you for remembering us how capable we are, yes, sometimes we just forget it.
Margoth, I'm glad it was helpful.
Great!you are amazing!!thank you so much ❤
Appreciate the kind words!
Dr. Randy, Thank you soo much for sharing your story. Greatly appreciated for the advice/encouragement. It’s really helpful for staying focus, positive, devoted... A great USMLE channel & beyond.
Princess, I appreciate your kind words and continued support...
I only opened youtube for getting motivation amd here it is
Samia, Glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much! Came to learn from the practice question videos and ended up with this jewel. Now I will re-watch every time I feel down!
Panda, Stay focused... Stay Strong. KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!
@@RandyNeilMD Thank you Dr. Indeed, I did watch this video several times just to keep my hopes up and remembered in my head "Keep Moving Forward" to keep myself going. I scored 259!!! Thank you.
I have my exam in December. I have to postpone my exam because I didn’t study in October due to some health issues. At that time I was in my last phase of preparation .so now I want to start my study again but feeling so depressed because I feel I forget most of the materials and don't know where to start again. But after watching your video I feel so confident about myself 😊. I will start again tomorrow. Thank you so much Dr.Neil.
Avid, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!
and I thought that I am the only one with all these feelings :)
Thank you so much Dr. Neil for sharing this amazing content with us. Much appreciated..!! I watch your videos almost every day. I like them so much. It feels like a family member is teaching us.
Neelofer, I am glad the video was helpful. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you so much dr.Neil.You are so generous to all of us &you really are a great inspiration.Bless you.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Tara, I'm glad it is helpful. I've been through this process and it can feel overwhelming at times. Hopefully, we can lessen that stress...
Wish I had seen this video before I took my exam. I remember the day before taking it, my mom called me and I ended up having a panic attack over the phone. Fortunately she calmed me down and I took the exam. What helped me was really using the breaks to center myself again.
Keep me posted on your progress.
@@RandyNeilMD Hello Dr. Neil. Just wanted to let you know that I passed! Thank you very much for the supportive content and the great biostats videos. I couldn't have done it without you!
Came back here 6 months later after STEP 1 to build up my mindset for STEP 2 (2 weeks )
Home stretch... CRUSH IT!!
I love you Dr Neil for this.
I have exam in 2 days.
Though I had rough time like you said and I am doing it good now.
But still there is sound in my head.
I hope I will overcome this beast.
You are a blessing, Dr. Neil!
Jana, Thank you for the kind words
Dr. Neil, this is the exact encouragement that I needed right now! I am taking an NMBE tomorrow and booking my exam if I am close to passing. I keep putting it off by 2 or 3 months; the calendar keeps turning. These Step exams need to be put behind me.
Hello Stephanie, STAY FOCUSED, STAY STRONG...!!
best advice . you rock doc ! listening to all your videos one by one. thank you for making life easier :)
You are most welcome. Glad videos are helpful.
Thankyou for being honest and open!! It feels like someone is there for us!♥️
Speedy, Thank you for taking time to comment... I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you. Seriously ❤️
You are most welcome.
Mr I’m your number one fan , thank you
Guillermo, Thank you for being #1... :). Much appreciated.
Thanks Randy!
God bless you.!
Glad it was helpful.
Thankyou for such a motivational video!!Every word seems personal💛
Taranum, It was such a long journey with many UPS and DOWNS...
You are a gem. Thank you so much for this.
Sylvia, Thank you for leaving such a nice comment.
Watching your video after 10 months again. Finally taking the step 1 on 28th. I don’t know if I am ready yet. I still don’t know. Too much self doubt going on in my mind right now. I have taken 4 nbme’s and I passed in just 1… the last one..I am scared for myself right now. But I am done running away from it. It’s now or never situation for me. Watching biostat and biochem videos today. Just want to thank you for putting in so much efforts for helping us. Wish me luck Dr Randy Neil.
Thanks for uploading this video Dr.randy. As I still have this question in my mind. As an old graduate IMG still failing in my name exams.I get fear while writing nbme exam.
Swetha, Thank you for sharing... It's never too late. Go with your Heart/gut... it will guide you. Never give up on YOUR dream.
Best Motivation Talk thank you Dr Randy Thank you for the video :-)
Chetan, I am glad you are benefiting... We are in this one together.
Much needed video,
Thank you doc.
Chetan, You are most welcome.
So inspiring. Thanks Randy!
Akua, You are welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you very much sir ❤❤❤😊
You are most welcome.
Thanks for such an inspirational video
You are most welcome.
Thank you ❤
Welcome!
Thank you Dr Neil !love your videos .. so many concepts seem so easy now! I really needed to see this . Very very inspiring .
Charu, I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much I really needed this.
Glad it was helpful Ahlam.
Thank you! This helped! I always keep checking your channel to see any new videos everyday! It’s UWRNFA!
Thank you for the vote of confidence...
really needed this, thank you Dr.
Bri, You are most welcome.
You are really smart and intelligent 👏👏💐
A GH, Thank you for the vote of confidence, but I assure you I have nothing special other than WORK ETHIC and FEAR OF AVERAGE.
Thank you for this!
You are most welcome.
Thanks for motivating knw I’m thinking I have to beat step1 whenever people say ....
Yes, Attack it and overcome it...
that's why they say- words can heal.. thankyou so much
You are most welcome.
Dude you’re awesome! Nuff said...
Darren, Thank you...
Thank you for your videos
Mohamed, You are most welcome.
Perfect moment for me to listen to your advice the anxiety , pressure and mental exhaustion is present, I also have NBME’s record you guys are not alone I passed the first 3 then failed 4th (I burned out)then was able to pass the last one but not with the score that I will like and feel confident I’m trying my best but feeling like do not know what to expect ..... any thoughts???
Perhaps taking an extra NBME and confirm you are "good to go", the just go for it... but again.. just my thoughts.
I did an NBME two weeks ago and got 120 :( so I took a week off from studying and watched Netflix. Now I'm regrouping and deciding how to reach my goal. I postponed my exam for the 10th time, for mid March.
NK, REGROUP and then ATTACK in a new direction. Start from scratch... Start with BIOSTATS...master it, then move to the next and review, review , review...
Totally had 2 of those auscultation questions on my exam 😅
I hope you pressed the button to listen... :)
@@RandyNeilMD oh haha! I totally did! It was a question I saw on my kaplan assessment but I didn’t notice I had to listen in all 4 quadrants till the exam day
But honestly these questions you can diagnose from the hints in the vignette so the auscultation findings is the cherry on the icing 😅
You're amazing! Really needed this video; so bogged down with the study. I'm on my first pass of uworld and cant decide when to apply for the exam. Should i go for nbme or uwsa?
I only have experience with NBME... you can't go wrong.
I will take the exam at the end of the week. I was confident until past week but now I feel I am forgetting all the information, I am so nervous!. I feel that I need to take this exam because I feel burnout but I am scared.
Second guessing yourself is all part of being human and 'par for the course'... Stay focused. If your NBME scores are good, then go CRUSH IT!! Your fear of the unknown is just 'an old story you are telling yourself". If you are ready based on NBME, then don't think otherwise. As they say, We suffer more in imagination, than reality.
thank you
Zee, You are welcome.
Thanks for this video doc, i was starting to feel useless just bcoz I couldn't give my exam on time with my peers n its taking longer time now but hey its better late than never right?😊
Yeah I failed 3 times n it has affected my career and life
❤
Keep MOVING FORWARD!
Hi, scheduled for August and then extended eligibility with new Step 2 test date in November. Unable to take test in Nov and will be cancelling with prometric. Do I need to wait a certain period of time before reapplying on ECFMG website for new Step 2 exam? Or can I just start a new application and pay the new fees etc straight away?
😩🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Princess
what if i want to do it earlier than i had intended? e.g. my Eligibility period is oct - december, but i waana do it in the Eligibility period mar - may. how do i do this?
❤️❤️
👍🏻. Thank you
this is me
Thank you Dr. Neil, for sending this message out there to those of us who need it most. My wife and I say that the universe acts in our favor when we truly want something - I can't help but know that this video was meant to come to my life, just at the perfect time. I'm testing in December. Thank you, I will keep all your teachings in mind, and will keep moving forward! Best wishes from Mexico!
Greg, Thank you for the comment and "Yes"... timing is PERFECT! Stay FOCUSED, Stay STRONG. MOST importantly...BELIEVE. You are on the home stretch for studying... don't let up.
Thank you 🙏
So needed this right now 🤗
Sangay, STAY FOCUSED... Thank you for always being supportive.
Thank you ❤️❤️
Krutik, You are most welcome.