Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Today might be the best day EVER!!
I took my USMLE Step 2 CS (clinical skills) test yesterday. It was SOO not that bad. All I really had to do was be myself, and treat patients like I normally would. I can say that there is a high likelihood that I passed. In fact, if I didn’t pass, I will be sorely confused. Actually, I even had one of my patients laughing even though they were supposed to be screaming in pain! 
Just now, I sat down at my computer, getting ready to write the above paragraph, and I got that scary email from the ECFMG, “Your Score Report is Now Available.” Of course, I quit everything I was doing and hurriedly logged onto the site to download my report. Nothing else mattered at that point, but reading my freakin report! And then I finally opened the PDF, and…..I PASSED the USMLE STEP 2 CK (clinical knowledge)! And not only did I pass, but I did pretty okay. I think I could have done a heckofalot better if it had not been for the horrible pain that I was in that day, but at this point, I really don’t care!
So, what does this mean? Well, if I am correct (and I think the chances are good), I passed the USMLE Step 2 CS. I have now also passed the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK. So, I have PASSED all the requirements to graduate and become an MD! Basically, I just need to finish up my rotations, and then I will be able to receive my diploma and make my doggies start calling me Dr. Campbell (okay, I doubt they actually will…but it would be cute).
I’m DONE!!!
Okay, in reality, I still have a lot of work to do. But I will not have to take any more tests during med school, and that is pretty darn cool. The only other exam on the horizon is the USMLE Step 3, but I can’t take that until after I graduate (it’s for state licensing), and that’s kind of far down the road.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone! I am happy as happy can be right now!!!
Note: Top photo was taken a few months ago, and the rest were taken years ago with an old cell phone as a part of a collection I made called “My Hair and Flowers.”
My name is Kendra and I am a newly minted doctor about to begin my residency in Psychiatry at 
Glad to see you smelling the roses of success.
Congrats Kendra =) Happy to hear that you’ve successfully crossed some milestones!
congrats! I’m about to write my very first HPI as a 2nd semester at ross. I followed your blog regularly. Keep on inspiring!!
Great job!
(+residency).
Just love reading your blog. I also have good news – I got into med school! Six years of fun ahead
Greetings from the little yet proud country of Estonia!
To M,
Thanks so much! It really means a lot to me to hear from readers.
Congrats on your acceptance! Med school is a long, difficult, but fun and incredibly rewarding path!
I wish you the best of luck!
Cheers,
Kendra
Thanks so much, everyone!
Kendra! Kendra! Kendra! Great job!!!!!!! As a future med student myself, you’re an inspiration to me as well as a role model.
congratulations, u deserve it girl , but why don’t u tell us a little about the books u’VE
USED for the USMLE 2
GOOD LUCK
hi!great job n congrats…
i simply love your blog…i m in 1st yr of med school..just completed it..i loved ur study tips..they were really useful
thanks a lot
congrats..u really deserve it…
Congrats Dr Campbell:
I remember (I think it was Surgery) when you were doubting whether this was the correct path. Some head-resident had you down in the dumps. Old news now!!!
Seems like all that you left to do in your marathon to be a DR. is finish the last couple of miles. Watch the Jumbotron, as you cross the finish-line; Get your Medal; AND CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT
Whoo Hooo Kendra. Do the dance …. 100 pounds of encumberance lifted from your shoulders. Doesn’t it feel great : ) Thanks for all of your posts and just being your wonderful caring and giving self.
congrats, Kendra! very happy for you
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