How I Prepared for the OET Medicine Exam | OET for ECFMG Pathways

A short video on why and how I prepared and took the OET exam!
Timestamps!
00:00 Intro
00:18 Why I took the OET?
00:34 What's the score required?
01:20 How much does it cost?
01:46 Resources I used for preparation
02:57 How many days did I prepare for it?
03:22 How did I prepare for the exam?
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I am a Korean citizen who grew up in the Philippines, attended college in the US (Boston College), and attended Medical school in the Philippines (from Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health). Currently back in Korea preparing for my next journey ahead.
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[@SarangChoiMD]

UPDATE on my OET Score, which came out Thursday July 1, 2021: Listening 470 Reading 430 Writing 370 (Make sure to practice a lot of writing: What info to include and not. I guess mine was a clutch lol) Speaking 400 So grateful I passed all sections and won't have to retake it!! Wishing you all the best on your OET exams!!! :) #keepfighting #nevergiveup #OET

[@kucacman309]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@user-gr4ds1kf4d]

I was expecting a 450 at least in speaking. You are very fluent on your videos here, i think this 400 is just unfair 😬

[@merrimargerum2108]

@World’s Wonders👁 عجائب الدنياء

[@wanderlust1334]

When do u recommend taking oet? Before or after step 1?

[@_jianthuilungkamei_3643]

Congratulations 🙏🏾

[@anaos1004]

Very informative video and very well organized!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@doctor-runnerTV]

thanks sarang I just took step 2 and searching whats next thanks to your video, now I know what to do and how to prepare good luck to your future!

[@tolaniadewole848]

Thank you! This is so helpful.

[@graciephil]

Thank you for a very informative video!

[@Its_semio]

YAYYY thank you for this video. Such an informative video, I have my OET in 2 weeks! ❤

[@SarangChoiMD]

Good luck Samira! 🥰 You'll do great for sure :))

[@IshwariChandran]

Congrats, Sarang! Love your videos :)

[@SarangChoiMD]

Awww thank you Ishwari! Love your channel too 🥰

[@samilsarc8919]

Thank you for sharing nice advices. I will try the same.

[@_jianthuilungkamei_3643]

🙏🏾you did really well with a very short preparation... Wish i've a brilliant memories power like you🙏🏾

[@SarangChoiMD]

Thank you

[@abdulbaryalhalimi2318]

Thanks a lot, very informative and concise video

[@AYoungDoctorsJourney]

Yikes - I hope I can prepare in 5 days too! You did great and thanks for your tips :)

[@SarangChoiMD]

I'm sure you can too! Thank you and good luck! 🥰

[@isismahamidabumouch151]

THANK YOU VERY MYCH !!! THAT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE

[@SarangChoiMD]

You’re welcome ☺️ glad you found it helpful! :)

[@loadingsomebliss]

Thank you for sharing your preparation experience, Doctor! You'll surely get that B and even higher! ❤

[@SarangChoiMD]

Thank you! 🥰

[@texCopies]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@aronshrey]

Keep us updated!

[@sarahdrio4623]

Hello from the Philippines!

[@prootas]

wow. you must have great english foundation since you only prepared for 5 days. amazing! congratulations!

[@SarangChoiMD]

Thank you! 😃

[@tszlachetka]

Thanks for sharing! I'm a US-IMG graduate (went to medical school abroad in Europe), and will need to take the test, as well! Happy to know it's only 1 week of prep if your English is good :). Good luck on Step 2, I'm currently studying for it, too!! Feels so good to be done Step 1!!

[@SarangChoiMD]

So happy for you that you're finally done with Step 1! It's definitely one of the best feelings! :) Good luck on your OET and Good luck to us on our other upcoming exams! 😊💕🌻

[@FRonTLinES10064]

May I ask how/when you prepared for Step 1? Did you take it during medical school or after graduation? I’m having a hard time trying to balance Step and my own medical school’s curriculum.

[@-az-1236]

Do you need to prepare and know the medical concepts to write the OET exam? I am an IMG but it's been a long time since I reviewed the medical knowledge. So just wondering if it's a general English exam or pertaining to medical concepts. Thanks for answering.

[@vildankantekin1389]

Hello Sarang that is a great video. When I was searching oet test I found your video. I am pleased to hear that you have passed your exam. Why did you decide becoming a doctor in USA? How did you decide ?

[@giovannil.policard3460]

Hi there, Thank you for sharing this! -Did they let you apply for both exams (Step 2CK and OET) at the same time? -What was the time span between the two? The date you took Step 2 CK and the one you took the OET?

[@arazikberkane316]

Very informative video … thanks

[@SarangChoiMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ofeliavcm9021]

Thank you so much!

[@evansboateng2734]

Hello from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@tiantian755]

Hi Sarang, congrats on your score and thanks for your information! I am kinda in a same situation as you that I have to go through pathway 6 as being a foreign medical student. Can we take OET before successfully completing pathway 6?

[@Frugal_Not_Cheap]

Yes you can

[@diaasundal8618]

hi , my english its not good enough especially in speaking and typing so i need to prepare for 3-6 months as the instructor told me , so i got my step 1 and 2 pass in july 2022 so if i get oet test after 6 months i can after that to make my ECFMG certification or there is dead time when i pass USMLE exams 1 &2ck please im so confuse can u answer thanks

[@harshitha5026]

Hi mam, thanks a lot for making videos that guide us, I would like to know if we can give OET before USMLE step 1 or should we give it only after USMLE step 1 ? Thank you

[@SarangChoiMD]

You can take it before step 1! :)

[@pierrevalentine9893]

Hello Dr. Thanks for the informations. I have a question about the ecfmg certification. Can someone still apply for certification after 31 junuary 2023 ( not participate in 2023 match) or he has to wait the next match season?

[@docarifchanna]

Can you please share material from reading and writing

[@tbankkie]

Thanks Sarang for sharing, were you allowed to take any note during the listening part A,B and C?

[@SarangChoiMD]

If I remember correctly, I think I was able to write some notes since mine was paper based :)

[@genuine_meteen9169]

Where did u get the free videos in E2L site or in yutube? Bcoz I could not find free videos in their official site.

[@surenuhaakilan2714]

Thankyou for information. Can you please tell me when should I take this exam. I’m studying step 1 now.

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! It's really up to you and your timeline. You can take it after step 1 or after step 2ck, as long as you have it ready by the time you're applying for ecfmg certification. Just make sure to check the availability in advance just so you know when and where you can take it.

[@hhykk]

Ready for the licensing exam but boom! language proficiency exam ! Like srly 😭

[@myp1600]

Thank you for the information. Can you please tell me how long are the scores gonna be valid for once you've taken OET?

[@SarangChoiMD]

OET scores are valid for two years! :)

[@tamillarzayeva2853]

thank you for sharing! To be eligible for residency 2024 match, what is my timeline for OET? Can I submit my application to the programs without being ECFMG certified?

[@Borntoshine1234]

Really Saturdays..plz share your tips for oet reading part c and b..it is too tough .i scored 300 in reading section

[@_jianthuilungkamei_3643]

Relying on official OET samples paper does it help you to passed easily?

[@avm392]

Thank you so much doctor. I'll like to know, if I take the OET this year but don't get into the match of this year, but into the 2022/2023 match, will the results still be accepted? Thank you.

[@SarangChoiMD]

It depends on how things will change in the future. If they take away the pathways and bring back the CS, then OET won't be required anymore for instance. But we never know how they'll change things for next year, so no one can say yet.

[@avm392]

@@SarangChoiMD so in conclusion, please is it spelt-out somewhere that the OET one takes will be considered only for that particular year one is applying?

[@SarangChoiMD]

@@avm392 your OET score is valid for two years from the time you took it. If it goes over two years, you have to retake it again.

[@avm392]

@@SarangChoiMD thank you doctor.

[@MohammadMohammadi-ij3pr]

1- What document do I need for USMLE first steps? 2- Do I need any certificate for USMLE first steps? 3- Do I need an English TOFLEE score for USMLE first steps? 4- Do I need to evaluate my transcripts before USMLE first steps because I just have transcripts with me? 5- How much does it cost to register USMLE first steps?

[@HamzaAli-xj4ps]

Did you do a job side by side while doing prep?

[@seanwang5913]

Hello Sarang, congrates on your score. I have a question about OET. If I do not pass OET at first attempt, would it effect my US residency match? I know step 1 and step2 you gotta pass at first attempt. not sure how hard OET is.

[@SarangChoiMD]

I don't think it will! As long as you eventually reach the minimum scores in each section in one exam sitting and submit that passing exam, then that should be fine. :)

[@JB-cn1if]

Hi Sarang! Did you take the computer or paper-based exam?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Mine was paper-based! :)

[@candicehipolito3949]

Computer or paper test?

[@Sagarkumar-ig2vd]

Hi ma'am Can we apply for ECFMG certificate without oet results. I already failed many times in OET but step1 and step 2 scores is good and all other requirements are completed

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! No, you need your oet score in order for you to be ECFMG certified! It's one of the requirements.

[@FRonTLinES10064]

Can you take this exam at any time or should you do it before applying for residency?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Before applying for residency, since it’s part of the requirement to be ecfmg certified (if you’re an IMG)

[@wanderlust1334]

When do you recommend taking oet? Before or after step 1?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! It doesn’t matter when you take it (before or after) but keep in mind that it’s only valid for two years and that it’s an expensive exam 🥲

[@faizakhan7495]

Hi there. How did u convert ur scores to the 3 digit score?

[@faizakhan7495]

I took my free sample test on OET website and i didnt get a result?

[@amnakadhim191]

Hi please I have a question , is it ok if we do OET exam before USMLE exams ?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Yes you can. The OET score is valid for two years!

[@amnakadhim191]

@@SarangChoiMD thank u so much

[@hoangthiaivan4774]

how long did you prepare for step 1 ?

[@SarangChoiMD]

6-7 months! Due to the delay of my credential verification.

[@usmleunlimited6980]

Oet paper based or computer which should I do

[@SarangChoiMD]

That's up to you! Whichever you prefer more. Mine was paper based since my test center didn't have an option for a computer based exam.

[@elsieosiogo9407]

Are there free sample tests?

[@SarangChoiMD]

The ones on the official oet website are free!

[@scorpio327x1]

which pathyway are applying through?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Hi! I'll be applying via Pathway 6 since I don't qualify for the other Pathways.

[@scorpio327x1]

@@SarangChoiMD o ok great same here. so you can still take the OET still since were going to apply through pathway six?

[@maxplank1632]

Can I prepare for this exam in 10 days? English is my first language.

[@SarangChoiMD]

If English is your 1st language, then 10 days should be more than enough. :)

[@maxplank1632]

@@SarangChoiMD how do I prepare though

[@maxplank1632]

@@SarangChoiMD so how do we find the physician evaluator for the mini CEX?

[@sadiqbashao7]

5 days is very less this may not suite all !!! I think one month will be sufficient

[@parinnazari2187]

Is OET needed for your residency in US?

[@SarangChoiMD]

Yes

[@jazz-ye1rn]

Anyone has the experience with people who leaked oet question papers

[@tobeytom]

Thanks for sharing your story, but your story seems to be of no help to me. You’ve already been a well-fetched examinee.

[@muzammalgujjar8838]

你是中国人吗？

[@SarangChoiMD]

我是韩国人