my USMLE journey so far (IMG Step 2 + US Observerships)

Life update! This is what I've been up to for the past two months that I didn't upload. I went to New York, LA, and North Dakota to cram 2 exams and clinical observerships. Now I'm back in Manila, fixing the remaining requirements for residency application this September.
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xx DoktAura

[@Jangmirose3e]

For unknown reason, I cried in buckets 😭 You did so great Dok! I Hope I can also survive when times come that I need to study for Med school and Residency. 😭🙏

[@joylao231]

Nakaka proud naman. My husband works here at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is also in the Doctorate CRNA program here through Mayo Clinic. It has been a dream of him to become a CRNA and proud to say 4 more months he will be done and finally get his Doctorate degree. Hard work pays off and all your hard work will definitely pay off. Good luck on everything and sana you get the Residency here in the US and God will grant you what your heart desires.🙏

[@jesg9657]

thank you doc. be waiting for your blessing to come ☝🏻

[@emmariemay8222]

So happy to see you again doc aura!! Looking forward to more of your vlogs 💖💖

[@slei]

Good luck Doc Aura! I'll pray for you. Thank you for inspiring us all the time! :)

[@diannetorio-timbol5198]

The best of luck to you Ate, you're one of my favorite vloggers who inspire us to reach our goals.

[@officialkeith]

Wow. I can feel your daily struggles and gratitude for everyone thru your vlog! Just remember why you started. God bless ate aura!

[@paulaalberto9994]

This is very inspiring Doctor Aura!! I really needed this! Congratulations Doctor Aura!🙏🏼🥳🥳

[@raphyzelxx4091]

I admire you so much, dra aura. This video is very timely coz I feel giving up. Studying is stressful but hearing messages such as this makes me feel that what I feel is normal and struggles makes us a better person. Just look at the positive side. Thank you, doc! 💓

[@simplyiris2869]

I like your positivity! It’s contagious.. keep it up! God bless you Doc Aura.

[@jeannemorona_]

Yay for an update Doc!! I hope you're resting well rin ~ Nakaka-inspire ka po 💖💖

[@Mike-cp5ch]

That's wonderful news , wow, Awsome n so happy you did not give up.

[@eyyys1342]

Very inspiring! I’m currently in my freshmen years as an OT student after watching this video, I was more inspired than ever to just keep pushing myself to achieve my goal and self growth ☺️ thank you for reminding me why I started this medical field journey

[@acronologia20]

Congrats DokAura! 😊🎉 Malapit kana sa goal mo. I know kaya mo yan. Laban lang!

[@jhoncarlosalamida2131]

We're so proud of you Doc Aura!!

[@bulletarcher]

I admire your positivity and determination Doc, Aura. You motivated me to take my PNLE this November 2019. Wish me luck. Congratulations!😘

[@denisejanelle3470]

CONGRATS Ate Aura! You’ve already come this far. You’ll make it. We believe in you. Wee! 💕 I’m a 3rd med student in the PH and you inspire me a lot. 🤗

[@joshuamaravilla5374]

This is so informative and heartfelt. Thank you doc Aura!

[@hannahliquiran6761]

Congratulations and best of luck, Doc Aura!!!Praying for you po❤️❤️❤️

[@crunchyflakychewycrunchcru4254]

Hi dok, I’m a freshman pharmacy student and I guess this is just the start of my medical journey. I just want to thank you because I have been watching your vlogs since then and you are one of my inspiration to keep on going. Seeing your vlogs about passing the exams, tips, and so on, helps me be back on track. Congratulations on your achievements dok, and please keep on inspiring other people like me who also aims to be on the medical field 🥺❤️🥰

[@farrahhalid6182]

Grabe yung work hard atee, sobrang nakakainspire, im currently struggling on my study but seing how positive you are makes me realized that my problems are just a piece of shit. Rooting for you Ate Doc, you can do it!!

[@mrsfields4291]

Ms Aura I would like to congratulate your journey gurl grabe ang working hard mo for studying is not an easy..

[@tweetiemorimd9452]

Such an inspiration Aura! I wish and pray to take your path after I finish my residency here in Ph.

[@lemuelannemalazarte2758]

Ang galing ng transitions, Doc. Ang galing niyo pong mag edit ❤❤❤ Congratulations!!

[@dennisjrmanguilimotan5238]

Happy for the update Doc!!!! May the Lord bless you always po :D

[@drjr4340]

Naku Doc. nakakainspire ng vlog na ito...one of the best vlogs i've seen from your channel! Na momotivate ako neto na magaral buong araw...God bless sa journey mo Doc.!!! MY IDOL DOCTOR 😙

[@allyanadejesus7891]

Loveyou ate aura, hoping and praying you could get what you deserve and worked hard for 🥰

[@christianraygenova1847]

Congrats Dra.! I'm currently a 1st year medical student here in ph. May 4 shifting exam kami next week hahaha. Aside from 3 lab activities na kailangan ipasa din next week. Di ko alam kung pano nyo nagawa lahat pero sana magawa ko din. Congrats again and I'm really cheering you from here.

[@albertcarpio7821]

So excited to the upcoming vlogs!

[@lawrenceadvincula9426]

Congratulations DoktAURA! and Goodluck♥️

[@heechul0624]

Congratulations and more luck to your future plans, Dok! 💜💜😭😭

[@ky__0408]

I LOVE YOU DOK AURA!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION THAT YOU ARE GIVING ME🥰🥰🥰

[@junkoteves8516]

congrats po doc aura ❣thank u for inspiring us pray lng tayo palagi and keep on fightingg 💓

[@EvelynGaming765]

U can do it docAura! Congrats again and again! 😊🤗 god bless and more power! So happy u hev a new vlog!😍

[@edceldelacruz]

Di talaga nakakasawa titigan si doc aura! Crush!

[@faithjul]

Keep going Doc Aura. You are one of my inspiration to watch here in youtube. And, it is great that you have taken the USMLE as well. I do hope and pray you will be able to do your residency in New York. And also meet with one of my other favorite youtuber (thestrivetofit), I know she is doing her residency in New York as well but I do not where in NY. God Bless you Doc! Strive High!

[@eljh7914]

Grabe. Hataw!!! For your goals💖💖 truly an inspiration🙌

[@nekocreates]

Dok aura!!! Nakakaiyak hahahaha. Sobra akong namomotivate ng vlogs mo!!! 😊

[@nebreirishmaxinne8439]

Congrats, Doktaura!! ❤️

[@juliusbrianvalenzuela3458]

Go Doc Aura♡ The medical student/aspiring medical student community here in the Philippines are behind your back♡ We will always support you in your journey♡

[@jefreycordis6918]

Im praying for your success,DokAura,.God Will lead you to your destination..wishing you all the best...

[@loveworld6443]

Look how far you've done @DokAura. I hope i can finish medschool and go residency abroad too 😍 GODBLESS YOUUU LOVE YOUUU.PWEDE TAYONG MANGARAP NG MATAAS

[@leilaclairebulaclac4818]

You are one of the reasons why I will take Med. 💜

[@Jo-hf5rb]

always inspired by your vlogs 💗💗 can't wait for more of your US journey. God bless and take care always 😍

[@iradumlao1558]

Ate au, I really really admire your braveness. The fact that you took the risk for applying for a residency in a foreign land made me realized that good things come to those who patiently wait. God Bless po💕 We know na kaya mo po ipasa yun 🙏💗

[@AnalynEsparrago]

Wow super nakakaproud ung dedication mo doc aura youre such an inspiration to everyone😍😍😍

[@janicacandido5064]

Hi Aura! Know that you are my inspiration in studying and pursuing more on my grad school studies!!!!

[@heartchristinee]

You're such an inspiration Doc Aura ❤❤❤ Love lots 😘

[@johndenver1106]

Goodluck dokt!!!!

[@jankatesamson]

i miss this kinds of vlog of yours, doc. 🥺💗

[@AuraAzarcon]

me too :(

[@samuellabandriadamolo4815]

alwayssss inspiring and positive!!!

[@ft_ph]

Been watching and rewatching your vlogs especially the PLE ones and this is my first time to comment cos I feel so kilig hearing that you also watch Gilmote Girls! I'm a huuuge fan po since their Studio 23 days hehe. God bless on your endeavor Doc Aura! ❤️

[@stephtandoc]

Super inspired by your vlogs, doc Aura! Currently a med school freshie from FEU-NRMF, struggling to pass her first shifting exams!!!!!! WAAAAH thank you sooo much for reminding me to always do my best in situations I can control. I'll get back to studying for my Biochem shifting now, hehehe.

[@dr.arivera9075]

You’re very brave, strong, diligent, and I’m very happy for your Journey... Hope for the best... don’t wait for next year... if you could apply this year.. I hope you get and really good LORs.. - what specialties did you applied? Internal Medicine or family Medicine? Pediatrics? Good luck to your Journey!!!

[@yliezah4273]

Ang positive lang 💞 im so inspired 🥰

[@shanshenshincai]

Good luck ate aura!! 💖💖 Hoping you for the best!😻😻

[@chisiya10010]

God Bless you Doc Auraa!!

[@marrionverdida9444]

You never fail to inspire us in your every vlogs. One best thing na natutunan ko from your vlogs is that, "kung may gusto ko, work very hard to achieve it. Kahit gaano pa kahirap" Btw, i'm also a plmayer. Good bless po ate aura and wishing all the best sa mga mangyayari sa life mo 💕

[@esariodaguman6580]

Amen to your persistence,Doc!

[@patriciaamolenda4289]

I remember how my struggle was! I didn’t know any physician in the US that time but somehow I was able to find some people to help me. There will be so many exams but I tell you, the training is gonna be worth it! Good luck on your journey!

[@swishh41]

Good pm doc! May I know more about training in the US? I will take step 1 on December but in all honesty, I'm not 100% into this plan yet as I'm not totally passionate about medicine and I'm also having second thoughts about leaving my family and my comfort zone here in the Philippines. My dad told me to take this and since I have a US passport, I just passively rode with this plan.

[@patriciaamolenda4289]

PG24 I trained in anes. Make sure you have the right reasons why you are doing it. You are going to waste time, effort and money if you’re not whole-hearted in each step. You will get homesick, you will adjust to many things etc. The pros are you will really get good training, patients get “ideal” treatment, there is so much resource, humane duty hours.

[@swishh41]

@@patriciaamolenda4289 Thank you so much for your opinion, Doctor! I was really thinking about whether it was worth having 12-hour duties and the best training but at the cost of being away from family and doing everything else by myself. My dad always tells me to go all out on this USMLE plan since he says it is the best training, but I have always had my reservations. I was smart enough to pass med school without delays but I'm not exactly the high-achieving student type. Thank you again Doctor!

[@filipinodoctor]

@@swishh41 Good luck! get familiar with First aid Step 1. Browse through Patho images prior to the test. Diligence and perseverance.

[@chou6533]

@@swishh41 hi, may I ask what to right on clerkship and intership part for the online form name of professor is not recalled? Thanks

[@nikkigodinez16]

Hi Doc! I'm a 2nd year medical student! Isa ka po sa mga inspiration ko! Thank you po sa mga tips nyo! love youuuuuu 😘

[@florricafort989]

Goodluck sa journey mo nkaka hanga ang yung pagiging positibo sa lhat ng bagay,

[@nicolemoreno2609]

Godbless po Doc Aura!! ❤️

[@kiersonbradbarbosa567]

Goodluck and God Bless Doc! 💪🙏

[@nasrecto3538]

Cant wait for your 2nd anniversary vlog in new york♥!!!

[@AuraAzarcon]

8th na Hindi 2nd haha

[@nasrecto3538]

@@AuraAzarcon shunga ko sa part na yon hahahaha ith anniversary vlog pala dapat.

[@sinchiconan]

Great energy :) Recent subscriber here. anxiously waiting for more details on how to get observer-ships, their cost, your speciality, and your scores

[@christinejoylegaspi5919]

“If you don’t take risks, you won’t go anywhere..” 💯

[@sandyyy3469]

I really like your vlogs. It inspires me ❤️

[@littlepianist3280]

Dok can you make a video about the USMLE process?? A guide for us eho want to pursue residency outside the country

[@filipinodoctor]

Hey, I took my USMLEs years ago. There are 4 exams- step 1, step 2 CK, step 2 CS and step 3 which is usually during residency. Start studying for step 1 while in Med School or after the boards. Good luck!

[@johnpauluncianoculcul8924]

GOD BLESD YOU, DOC! 😇

[@danvlogs2472]

Ingat ka lagi ah🙏🙏🙏

[@xellynnpolicher774]

Go ate au. Always remember that we can all do things through Christ who give us strength 😍

[@ashleyclairebatuigas4126]

😭 Thank youuuuu DoktAURA 💖💖

[@johnjacobtuates9862]

Another video! Thanks doc aura 😍

[@anewojprusgoia1164]

congratz!..doktaura..😊😊😊

[@bobbyvalentine5715]

What you did is really tiring Watching your vlog made me realize that being a Doctor is really a hard... godbless Doc Aura ...

[@leilaclairebulaclac4818]

I MISSED YOU ATE AURA 💓

[@babarshahab5976]

Good luck , taking risk is great ！

[@valentine224]

Please make a video for the entire process from step 1 application to where you are right now! Pls pls and thanks

[@Yolo.20241]

Keep reaching your dreams. ❤️

[@sanmiguelmikko]

Good luck, ate Aura! Bumped in to you on the hallway at PLM last Thursday! I said hi but I was so starstruck i forgot to ask for a picture lol also we were about to take our first LQ in microbio 😅 But thanks for your vlogs ate, it help us a lot!

[@dga9713]

Congrats!!!!!!!!

[@neustcoed-jankatee.samson6828]

more vlogs like this, pls. ❤

[@letsGaurabventure]

It's really nice to be, do and experience more.

[@johnpaulmanuel7737]

Doc lagi ka namin hindi naaabutan ng friend ko in PLM huhu ... we're big fans and we hope you keep doing a great job and we wish you luck in the states :)

[@genessabuenafe]

Hi doc! Hope everything works out fine! Isa ka pong Alamat. Ahaha hinahangaan kita and i look up to you so much for taking the usmle exams. I'll be taking mine din 1 to 2 years from now pero nakalutang parin utak ko sa ERE. Hahah currently im on my PGIship po.. and i'll be taking my PLE sept 2020. After po nun i'll start working on USMLE na. Out of all the youtube vids na nahanap ko about USMLE, videos mo lang ang nag stick sakin. Huhu ganyan po kita ka idol. 😭😭God bless po. Sana po mag update pa kayo and sana mapansin niyoko.😂😂 #fangirling

[@bautistajosef]

Im so inspired to really study extra extra hard. Hay I am so gonna do this.

[@shelamiepadua4619]

Go doc kaya mo yan👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@charliepinera3674]

Congrats and goodluck doc.aura🙂 god bless😬

[@Jjjjjjjj-nl6vb]

Hi ate! How do you answer to questions as to why you chose to move to the US instead of practicing as a Filipino doctor? And with the clinical work, how is it any different with american patients? :o Hehe ty proud of you!!!!!

[@GOODVIBESKEM]

Goodluck doc!

[@thewanderer2627]

Thank you ate Au!!! 😭😭😭

[@Jolly4012]

I live in LA. Hope to meet you in person. I admire your hardwork towards your goal.

[@ordinarydays.w]

thank u for ur vlogs!

[@aubreydaos1929]

I love you Doc Aura! Someday I want to be a doctor like you 💚💚 Grade 12 student here from hsi! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@DrAdnan]

I wish I thought more like Doc Aura

[@azuelanicoleshaneg.1038]

I LOVE U DOKTAURA

[@Chiquita143]

Hello Aura! #veryinspiring #keepupthegoodwork 👊👍😉 ❤

[@christinesandoval5000]

You are my motivation.

[@rusticot.ometerjr.684]

Thank you for inspiring me.☺️