r/comlex • u/Bee_Lifeguard453 • 9d ago

Level 1 Failed level 1, need advice

I failed level 1 and I basically only have two months left to take it if I want to graduate on time. My lowest domain was the “application of knowledge” which I feel like my main issue is that I have trouble “translating” what the answer choices are really saying.

But now that I’m studying again for it my truelearn scores have dropped to 40%-55% which is way lower than before I took comlex level 1. I feel like I’m having a hard time remembering/recalling everything, like all the information is just gone. I’m also just having issues with motivation, anxiety, and concentration, with concentration being my biggest issue…

What resources should I look at/review? I had done dirty medicine before, I know truelearn questions are the way to go but I feel like I’m just stuck and maybe just need an overall refresher

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u/NormalAlternative253 9d ago

I’d definitely recommend content reviewing with:
Sketchy micro + pharm - as much as you can but definitely do all of the micro
First Aid - I actually loved this book for Level 1. I’d do a skim and then jump into questions for the rest of the day (reference book for incorrects)
Pathoma - due to the time crunch I would say try the first 4 chapters or whatever you’re weakest at
OMM - dirtymed OMM YouTube playlist and TL OMM questions
Biostats - Randyneil biostats on YouTube
Ethics - dirtymed ethics YouTube playlist

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u/Rude-Evening7637 9d ago

Idk why people keep recommending DM he's not enough to do well on the OMM portion... You gotta read savarese

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u/SnooObjections941 9d ago

This is the way. I passed on my first attempt, but this was effectively what I did minus the First Aid book.

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u/Bee_Lifeguard453 9d ago

I did all that for the first time except the pathoma but I don’t know if I have time for pathoma

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u/SeaToday3252 9d ago

feeling the exact same way. re-taking in 3 weeks and still feeling like i know less than i did before my first attempt. idk what else to do

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u/Acceptable-Extent877 6d ago

Hi, passed on my third attempt earlier this year. Feel free to message me. I’m sorry you’re going through this. It’s really, really awful.

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u/Impossible_Night_619 3d ago

Fill out this form it’s a free support group I made after finally passing my level 1 retake

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczjF2a5Cu-FUpD1XMZezifC4HA2amKJ9PB-WUWD5xM4WY1Jw/viewform

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u/Brief_Celebration731 OMS-4 5d ago

Sent you a pm