October 3, 2008

Dear Dr. Swartz and Ms. Lank:

Hi!  I’m Dr. Maricris Lapinid from the Philippines.  I took your workshop last May 2008.  I finally got my result last August, and I passed on my first attempt.

I’m writing you this card to let you know how thankful I am for all the very helpful tips you’ve given me.  True enough, when I was taking my exam last June, your voices resounded in my head and what I learned from our workshop was pretty much all I needed during my exam.  The workshop tremendously lessened my anxiety for the exam, and it really helped that I had an idea of what I was getting into.  Of course, that’s all because of you.

I remember one of my classmates during the workshop commented that you are such a good soul, and I sincerely agree with him.  May you continue to inspire more aspiring doctors like me!

I truly appreciate all your help.  More power to you.  I will encourage my friends to take your workshop.  God bless you.

Sincerely yours,

Maricris Lapinid, M.D.
Native of Philippines

March 26, 2008

Dear Dr. Swartz and Ms. Lank,

I would like to inform you that I passed.  I took your course in January 2008, 2 weeks before my examination.  Once again, thank you so much.

FM, M.D.
Native of Philippines

February 4, 2008

Dear Ms Lank and Dr. Swartz,

I attended your C3NY program last November, and I want to thank you for helping me pass Step 2cs.

What I really liked about your course was that you really cared about the students, and was there all day teaching - instead of just hiring teaching assistants. Also, the video during the end of the first day was very helpful, and in general, you gave really good tips on how to pass the exam, since the guidelines issued by USMLE for Step 2cs are
pretty vague.

Take care,

Eugene Tan, M.D.
Native of Philippines

July 12, 2007

Dear Ms. Anna Lank,

I know this is long overdue, but I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude nonetheless.  I attended the 3-day C3NY workshop last February, and I am very happy to report that I was able to pass the Step 2 that I took in March.
 
Personally, I feel that you, Dr. Swartz, and the Standardized Patients played an integral role in my preparation for the exam. Not only did I learn about the exam and what exactly was required of test takers like myself, but I was able to develop confidence in interacting with Standardized Patients.

Thank you all very much for your time and sincere effort in helping allay the fear and uncertainty I had in preparing for this exam.  I truly appreciate all the patience and hard work that go into this workshop, and I feel fortunate to have been able to benefit from it. 

Dr. Swartz, you and the C3NY program has helped me in more ways than you know. God bless!

Best Regards,

Catherine Corpuz, M.D.
Medical Graduate from the Philippines

June 30, 2007

Dear Dr Swartz:

I was one of your students last April 16, 17 and 18, 2007.  I took my exam on May 8 and got my result June 20, 2007.  I passed! 

I would like to thank you for the support and guidance you have given to me. I thought I was going to fail when I left the examination room in Philadelphia.  Thank God, I passed.

I will definitely recommend your course to other medical professionals.

Yours truly,

Alice Ngo, M.D.
Native of Philippines

P.S. I will always treasure your autographed book. 

Dear Dr. Swartz and Anna,

I'm writing to tell you both that C3NY has helped me tremendously. I just got my results last week, and it is a PASS, and I owe thanks to C3NY....to Dr. Swartz for his expertise and direction, to Anna's for her helpful input and encouragement, and to the great actors. Although I only got to audit the 3rd day, I was still able to learn from the observational experience. I think the greatest hurdle of this exam is not to panic and be nervous. Anna's advice on deep breathing really works! 

Just some input....Dr. Swartz, you are the best, the exam was exactly how you described it would be....but so much easier....I'm glad the practice was harder than the exam. Also, your comments about making lists before entering the room.....I had ideas in mind but never wasted the time to write them down.....I just went in and let the patient lead the way.

Some advice for students.....don't listen to anyone at the exam site. Do what you've learned at C3NY, and you'll do great!

Thanks for everything C3NY!

Best regards,

RG, M.D.
Native of Philippines