Subaqua Sternal Rubs

My hands are shaking so much it's hard to type. Just on a whim, I checked OASIS to see if there was any news on my Step I score. Turns out it was mailed yesterday (so I should have it in plenty of time to start rotations). With my heart pounding, I tried the "OASIS trick" where you try and register to take Step I again, and I got this message:

Our records indicate that you have already passed this Step or Step Component or the equivalent NBME® Part. The USMLE Policy on Reexamination generally does not allow applicants to retake a Step or Step Component if they have already passed that Step or Step Component or the equivalent NBME Part.

While I won't know my actual score until I receive the score report in the mail, I really don't care what it is right now: all that matters is that miraculously I seem to have passed.

It's official, I no longer have to submit myself to radioactive toxic waste in Dirty Jersey:

Hi Carsten!

We have been able to accomodate you at NY Methodist Hospital for cores. You will receive confirmed placement shortly.

Clinical Placement Coordinator

Now that I have my confirmed placement, I have to start looking for apartments quick - I start August 28th. Crazy thing is, I can't find anything decent for under $1,500/mo in Brooklyn! If anyone knows anybody that died in NYC recently, please let me know!