bombed step 2 ck NOW WHAT

[Azipropofol]

step 1 was 235, 2ck score today reads 208. Did I just kill my chances at matching at awesome programs?

I am an otherwise solid candidate - no red flags, good anesthesia research, ECs.

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[partydoc]

step 1 was 235, 2ck score today reads 208. Did I just kill my chances at matching at awesome programs?

I am an otherwise solid candidate - no red flags, good anesthesia research, ECs.

Just come up with a good response for why you bombed.

 

[bigdan]

Can you still withhold your Step 2 scores? That might be an option. Your Step 1 is great, but where I did my residency, the major change in scores would unfortunately be looked at as a negative.

Have you talked to your home residency program's director on his/her take on how to best approach this?

I don't think you've eliminated your chances, but you'll have some explaining to do.

Good luck with things!

 

[Consigliere]

It's family practice for you my friend.

 

[risnwb]

It's family practice for you my friend.

Lol

 

[BigMAC3]

Most programs don't require you to take Step 2 CK by match --- so I would say, don't release and don't sweat it.

There are going to be a few programs that might want a CK score, but those are few and far between - you have a strong step 1 score that will get your foot in the door to interview. A lot of people don't take CK until after rank lists are in.

 

[Stellar Clouds]

Most programs don't require you to take Step 2 CK by match --- so I would say, don't release and don't sweat it.

There are going to be a few programs that might want a CK score, but those are few and far between - you have a strong step 1 score that will get your foot in the door to interview. A lot of people don't take CK until after rank lists are in.

Might need CK for prelim medicine spots

 

[Azipropofol]

Thanks for the reply guys. Spoke to an advisor and it seems I should be fine although I will have to do some explaining if it comes up during interviews. I appreciate your help.

 

[Azipropofol]

Guys do programs require my step 2 ck to rank me? What do you think I should do in terms of when to release this score?

 

[partydoc]

Guys do programs require my step 2 ck to rank me? What do you think I should do in terms of when to release this score?

I'ts program by program, some do, some don't. Check with wherever you end up interviewing.

 

[crnasuccs]

it's better to submit and explain vs them finding out just before the rank lists are submitted and them not having an explanation and being like "screw it, lets drop him a few spots since this was never addressed, can't take the risk"

 

[kari123]

hey azipropofol, any updates? when did you decide to release the scores and how did things work out for you? i'm in the same boat... step 2 lower than step 1.

 

[panetrain]

step 1 was 235, 2ck score today reads 208. Did I just kill my chances at matching at awesome programs?

I am an otherwise solid candidate - no red flags, good anesthesia research, ECs.

Could easily get into an awesome program with those scores......maybe even a top 5 program if you're coming from a top 5 med school.