Chances of Matching FM

[dc_limited]

Hi, I'm a 4th year med student at an average US MD southern school and I really want to go into FM but I know I have a number of red flags that are significant. I haven't submitted my application because I was nervous about my chances. Just trying to get an idea before I do submit, and I plan on applying to every program that accepts step 1 failures.

Step 1: 197 (third attempt)
Step 2 CK and CS: taking 9/30 and 11/8 respectively
Did well in all pre-clinical grades - P/HP/H
Due to depression from my Step 1 failures, I didn't do so well initially third year. BP for both family medicine and surgery, did well on remediation. Pass in IM, Peds and ObGyn. High Pass in Neuro and Psych.
I have strong letters of recommendation, 2 from physicians in family medicine and 1 in pediatrics.

Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. My issues are bigger than just step 1 failures, I am aware. Totally honesty is best. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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[PAGuyana]

Just apply and let the chips fall as they may. You might want to consider delaying graduation in favor of doing an extra year of rotations/audition rotations (if offered at your school). Your chances of matching are best while a student. Talk to your advising dean and trusted faculty. Best of luck.

 

[Merely]

Hi, I'm a 4th year med student at an average US MD southern school and I really want to go into FM but I know I have a number of red flags that are significant. I haven't submitted my application because I was nervous about my chances. Just trying to get an idea before I do submit, and I plan on applying to every program that accepts step 1 failures.

Step 1: 197 (third attempt)
Step 2 CK and CS: taking 9/30 and 11/8 respectively
Did well in all pre-clinical grades - P/HP/H
Due to depression from my Step 1 failures, I didn't do so well initially third year. BP for both family medicine and surgery, did well on remediation. Pass in IM, Peds and ObGyn. High Pass in Neuro and Psych.
I have strong letters of recommendation, 2 from physicians in family medicine and 1 in pediatrics.

Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. My issues are bigger than just step 1 failures, I am aware. Totally honesty is best. Thanks in advance for any advice!

Why did you fail step 1 twice? Not being judgmental just genuinely curious what went on.