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I planned on taking Step 1 without Step 2 the moment I applied to DO schools. I wanted to spend my first two years buried in the books & my latter two years focused on the wards without great concern for another mega test. Then, during my application cycle, they announced the shift of Step 1 to P/F.
I’ve recently passed Step 1 & Level 1. My practice scores, by the end of dedicated, had been in the low 230s. I still prefer to spend 3rd year focused on patients and clinical performance rather than the next big test.
How do we think PDs will view DOs with Step 1 passes but without Step 2 scores? What fields/programs will likely be open to it? The paper below leads me to believe that just having the P will make some meaningful difference.
I’ve recently passed Step 1 & Level 1. My practice scores, by the end of dedicated, had been in the low 230s. I still prefer to spend 3rd year focused on patients and clinical performance rather than the next big test.
How do we think PDs will view DOs with Step 1 passes but without Step 2 scores? What fields/programs will likely be open to it? The paper below leads me to believe that just having the P will make some meaningful difference.
Reported completion of the USMLE Step 1 and match outcomes among senior osteopathic students in 2020
Context The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is not required for osteopathic students to match into postgraduate programs; however, it is unknown if taking the test improves their chances of matching. Objectives Our objective was to determine the association between taking the...
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