Bio Stats: 191/224/pass/USIMG/Caribbean Grad
Red Flags:
Low Step 1 score
5 year (consecutive) gap between 2nd and 3 year of medical school
Pros:
3 strong LORs
PS explains gap (lack of financial support to complete school)
Worked in clinical lab during 5 years off
No Fails
Q1: What is more condemning? The 5 year gap or the low step 1 score.
Q2: Should I retake step 1 (possible after Nov this year) OR should I just take step 3 and hope for the best?
Q3: What other suggestions to improve application?
Red Flags:
Low Step 1 score
5 year (consecutive) gap between 2nd and 3 year of medical school
Pros:
3 strong LORs
PS explains gap (lack of financial support to complete school)
Worked in clinical lab during 5 years off
No Fails
Q1: What is more condemning? The 5 year gap or the low step 1 score.
Q2: Should I retake step 1 (possible after Nov this year) OR should I just take step 3 and hope for the best?
Q3: What other suggestions to improve application?