515 on Comlex. What's open?

[LatteColoredDO]

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Wanted to do anesthesiology but didn't do stellar on Step 1 (209). Trying to get my **** during for shelf exams and Step 2 and Level 2. I received a 515 on Comlex. Worst case scenario, could that get me into an IM or anesthesia program somewhere?

 

[Cath Up]

I have consulted the Tableau Gods.

They have told me your odds, based on the last 3 years of the match for osteopathic medical students.

They tell me that 7 of the 8 students (88%) that received both a 200-209 USMLE Step 1 score and a 500-549 COMLEX score matched into an anesthesiology residency.

Your chances independent of COMLEX score, with just USMLE Step 1 taken into account: 19 out of 23 (83%) osteopathic students who applied to anesthesiology with a 200-209 matched anesthesiology.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Apply broadly and rotate at reasonable “target programs” or perhaps slight reaches. Have a plan in the back pocket just in case you don’t match, but I think your chances aren’t terrible if you aren’t lucky with location and focus on community gas programs.

 

[Doctor_Strange]

I have consulted the Tableau Gods.

They have told me your odds, based on the last 3 years of the match for osteopathic medical students.

They tell me that 7 of the 8 students (88%) that received both a 200-209 USMLE Step 1 score and a 500-549 COMLEX score matched into an anesthesiology residency.

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Your chances independent of COMLEX score, with just USMLE Step 1 taken into account: 19 out of 23 (83%) osteopathic students who applied to anesthesiology with a 200-209 matched anesthesiology.

I've been wondering -- if a student has both Step 1 and COMLEX scores, does it even make sense to filter using both scores to account for? In other words, I have been told consistently that no one really cares about COMLEX, but does it matter in certain scenarios other than with the former AOA programs for that given specialty?

Edit: I'm kinda asking because I predict my pending Step 1 score will be noticeably improved from my rather subpar 540 on COMLEX, and taking both into account seems to prevent a slanted picture versus just using my Step 1 score when I actually get it.

 

[Cath Up]

I've been wondering -- if a student has both Step 1 and COMLEX scores, does it even make sense to filter using both scores to account for? In other words, I have been told consistently that no one really cares about COMLEX, but does it matter in certain scenarios other than with the former AOA programs for that given specialty?

Edit: I'm kinda asking because I predict my pending Step 1 score will be noticeably improved from my rather subpar 540 on COMLEX, and taking both into account seems to prevent a slanted picture versus just using my Step 1 score when I actually get it.

Great question, I have no clue!

 

[Doctor_Strange]

Great question, I have no clue!

lol at least you're honest! @AnatomyGrey12 you seem to have above-average knowledge in this area just going off your other posts -- any insight?

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

lol at least you're honest! @AnatomyGrey12 you seem to have above-average knowledge in this area just going off your other posts -- any insight?

I’ve never heard of a program screening someone out because their COMLEX was below the cutoff, if they have a Step above it.

 

[BorntobeDO?]

I've been wondering -- if a student has both Step 1 and COMLEX scores, does it even make sense to filter using both scores to account for? In other words, I have been told consistently that no one really cares about COMLEX, but does it matter in certain scenarios other than with the former AOA programs for that given specialty?

Edit: I'm kinda asking because I predict my pending Step 1 score will be noticeably improved from my rather subpar 540 on COMLEX, and taking both into account seems to prevent a slanted picture versus just using my Step 1 score when I actually get it.

Most places prefer usmle over comlex. I wouldnt worry about it weeding you out.

 

[LatteColoredDO]

I've been wondering -- if a student has both Step 1 and COMLEX scores, does it even make sense to filter using both scores to account for? In other words, I have been told consistently that no one really cares about COMLEX, but does it matter in certain scenarios other than with the former AOA programs for that given specialty?

Edit: I'm kinda asking because I predict my pending Step 1 score will be noticeably improved from my rather subpar 540 on COMLEX, and taking both into account seems to prevent a slanted picture versus just using my Step 1 score when I actually get it.

Yeah I think you're fine due to your Step 1. Most places prefer Step 1 anyways.