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Hello guys!
I am a freshly minted 3rd year DO student who just received my COMLEX. Got in the 610s, not amazing, but better than what I thought I'd get.
My goal is to get into an IM residency that offers the possibility of specializing in rheumatology, hence I would prefer if the program offers the fellowship in house. I am open to any geographical area, but I am an international student who would need a VISA (H1, J1).
I was wondering if I can get in a program like this with only my COMLEX, or do I still need to take my USMLE step 1? I did a few NBMEs and my score ranges from 230-240s, but all of my friends who took the real deal told me the real thing is totally different than NBME. Hence I am worried that if I bomb my USMLE step 1, I would do more harm than good...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I am a freshly minted 3rd year DO student who just received my COMLEX. Got in the 610s, not amazing, but better than what I thought I'd get.
My goal is to get into an IM residency that offers the possibility of specializing in rheumatology, hence I would prefer if the program offers the fellowship in house. I am open to any geographical area, but I am an international student who would need a VISA (H1, J1).
I was wondering if I can get in a program like this with only my COMLEX, or do I still need to take my USMLE step 1? I did a few NBMEs and my score ranges from 230-240s, but all of my friends who took the real deal told me the real thing is totally different than NBME. Hence I am worried that if I bomb my USMLE step 1, I would do more harm than good...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!