Administrative LOA for Level 1

[kdog024]

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I had a question and wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I am struggling to pass my COMSAE's (I am a DO student), and got a 350 on it a week ago. I am now two weeks from my test date and need a 450 to be allowed to test from the school's side. If I am required to take an administrative LOA for a month till I pass the exam, and the leave of absence will show up in my MSPE, how will that affect my chances to match into IM, FM or psych? Also for context, I do have one additional red flag of a failed preclinical course. My understanding is that I should be graduating on time.

Please be honest but not mean/harsh as I feel like I am one breath away from falling apart.

 

[hellosnd]

based off competitiveness alone, you are fine IM/FM. Psych getting more competitive, esp harder for DOs so might be challenging. But also heard psych cares less about scores/grades and more about why psych soooo... yeah.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

In any case, an admin LOA is much better than failing L1. Take the time you need to succeed on the test.