Another question to aProgDirector - Re: USMLE as a DO

[HPsiEPsi]

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If I put down on ERAS that I will take USMLE Step2, but have received several interviews without it, is it necessary to take it?

In other words, will PD's ask for Step2 scores or do my interviews mean I am good enough as is (COMLEX only)?

Thanks.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Hard to answer. I expect most programs are happy with just your COMLEX. I guess some may be interviewing you knowing they liked your app and would have a USMLE step 2 score before ranking, but I expect that's the minority.

Once you've listed that you'll be taking Step 2, some PD's may ask for the score. You'll have to decide whether telling them that you decided not to bother will have a negative effect on your application. I expect it would depend on your COMLEX scores. if you have a 750+ on COMLEX II, then I doubt anyone will care. If you have a 470, I expect many will care.

 

[HPsiEPsi]

Thanks for the advice.