Any Help For Those Of Us With 220's For Step 1?

[Venom]

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Hi everyone,

I got my score this weekend and I was very disappointed to say the least. Ended up with a 223/90 and my goal was atleast a 230. I am in a pretty competitive class with alot of people scoring in the 230's and 240's. I have been battling some health problems for the past year involving chronic fatigue and I think it might have had an impact on my score.

Are my chances of a competitive residency shot in OB/GYN or IM shot eg. Brigham Women's or UCLA? Should I just work on nailing Step 2 and is it a good idea to mention my health problems in my personal statement as an explanation for my score?

Any advice, greatly appreciated. 🙁

 

[Seaglass]

I think that score is fine for IM and OB, at least it shouldn't hurt you - it just won't help you a lot. IMHO scoring well on step 2 is overrated, the PD's just don't care past step 1. As for chronic fatigue, I wouldn't mention it as many docs don't believe it exists and it certainly isn't going to make them want you more for residency.

C

 

[Mirror Form]

Definitely don't mention "chronic fatigue." When that term is said, many doctors have an instant gut reaction of: bullsh*t! Also, since internship and residency are demanding, nobody will want someone with chronic fatigue. That just screams "I'm an unsafe pick."