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Hello all! This is the first time I am using this site and I must say that it's already been quite helpful. I can't believe that I didn't know this site exsisted until now. Yes, I'm a ****** for that. Anyways, I need some help/guidance.
I am currently in my 4th year of medschool in Louisiana and in the process of applying for residency and studying for step 2. I am definitely interested in PM&R, but I am really concerned about not getting into a good program. Ideally I want to be in the northeast, NYC or Boston preferably, but anywhere up there is fine. Chicago and DC are also places I wouldn't mind. My biggest concern is my horrible step 1 score. And I do mean horrible (below 80 percentile). Obviously this explains why I am taking step 2 early. My grades are good, not great. Definitely not AOA, but I am sure they could be worse. My LOR should be fine as well as the extra-curricular activities.
Will that bad step 1 score really prevent me from getting into a good program of my choice? What advise do any of you have for me? Obviously I need to do better on step 2. Have any of you been in this situation? Were you able to get into the program of your choice? I know PM&R is getting more competitive everyday, so that's why I am asking. I am doing an elective rotation at RIC, NYU or Mt.Sinai (have to work out some details) and St. Vincents in Manhattan. I am assuming doing elective rotations is key in trying to get a spot at these programs.
Any advise will be greatly appreciated. And please be frank with me. You won't hurt my feelings, believe me. Thanks for reading this.
I am currently in my 4th year of medschool in Louisiana and in the process of applying for residency and studying for step 2. I am definitely interested in PM&R, but I am really concerned about not getting into a good program. Ideally I want to be in the northeast, NYC or Boston preferably, but anywhere up there is fine. Chicago and DC are also places I wouldn't mind. My biggest concern is my horrible step 1 score. And I do mean horrible (below 80 percentile). Obviously this explains why I am taking step 2 early. My grades are good, not great. Definitely not AOA, but I am sure they could be worse. My LOR should be fine as well as the extra-curricular activities.
Will that bad step 1 score really prevent me from getting into a good program of my choice? What advise do any of you have for me? Obviously I need to do better on step 2. Have any of you been in this situation? Were you able to get into the program of your choice? I know PM&R is getting more competitive everyday, so that's why I am asking. I am doing an elective rotation at RIC, NYU or Mt.Sinai (have to work out some details) and St. Vincents in Manhattan. I am assuming doing elective rotations is key in trying to get a spot at these programs.
Any advise will be greatly appreciated. And please be frank with me. You won't hurt my feelings, believe me. Thanks for reading this.
