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I took Step 1 for the first time, and passed it, but just barely at a 190. I know this isn't the best, but I PASSED, and I'm so sick and effing tired of studying for this crap that the thought of doing it again makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a spork.
Do I need to take this **** again? It's below average, I know, but it seems to me like it's similar to the whole SAT/MCAT thing with standardized tests. A low score alone doesn't define the student....and I'm assuming that a low step 1 score doesn't define the med student.
Can you make up for a low score with bang up 3rd/4th year grades, research, etc? I don't care about going to a "top" residency or a "name", I have no interest in academic medicine or teaching. But it would be frustrating to have no chance at some specialties (i.e. ortho or anesthesia) simply because of this test, when other areas might be strong. My ex-girlfriend barely passed the boards and is getting all kinds of interviews and attention in dermatology, because she has great 3rd/4th year grades (and great boobs)...so obviously there's a chance. Any thoughts?
Do I need to take this **** again? It's below average, I know, but it seems to me like it's similar to the whole SAT/MCAT thing with standardized tests. A low score alone doesn't define the student....and I'm assuming that a low step 1 score doesn't define the med student.
Can you make up for a low score with bang up 3rd/4th year grades, research, etc? I don't care about going to a "top" residency or a "name", I have no interest in academic medicine or teaching. But it would be frustrating to have no chance at some specialties (i.e. ortho or anesthesia) simply because of this test, when other areas might be strong. My ex-girlfriend barely passed the boards and is getting all kinds of interviews and attention in dermatology, because she has great 3rd/4th year grades (and great boobs)...so obviously there's a chance. Any thoughts?