Can someone tell what the lowest COMLEX scores you have seen that get into ACGME anesthesia program? How much weight is placed on Step I compared to Step II (590s)? I know there is much more to an application that board scores, I am just asking about numbers. I apologize for asking a question that has been asked a million times before.
Also, Will my step III score matter if it is significantly worse than step II?(average score like step 1)
Also, Will my step III score matter if it is significantly worse than step II?(average score like step 1)
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I wish this question could be answer as well because I am in a similar boat as you, both board scores and COMLEX. I think that it is an impossible question because every year will be different and every one has different things to offer a program besides just board scores. All we can do is contact programs to show interest, apply and cross our fingers. I am just stating what I think makes the most sense, but I assume that a good step 2 shows improvement and that has to be better than the reverse which could be construed as a downward trend. It could even be regarded as a lesser ability to grasp of the clinical side of medicine compared to step one which is much more memorization of scientific facts. Hopefully you have a great CV and good LOR (though likely so does everyone) and you get a spot. Me personally I am applying broadly; willing to go anywhere. Good luck. 
