Can I still Match?

[latelogger]

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Theoretically..

USMLE Step 1: 220's
COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2: 550+
USMLE Step 2: Fail (200s)

Could this person still match into IM.. anywhere? DO, ACGME, rural North Dakota, etc.

Also since every DO program this year will have initial ACGME accreditation, I must report both scores to every program, correct?

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Of course you can still match. University programs in desirable locations like CA will probably be out, but you can probably find something in a less desirable city or by going into a community program.

 

[Lexdiamondz]

You can match, but a Step 2 Failure as a DO makes ACGME IM an unlikely goal to unless you're willing to look at low-tier community programmes.

 

[ThreeCheers]

I'm not sure you have to report your USMLE scores to AOA programs? I know in the past, applicants weren't required to report USMLE scores unless they participated in the NRMP, but a quick google search isn't bringing up more recent rules on this matter.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

You can match, but a Step 2 Failure as a DO makes ACGME IM an unlikely goal to unless you're willing to look at low-tier community programmes.

IM has a very wide range of programs available. I wouldn't say lower tier community is the only thing open. That's typically for FMG/IMG

 

[Lexdiamondz]

IM has a very wide range of programs available. I wouldn't say lower tier community is the only thing open. That's typically for FMG/IMG

You don't think being a non-LCME applicant with a board failure on your CV makes you a less desirable applicant than an IMG/FMG?

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

You don't think being a non-LCME applicant with a board failure on your CV makes you a less desirable applicant than an IMG/FMG?

It depends on the IMG/FMG, but I don't think it's across the board. I've heard enough stories of people failing stuff and then having good sub-i's matching into places to get a feel it's not a lethal stab. This is IM we are talking about. It's not like trying to match Ortho or even less competitive fields like anesthesia.