Long time lurker in dire need of advice. My spirits are really low at the moment as I do my third year rotations. I recently learned my scores for both of my exams. I was able to score a 437 on COMLEX I and unfortunately failed USMLE Step I.
I have average grades for my pre-clinical years and a 3 publications under my name.
I was wondering what I can do from this point on? Do I have a shot at fields like PM&R, Neuro, or Psych?
I don't think I'll have time to take Step I again. Does it at all make sense to take Step II at all with a failed Step I?
Should I forget the Allopathic match all together & just go with the AOA Match?
Is it safe to assume that if I apply for Allopathic programs, I'd automatically be out the moment they see my failed Step I, because you have to release your Step I score to Allopathic programs?
I know I screwed up immensely and have been very upset about it. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you so much
I have average grades for my pre-clinical years and a 3 publications under my name.
I was wondering what I can do from this point on? Do I have a shot at fields like PM&R, Neuro, or Psych?
I don't think I'll have time to take Step I again. Does it at all make sense to take Step II at all with a failed Step I?
Should I forget the Allopathic match all together & just go with the AOA Match?
Is it safe to assume that if I apply for Allopathic programs, I'd automatically be out the moment they see my failed Step I, because you have to release your Step I score to Allopathic programs?
I know I screwed up immensely and have been very upset about it. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you so much
