DOs and Step 2

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Does anyone know if programs typically require DOs to take USMLE Step 2 for matriculation?

 

[donvicious]

Does anyone know if programs typically require DOs to take USMLE Step 2 for matriculation?

I think it is typical for programs to require it at matriculation but not at the time of application. However, I'll bet a program would just as soon take COMLEX 2 if you matched there.

That being said I recently got my Step 2 score back and I rocked it. 16 point improvement from Step 1 and I feel like a studied about half as much. In my opinion it is not as difficult as Step 1. I would recommend taking a practice test from nmbe.org. That way you'll get an idea of what your Step 2 score will be before you take it. It predicted by scores for Step 1 and Step 2 within 2-6 points. It costs $45.

 

[EvilEye]

I think it is typical for programs to require it at matriculation but not at the time of application. However, I'll bet a program would just as soon take COMLEX 2 if you matched there.

That being said I recently got my Step 2 score back and I rocked it. 16 point improvement from Step 1 and I feel like a studied about half as much. In my opinion it is not as difficult as Step 1. I would recommend taking a practice test from nmbe.org. That way you'll get an idea of what your Step 2 score will be before you take it. It predicted by scores for Step 1 and Step 2 within 2-6 points. It costs $45.

Where did you match? I'm guessing you attended Western/COMP?

 

[donvicious]

I'm a fourth year student. My wife is 9 months pregnant so I wanted to get Step 2 out of the way.