DO's and USMLE step 2

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Any pros or cons for DO's to taking USMLE step 2 after recieveing an "average" score on step 1? Are there some residencies that require all steps of the USMLE? I'm torn wheather to take the beast or not....any advice? 🙂
 
I didn't take the USMLE... but I do think taking Step 1 helps. I really don't think taking step 2 really helps... because not all students have taken it by the time they apply anyways. Unless you really screwed the pooch on Step 1, I wouldn't take it.

Q
 
QuinnNSU said:
Unless you really screwed the pooch on Step 1, I wouldn't take it. Q
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he's ABSOLUTELY right....trust me, i am in the heap right now for step 2!!!! step 1 was BOMBED!!!!
 
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yeah I only took usmle 1... very glad to have done it, several interviewers commented that they were glad to see that.

Only knew 2 people who took usmle 2 both trying to match into ACGME radiology.
 
I'd have to respectfully disagree with the above posters; I think you can really gain some points by a strong showing with Step II. Don't be afraid to start studying now and take it in a 2-3 months and you'll have your scores in time to show off to your programs. There have been plenty of stories of average Step I scores followed by stellar Step II scores (myself included).
 
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