Drop in Step 2 CK - How/When to Tell PDs?

[treebeard007]

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Hello...I'm a US Allopathic applicant with 13 integrated vascular surgery interviews. Step 1 236, Step 2 CK 215 (just released).

My application for the most part is fine for the specialty...great LORs, strong research, and strong commitment to vascular....but due to a family situation while on a sub-I, I had very little time to study for CK (<3-4 hours a week) and had to take it by my school's deadline despite not being ready.

I don't want to hide anything or be dishonest with any PD. What/when is the best way to communicate this to programs without hurting my chances significantly?

 

[CidHighwind]

People always try to “game” the CK. They’ll see it in time for rankings or just rank everyone with their CK score ahead of you. Don’t release it till after interview season but before rank lists.