failed Step 1- 4 times

[keyboardmouse]

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Hello,

I needed some real advice from people who know a good deal about this. So I failed Step 1 4 times. The last 2 times were pretty close. This time I think I should be able to pass the exam iA.Im a US citizen, IMG.

So with that being said, say I do better and pass the step 1 this time, CK on my 1st attempt, CS 1st attempt and take the Step 3 and pass it before applying, would I still be a candidate for the PMR residency? I will try to get all A's in my clinicals and get LORs. Try to do research and maybe get a publication out. I mean is there a chance for me at all?

thanks.

Sebas.

 

[IamnotFreud]

Hello,

I needed some real advice from people who know a good deal about this. So I failed Step 1 4 times. The last 2 times were pretty close. This time I think I should be able to pass the exam iA.Im a US citizen, IMG.

So with that being said, say I do better and pass the step 1 this time, CK on my 1st attempt, CS 1st attempt and take the Step 3 and pass it before applying, would I still be a candidate for the PMR residency? I will try to get all A's in my clinicals and get LORs. Try to do research and maybe get a publication out. I mean is there a chance for me at all?

thanks.

Sebas.

I think unfortunately it will be very hard to get a residency at this point, regardless of the field. I'm sorry to say but also since you've failed 4 times, it's unlikely that you would pass on a 5th attempt. I also think that for licensing purposes, there are limits to how many times step 1 can be taken, and usually schools also have limits to how many times students can take the steps. I'm sorry to not paint a pretty picture, but it would be important to consider why you are failing these, and whether you really want to continue in this endeavor. Residency is getting more competitive each year. You should really consider whether it's wise to continue in medicine at this point.
Best of luck.

 

[Eilat87]

4 times?

Damn, that's rough..

 

[smq123]

Cross posted in the IM forum, where the OP has gotten reasonable advice: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=1000486

Closing.