Failed Step 2...what to tell interviewers???

Although I'm still technically a pre-med I do know someone who passed Step I strongly for Internal medicine and failed step II, then took it again and failed again, matched at the location and had to pass it for graduation from the school and before the person was able to start the residency. Took it a third time and passed strongly, and simply started the residency a few months behind schedule. That's what I know. No details on actual scores but I would be willing to say keep your chin up and tell of any specific circumstances that might have hindered your performance (if any). Best of luck!