failed USMLE step 1, take step 2

[PMR1]

As an osteopathic student, is it possible for me to take USMLE Step 2 if I did not pass USMLE Step 1?

Thanks

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[Femtochemistry]

I believe so, ya.

 

[Taurus]

What's the point?

 

[Kubed]

What's the point?

1) agree with that.

2) I'm pretty sure that you can not take step 2 without passing step 1.

 

[lankysudanese]

As an osteopathic student, is it possible for me to take USMLE Step 2 if I did not pass USMLE Step 1?

Thanks

Yes

 

[vsmedic]

yes, you can take step 2. if you're still uncertain, call ECFMG and get a definitive answer from them

 

[RussianJoo]

You can now take the steps in any order you want. so i am sure you can take step2 even though you failed step1.

 

[DOCTORSAIB]

What's the point?

I agree.

Why are you failing Step 1 in the first place? Why aren't you taking at least 2 of the NBMEs to see where you are *BEFORE* taking Step 1?

I'm going to pull my hair out (ok, maybe not) if I hear another DO student failing USMLE Step 1 b/c they didn't "know" about the NBME practice tests.

OP, if you've already failed Step 1, do NOT take USMLE Step 2. Focus on passing COMLEX-II and apply with only your COMLEX scores.

And pray that no PD asks you if you ever took the USMLE.

 

[ljstep2]

I believe so, Do what you have to do.
Good Luck

 

[predodoc]

I agree.

Why are you failing Step 1 in the first place? Why aren't you taking at least 2 of the NBMEs to see where you are *BEFORE* taking Step 1?

I'm going to pull my hair out (ok, maybe not) if I hear another DO student failing USMLE Step 1 b/c they didn't "know" about the NBME practice tests.

OP, if you've already failed Step 1, do NOT take USMLE Step 2. Focus on passing COMLEX-II and apply with only your COMLEX scores.

And pray that no PD asks you if you ever took the USMLE.

I agree, If you arnt getting (at least) 200 on usmle practice test(NBME)-> Cancel it! Its not worth it. Really Ask yourself "whats the point?". If I fail, it looks real bad. I barely pass, then Im still not looked upon any better than if I only took comlex. So come on people, this is for your future. Do a good job or dont do it.