Got 219/290 in step 1 and 2CK

[bhr]

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Hi all,

I am an IMG. I got an average score in step 1 219/91 and now got a very high score in step 2 290/99. I want to ask if there is any hope that program directors look at my scores and consider me for an IM residency.

I am little bit scared because people are saying that PDs only look at usmle step 1 scores and never look at step 2 scores. I would appreciate your feedback guys.

Thanks

 

[John Holmes]

Bs

 

[NotAProgDirector]

You're being silly. I have never seen a 290 before, and I have been doing this for quite some time. You'll do fine. Much of how you will do depends on the rest of your application.

 

[bhr]

aProgDirector, I did not understand what did you mean. I am really scared. Do you think that PDs will look at my step 2 scores and consider me in good programs?

Regarding the rest of my application, I got honors in all my clinical rotations and have 1 research published. Do you think that is good??

 

[doc20]

Bannnn himmmmm nowwww

 

[bhr]

Why??

 

[kenshin1]

Why??

Perhaps because you write comments like you're "really scared" after doing unbelievably well on step 2 and honoring all your clinical rotations. You will do fine. Stop being ridiculous.

 

[dragonfly99]

Is it even possible to get a 290? I thought the top score was 270 or so.

 

[Tigerz_Fan]

Is it even possible to get a 290? I thought the top score was 270 or so.

I'm not sure. I saw this thread and was trying to do a search to find out, but am coming up empty-handed. I have never heard of someone scoring that high before...

 

[NotAProgDirector]

I have seen a 283.

 

[kenshin1]

Dr. Wikipedia says that the theoretical maximum for step 1 and step 2 is 300. I assume it's theoretical because no one ever attains it.

 

[psychforme]

I have seen a 283.

Step 1 or 2? What did you do?

 

[Meat Cookie]

bhr:

The people here do not believe that you're being genuine, ie just trolling the forums to arouse a response. You signed on and posed a naive question as your first post.

If you're truly concerned about your situation, private message me and I will answer your question. This way, if you're a troll you'll have no incentive to do so.

Have a nice day.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Step 1 or 2? What did you do?

Don't remember which step.

We did not offer an interview. Didn't meet our (other) minimum criteria. Clearly met our USMLE criteria.

 

[DOCTORSAIB]

Don't remember which step.

We did not offer an interview. Didn't meet our (other) minimum criteria. Clearly met our USMLE criteria.

I'm willing to bet it was Step 2. I've seen a 272 on Step 1 but that was an AMG (on SDN actually).

I've seen a 286 on Step 2 by a FMG who had practiced as an internist for years before deciding to come to the U.S.

 

[Meat Cookie]

By the way, still no PM from the OP.

 

[tkole]

Don't remember which step.

We did not offer an interview. Didn't meet our (other) minimum criteria. Clearly met our USMLE criteria.

What were the other criteria might I ask?

 

[mercaptovizadeh]

Is it even possible to get a 290? I thought the top score was 270 or so.

There's someone at my school rumored to have a 280+ on Step I. But then again, he has *horrible* social skills and only got into our medical school because of his 4.0 and 40+ MCAT (insider info: he scored a 0/10 on the medical school interview).

 

[NotAProgDirector]

What were the other criteria might I ask?

US clinical experience and LOR's.

 

[theunderdog]

the highest at my med school was 273. 2nd highest was 271. both of these people were extremely smart, but lacked in social skills.