How much will a decrease in comlex/step 2 affect my application?

[PediatricMan]

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I only took COMLEX and my level II decreased by 25 points but it still is in the 450-499 range so it wasn't spectacular to begin with. However, is it enough for residencies to not interview me if they were with my level 1 score? Also, how much would it affect my rank if it was released after interview season?

 

[Leggomyeggo128]

USMLE step 1 scores as a significant predictor of future board passage in pediatrics. - PubMed - NCBI

This is why they will care about your scores.

No one can really predict the future for you. Obviously, the boards didn't turn out how you would have liked, but what's done is done. All you can do is apply and see what happens.

I look forward to your post telling us all about how you overcame low scores and matched (Personally, those are my favorite threads).

 

[pedscasefiles101]

I'm in a similar position with Level 1 of 491, Level 2 of 489. Passed PE, strong LOR, CV, and passed PE. What are my chances at a good ACGME peds program?