I failed step one, i am a do student...need some advice

[tylerdo]

i need some advice....i failed step 1, just by a thread. i am a DO student....do i need to retake it? i heard that I don't have to report the score but, is there any way they can find out when I apply to my residencies and hold it against me. If I won't need it I would rather not retake it. I have not gotten my COMLEX score back yet. Please give your advice.

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[Idiopathic]

If you think you can blow the test away, then retake it. If not, dont worry about it, and dont mention that you took it unless asked. Just my opinion.

 

[bonefixr]

I would also agree with Idio. You don't have to report it and the DO spots you interview for won't ever know. I wouldn't waste the money to take it again. There are plenty of good DO spots out there in whatever you would like to do. Hope your COMLEX went well!

 

[(nicedream)]

Can MD programs find out? If they ask in interview, can you flat-out lie?

 

[Idiopathic]

Can MD programs find out? If they ask in interview, can you flat-out lie?

I would assume that they can find out, and I would never lie, if asked. I imagine that you would be asked only at interview, at which point your USMLE score becomes less important anyway.