Importance of Step 2 CS for Path

[Andyg83]

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Just wondering, how much weight do PD's place on the step 2 cs when applying for residencies in path?

Do they need to have a result before considering for an interview?

Does a fail really hurt your chances, being that path really isn't a patient interactive specialty??

Any help appreciated!

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[KCShaw]

Pretty sure there are threads around about this already. This and/or some of the other steps.

Every program is different. In general I wouldn't expect a program to need CS results to interview. Any fail is going to hurt, but a CS fail (with subsequent pass) is going to hurt less than some other fails. It's still a marker of not being able to get through what you know you need to get through, whether it's for academic or communication reasons.

 

[EMH Mark V]

Not sure how strictly enforced it is, but the Freida website lists which programs offer interviews only with, and those without needing step 2.

 

[trailblaze]

you can get an interview without taking it, but many programs will not rank you without a passing score. if i remember correctly, you need to take it by oct/nov to get your score by january. if you are asking about importance of passing/failing...obviously a failing score is a big red flag. look up the other posts...this was talked about not too long ago. good luck

 

[jp123ok]

Here's the link to the earlier thread:

http://forums.sdn.net/showthread.php?p=13984124

 

[Path hall]

You'll get interviews without a CS score, but, as trailblaze stated, you may not be ranked without a passing score. I took the exam in December and I got my score back in time.