Is USMLE transcript required for fellowships

[Hopefullyyou]

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I only took USMLE step 1 but did better on COMLEX level 1. For fellowships is there an advantage/requirement of submitting both?

 

[GoSpursGo]

I would assume the requirement for fellowship is the same as it was for residency

 

[Hopefullyyou]

I would assume the requirement for fellowship is the same as it was for residency

And what is the requirement

 

[GoSpursGo]

And what is the requirement

Whatever it was when you applied to residency.

The question of whether or not you’re required to include USMLE transcripts on ERAS has been debated for years. Some think it isn’t a reuirent, others think it is. You should probably do whatever you did last time

 

[NotAProgDirector]

It used to be a requirement to submit USMLE if you took it. Although there was no way for programs to know if you omitted it.

It is now not a requirement at all.

 

[Hopefullyyou]

Thanks, I see so if not required, what is the general consensus, is it recommended to submit USMLE in addition to COMLEX if I only took step 1 and did a little better on COMLEX Level 1 (hard to compare both scores though but seems to me)?

 

[gutonc]

Thanks, I see so if not required, what is the general consensus, is it recommended to submit USMLE in addition to COMLEX if I only took step 1 and did a little better on COMLEX Level 1 (hard to compare both scores though but seems to me)?

Why would you do that?

Stop overthinking this. Submit COMLEX and move on.

 

[Powdermonkey]

Why would you do that?

Stop overthinking this. Submit COMLEX and move on.

That's what I did.

 

[Hopefullyyou]

That's what I did.

You did slightly better on comlex assuming?

And there isn't an advantage to having both like usmle as well for fellowship programs like when applying for residency there seemed to be an edge by having step 1 as well.

 

[Powdermonkey]

You did slightly better on comlex assuming?

And there isn't an advantage to having both like usmle as well for fellowship programs like when applying for residency there seemed to be an edge by having step 1 as well.

Quite a bit better on the COMLEX for both step/level 1 and 2. I wanted an allopathic residency as a DO, that's the only reason I took the USMLE. In my mind it gave me some apples to apples comparison with the other MD students that were applying if the PDs weren't as familiar with the COMLEX. Not sure if it was necessary, but it worked for me and I matched at my number 1. ::

 

[Hopefullyyou]

Quite a bit better on the COMLEX for both step/level 1 and 2. I wanted an allopathic residency as a DO, that's the only reason I took the USMLE. In my mind it gave me some apples to apples comparison with the other MD students that were applying if the PDs weren't as familiar with the COMLEX. Not sure if it was necessary, but it worked for me and I matched at my number 1. ::

Oh so you're talking about residency and you only submitted comlex sounds like?

I was wondering more for fellowship what the consensus is.

 

[gutonc]

Oh so you're talking about residency and you only submitted complex sounds like?

I was wondering more for fellowship what the consensus is.

You can ask the question in as many different ways as you like but the answer remains the same.

 

[Hopefullyyou]

You can ask the question in as many different ways as you like but the answer remains the same.

Sorry for redundancy. To only submit comlex correct? I'm pretty sure that's what you meant.

 

[gutonc]

Sorry for redundancy. To only submit comlex correct? I'm pretty sure that's what you meant.

Still yes.

 

[Powdermonkey]

Still yes.

Agreed. I know spell check is dumb, but its COMLEX, not complex. But I think you know that as a DO.

 

[Hopefullyyou]

Agreed. I know spell check is dumb, but its COMLEX, not complex. But I think you know that as a DO.

Sorry, corrected.. autocorrect, but it is a complex exam🙂

Can I PM anyone that would know how to compare both scores, if one is better than other one..

 

[Powdermonkey]

Sorry, corrected.. autocorrect, but it is a complex exam🙂

Can I PM anyone that would know how to compare both scores, if one is better than other one..

What is your concern about them? If you're a DO, you have COMLEX scores. If you're and MD you have USMLE scores. I'm confused.

 

[Hopefullyyou]

What is your concern about them? If you're a DO, you have COMLEX scores. If you're and MD you have USMLE scores. I'm confused.

That I'm limiting myself by not having both or you're just saying they don't care as long as you have one..

 

[Hopefullyyou]

Is USMLE ID still entered in the personal info page if only releasing COMLEX?

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Not required, you will need to enter it if you ultimately do want to send a USMLE transcript. And you can update it at any time (even after applying)