my chance of matchching

[Butterfly23]

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I am DO student and did worse in comlex but USMLE scores are not great either. Simply speaking I am not good standarized test taker
step one 195 and step two 205
applied to 46 programs
schedueled for PM&R electives from oct to december
already have two great LoRs from PM&R attending
made presentation at resident night
I am anxious but my passion toward PM&R is great
do i have chance to match?

 

[kstarm]

PMR is getting more competitive. I would guess with those scores you will match somewhere. Different programs emphasize different things. Scores are typically a way to get on or off the interview list. Depending on where you applied, you will probably have some programs that will cut you from the interview list based soley on your scores. With that being said some, some programs place more emphasis on the interview so really try your best to make a good impression where you do interview. Also letters can make a big difference. An applicant with poor scores last year had an excellent letter from a highly regarded former resident in our program. She would have not gotten an inteview based on our score cut-off but an exception was made due to the connection with the former resident. So if you haven't, make sure to apply to the programs your letter writers are from (assumming they were decent residents).

Also at inteview time you should be prepared to answer questions about your test taking ability. You want the interview committee to have confidence that you will be able to pass boards when the time comes.

 

[PMR 4 MSK]

PM&R still look at more than scores. Sure, RIC and others have high cut-offs, but many programs don't have that luxury. Make sure when you get the interviews that you really wow them to make up for the scores you have.