I have exactly 18 days left in my dedicated Step 1 study period until the exam. Due to a medical scare in the family, I was unable to study for Step 1 during my dedicated study period. I just took my first NBME and scored a 182. I've asked my school for an extension to delay my Step 1 but they say there is no time built into the schedule during 4th year and I must graduate a year late if I have to delay my exam. My deans are all saying that I should buckle down and study for the next 2.5 weeks and just take the exam, but I am very unsure that I will be able to pass this test in that much time. What should I do? Should I take the exam in two weeks and risk failing, or should I push back and graduate a year late?
For reference, I've only gotten about 30% of the way through UWorld so far and plan on studying using the UWorld/FirstAid/Pathoma method.
Edit: the family medical issue was that my father was diagnosed with and treated for cancer. How would that look if I have to explain leaves of absence from medical education on my residency application?
For reference, I've only gotten about 30% of the way through UWorld so far and plan on studying using the UWorld/FirstAid/Pathoma method.
Edit: the family medical issue was that my father was diagnosed with and treated for cancer. How would that look if I have to explain leaves of absence from medical education on my residency application?
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