non-ranked p/f and step2 date

[joeqwertyui]

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For those of you that come from non-ranked p/f schools and are applying for a competitive specialty, is taking step2 intime to include it in our apps extremely importants since there is less to evaluate us by. I am hoping to take it so that the results will not show before programs rank me. Also my step1 scores are not a problem. Any former experience is greatly appreciated. Also i was looking through an old edition of First Aid Match (3rd) and noticed a list of ranking the Academic factors important to residency directors and out of the 10 factors they list, students from my school will not have 7-8 of the evaluation factors because of the grading methods. Anyway heres the list in order of decreasing importance
1. Grades in specialty clerkship
2. Grades in specialty elective
3. Other clerkship grades
4. Class rank
5. Step 2
6. AOA
7. Elective grades
8. Step 1
9. Preclinical grades
10. Research activities

As you can see from the list students from p/f and non-ranked schools don't really have much to be evaluated from (at least by this lists) since only Step 1, possibly Step 2, research, and AOA (also since a couple schools don't have AOA that could be a problem as well. Any input from students in a similar situation with deciding when to take step 2 would be much appreciated.

 

[joeqwertyui]

Mods sorry for the double post please delete this when you get the chance

 

[Pollicis]

Am I read this wrong? I was under the impression that Step1 was much more important than Step2, considering that many people don't even take Step2 until after they apply for the match. Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong?

 

[joeqwertyui]

Am I read this wrong? I was under the impression that Step1 was much more important than Step2, considering that many people don't even take Step2 until after they apply for the match. Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong?

Thats what i thought but FA match 3rd edition said that was the order.

 

[patzan]

For those of you that come from non-ranked p/f schools and are applying for a competitive specialty, is taking step2 intime to include it in our apps extremely importants since there is less to evaluate us by. I am hoping to take it so that the results will not show before programs rank me. Also my step1 scores are not a problem. Any former experience is greatly appreciated. Also i was looking through an old edition of First Aid Match (3rd) and noticed a list of ranking the Academic factors important to residency directors and out of the 10 factors they list, students from my school will not have 7-8 of the evaluation factors because of the grading methods. Anyway heres the list in order of decreasing importance
1. Grades in specialty clerkship
2. Grades in specialty elective
3. Other clerkship grades
4. Class rank
5. Step 2
6. AOA
7. Elective grades
8. Step 1
9. Preclinical grades
10. Research activities

As you can see from the list students from p/f and non-ranked schools don't really have much to be evaluated from (at least by this lists) since only Step 1, possibly Step 2, research, and AOA (also since a couple schools don't have AOA that could be a problem as well. Any input from students in a similar situation with deciding when to take step 2 would be much appreciated.

Here's my list, take it for what it's worth:
1. Grades in required clerkships
2. Step 1
3. Your medical school
4. AOA
5. Step 2 (if you take it before match)
6. Personal statement/interview
7. Class rank
8. Research activities
9. Preclinical grades
10. Elective grades

Your step scores will get you in the door, your grades, interview, and the rest of your application will get you the match.