MD Non-US IMG - not having Step 2 CK/CS score when applying for the Match!

[Padfoot9955]

I need opinions please!!!

I am a non-US IMG. Due to circumstances outside my control, I might have my CK, but definitely won't have my CS at the time of application in the middle of September for the Match. I really, REALLY tried, but I'm not able too. School policies and other stuff got in the way.

That being said, I have 2 options. 1) apply anyway and submit my scores as I get them. 2) take an extra year and submit everything on time.

I've heard that not having all your scores available will results in fewer interviews. Would taking 5 years to graduate med school instead of 4 be worse?

Note - my Step 1 score is a 254. Would that help me in this case?

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[Animalcules]

Rock - Hard Place

When will you get your CS score?

 

[Padfoot9955]

December or January.

 

[Tenk]

What specialty? What country? Are you already an attending or still in school? Do you have any connections? How old are you? How good is your spoken English?