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Hey all, I will be applying for the 2019 IM match. I am an IMG graduated 2016.
I have a disappointing step 1 score of 219 and a step 2ck score of 242 all are passed on the first attempt.
I have 2 coauthorships and one online book chapter, I am working on publishing a paper as a first author now.
I have 2 month USCE with LoR
My question is what can I do to overcome my step 1 score, as many programs have a filter of 220?
Send interest letters because people are human and will tend to look past missing a hard cut off, but regardless you’re an IMG with lower than average scores you’ll probably have to settle for community programs. You should match if you apply broadly enough
What are examples of upper mid tier residencies I should be aiming for? Like Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin tier? What are their equivalents outside the midwest?
From what I’ve heard, Tufts, Jefferson, University of Florida out east, Utah, USC, OHSU (heard they do some weird filtering though) out west. I do think the midtier/upper midtier in the Midwest are a bit stronger, but they also have far fewer top programs (only 4 total in the Midwest if you include Missouri).