Yup, another panicking 3rd year here at a crisis point given past mistakes and time crunch till applications are due in 8 months-would just like some realistic input on weather i should continue persuing EM or if im wasting my (and everyone elses) time:
Preclinical
-with mostly passes, 2 HP's
-remediated 1 class 1st yr BP->P
Step1 226
-took 4 weeks to study, still not great
Clinicals
-LOA after for family matters (resolved)
-P's in surg, peds, family
-remediated neuro (incomplete)
-remediating IM (failed shelf)
-excellent evals
Research
-4 papers, 5 abstracts, 1 presentations, 4 "experiences", in various fields
I Still have a few 3rd year rotations, step 2, and all of 4th year on the horizon....a few more opportunities to succeed
Briefly about me, non-trad af a state school here, i realy wanna do EM. I've been wanting to go into the specialty since starting but now more interested than ever. I honestly cant think of anythibg else id be happy doing given all the rotations, shadowing, meetings, and reading ive done so far. (A far second possibly being surge,which im guessin is just as unlikely if not more?)
I understand EM is increasingly competative and that these kinda red flags are notable for any applicant for any specialty- not just EM.
that said, im sort of at a pivital crisis point/reality check: should i give it up and start hedging my bets for something ill more likely match into or press-on and do what i can with what time and apportunities to succeede ive got left before applying?
Not matching into EM would be devistating to say the least, but i also understand the need to be rational here considerung every other more attractive candidate wanting to do EM as well...is it too late?
Thanks in advance for anyone's input (tough love or otherwise)