Question about Step I score and Pediatrics Residency

[sacramentokings]

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Hi,

I had a quick question. I received my Step I score and am not happy with it. I made a 206 and had not made this score on any of my practice exams. I have just started my third year rotations and currently am on Family Medicine. I will be going to a childrens hospital for my Pediatrics Rotation. I want to go into Pediatrics and then hopefully get a fellowship in Critical Care or Neonatology. I was wondering if I will still be able to match with my Step Score if I dont apply to top tier programs? and if Pediatric residencies look heavily at Step 1 scores? I have been secretary of my class, secretary of the OB/GYN group and have publications and research. Thanks for the help.

 

[Siverhideo1985]

Hi,

I had a quick question. I received my Step I score and am not happy with it. I made a 206 and had not made this score on any of my practice exams. I have just started my third year rotations and currently am on Family Medicine. I will be going to a childrens hospital for my Pediatrics Rotation. I want to go into Pediatrics and then hopefully get a fellowship in Critical Care or Neonatology. I was wondering if I will still be able to match with my Step Score if I dont apply to top tier programs? and if Pediatric residencies look heavily at Step 1 scores? I have been secretary of my class, secretary of the OB/GYN group and have publications and research. Thanks for the help.

You'll be fine. Take step 2 early, rock it. Get all your other application ducklings in line (rock third year as much as possible, good LOR, etc).

Good Luck!

 

[Rutgers06]

Hi,

I had a quick question. I received my Step I score and am not happy with it. I made a 206 and had not made this score on any of my practice exams. I have just started my third year rotations and currently am on Family Medicine. I will be going to a childrens hospital for my Pediatrics Rotation. I want to go into Pediatrics and then hopefully get a fellowship in Critical Care or Neonatology. I was wondering if I will still be able to match with my Step Score if I dont apply to top tier programs? and if Pediatric residencies look heavily at Step 1 scores? I have been secretary of my class, secretary of the OB/GYN group and have publications and research. Thanks for the help.

I agree with Siver, all is not lost. In pediatrics, Step 1 doesn't play as big of a role as other specialties. There are some programs that have cut-offs, but the cut-offs are right around where you're sitting http://www.nrmp.org/data/programresultsbyspecialty2012.pdf (page 127). If you do well in 3rd year, on Step 2 and get strong LOR, you still have a shot at some top programs. If you haven't already, try to connect with a Pediatric specialty specific advisor/mentor. You still have a great chance of matching, good luck with 3rd year!

 

[NilamPatel]

would anyone have an idea what kind of STEP 1 score a DO student would need for a peds program like emory?