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Hi everyone and Dr. Doan,
I had a quick question, so I am not good at standardized tests and I got a 217 on Step 1; unfortunately I didn't honor any clerkships because of my shelf exam scores (need >90% to honor), even though I had a 90-95% (from orals and the rotation) going into it. I was informed by my deans office that one of my letter writers addressed this issue in one of my LOR, saying I was a very strong student who performed well above my clerkship grade.
That being said, 2 of my letters are from prominent faculty at top 5 ophtho programs, were I have spent 6 weeks at each place. I also have 2 papers in progress from these places and I am told my letters of rec are excellent.
Unfortunately so far I have only 1 interview at my home school (an average midwest program) and that is it. I don't know what to do, I was thinking of withdrawing from the match, doing a year of research, and then reapplying. Whats your advice? Anyone thinking the same, what should I do?
Thanks.
madmax1000
I had a quick question, so I am not good at standardized tests and I got a 217 on Step 1; unfortunately I didn't honor any clerkships because of my shelf exam scores (need >90% to honor), even though I had a 90-95% (from orals and the rotation) going into it. I was informed by my deans office that one of my letter writers addressed this issue in one of my LOR, saying I was a very strong student who performed well above my clerkship grade.
That being said, 2 of my letters are from prominent faculty at top 5 ophtho programs, were I have spent 6 weeks at each place. I also have 2 papers in progress from these places and I am told my letters of rec are excellent.
Unfortunately so far I have only 1 interview at my home school (an average midwest program) and that is it. I don't know what to do, I was thinking of withdrawing from the match, doing a year of research, and then reapplying. Whats your advice? Anyone thinking the same, what should I do?
Thanks.
madmax1000