Question for EM DO's

[Calistudent]

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Trying to decide whether to submit my USMLE score with ERAS or just COMLEX...I'm really interested in a bunch of programs that do accept COMLEX ...Thing is my USMLE score is just about the average and COMLEX is above average....any advice?

 

[DocWagner]

Give me numbers...

Likely submitting your USMLE (if it is not poor) is a good move, as it allows a better comparison.
You will likely get interviews regardless of USMLE submission.
Best of luck

 

[DrQuinn]

Agree with my main man Wagner...

As long as your USMLE score isn't horrible, it will put you on a level playing field with the rest of the applicants. I didn't take the USMLE, but scored very well on the COMLEX. I definately had more than enough interivews, but some places that I was strongly considering (MCV in VA, for example) didnt' give me an interview... I feel that it is because I didnt' take the USMLE (a fellow DO student who scores like I did on the COMLEX, but did have the USMLE got an interview from there).

So, my point is you will still get interviews without the USMLE, but might get a few more if you do submit the USMLE.

Q, DO

 

[joaquin13]

I too am in the same position. Am strongly considering allopathic EM residency, my USMLE score was 211/86 and my COMLEX score was 597/87th percentile. I am in a dilemma because I know that my USMLE score is below average, but my COMLEX score is well above. Any suggestions on what I should do? I don't want to exclude myself from any residencies, but don't want to lose out because of my below-average USMLE score.

 

[DocWagner]

You scored very similar to myself ( I was a tad bit higher on both)...and let me tell you that it will get you INTO THE DOOR...the interview is the make or break.
Fear not young grasshopper.

 

[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by DocWagner
You scored very similar to myself ( I was a tad bit higher on both)...and let me tell you that it will get you INTO THE DOOR...the interview is the make or break.
Fear not young grasshopper.

DW- What year are you, BTW?

Q, DO

 

[DocWagner]

Year 2...

 

[Calistudent]

What about a USMLE of 200 (with a much better COMLEX)...submit USMLE or not?

 

[DocWagner]

Tough...is it step 1? I would be inclined NOT to send, but this is only my opinion.
Say, if you took step 1 with a 200 and then step 2 with a 220 and showed the big increase, I would send...but if you have no intention of taking step 2 and the 200 is your only score, I would NOT send it (especially if your COMLEX is >80%)