Required Step II

[Blue Frog]

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Can anyone comment on which programs are currently requiring Step II for ranking?

 

[EM_Rebuilder]

Can anyone comment on which programs are currently requiring Step II for ranking?

I dunno that any of them do, either CK or CS. You might just should have a reason as to why you havent taken it when you interview as they might ask that. And absolutlely do not take it early and 'not release' your score. That is a red flag for hiding something. Hopefully some others will give additional viewpoints...

 

[streetdoc]

Can anyone comment on which programs are currently requiring Step II for ranking?

I know WVU does...but I still have no idea why.
streetdoc

 

[Hercules]

Can anyone comment on which programs are currently requiring Step II for ranking?

I took Step 2 CK at the end of February and Step 2 CS in March as an MS-4. It never came up on a single interview.

 

[mvemsnp]

So what is the consensus on whether we need to take Step 2CK before rankings? Has anyone actually heard first-hand of programs who deny ranking based on lack of 2CK scores? If so, which ones?

 

[mvemsnp]

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[BKN]

So what is the consensus on whether we need to take Step 2CK before rankings? Has anyone actually heard first-hand of programs who deny ranking based on lack of 2CK scores? If so, which ones?

I'm not sure how many would, but i will both offer interviews and rank someone with step 2 higher than someone without, all else being equal.

 

[Aina]

Does anyone know which other programs require step 2 for ranking besides WVU. I am planning on taking step 2 in mid jan-early feb. I scored >240 on step 1 and studied hard and did well in classes/rotation. I am afraid that if I take Step 2 now I may do poorly (since I haven't been studying and it's been 6 months since 3rd year). I am also worried that if programs don't have my step 2 score they may not rank me. I know this topic has been debated before, but do any residency/attendings know which programs do/don't require step 2 for ranking?

 

[roja]

I didn't take step two until after the match.