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Hello All,
I am Navy HPSP and I just found out I failed the COMLEX by 1 point. I have gone into study mode and am prepare to crush my re-take. However, I can't shake the thoughts in my head that I have completed screwed myself out of a residency. From what has been explained to me so far is that in the Navy you're pretty much destined for GMO service with few exceptions. Before this I have to match into a Transitional Year PGY-1. I have had some tell me that due to my boards failure, I may not match in the military at all and I will have to look to see if I can find a residency on the civilian side. Now my question is, would I have to match into a Transitional Residency? From what I gather, those are competitive because those going into Derm or Rads have to apply for them. Am I correct in this thinking? Does anyone know in what specialty and locations there were unfilled residencies this/last year?
I truly hope I can match through military and not have to worry about the civilian match at all, but in the event that I do what is the best route for someone with a Step 1 fail?
My grades are pretty middle of the road.
Honors in first two rotations.
Multiple published research
Prior military service
Was looking to specialize in EM but FM/IM would be great too.
Any suggestions or information (factual or anecdotal) is welcome.
Thanks,
WDO
I am Navy HPSP and I just found out I failed the COMLEX by 1 point. I have gone into study mode and am prepare to crush my re-take. However, I can't shake the thoughts in my head that I have completed screwed myself out of a residency. From what has been explained to me so far is that in the Navy you're pretty much destined for GMO service with few exceptions. Before this I have to match into a Transitional Year PGY-1. I have had some tell me that due to my boards failure, I may not match in the military at all and I will have to look to see if I can find a residency on the civilian side. Now my question is, would I have to match into a Transitional Residency? From what I gather, those are competitive because those going into Derm or Rads have to apply for them. Am I correct in this thinking? Does anyone know in what specialty and locations there were unfilled residencies this/last year?
I truly hope I can match through military and not have to worry about the civilian match at all, but in the event that I do what is the best route for someone with a Step 1 fail?
My grades are pretty middle of the road.
Honors in first two rotations.
Multiple published research
Prior military service
Was looking to specialize in EM but FM/IM would be great too.
Any suggestions or information (factual or anecdotal) is welcome.
Thanks,
WDO