Should CO 2024 DO students take P/F step 1?

[Dr_hello_world]

So, the option to take it scored is not possible for most of CO 2024, so now the question whether or not to take STEP1?

Is taking it required to sit STEP2 CK?

Is it a safer bet to go ahead and take it to stand apart from students that do not?

Is it better to avoid it and save $650?

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[DOVinciRobot]

Yes take it. This has been asked about 30x since they announced the change and the answer is the same. With a P/F Step 1 screening out people who don’t have a score will be one of the simplest screens a program can employ.

 

[FutureDoctor5000]

No reason not to take it, if you can comfortably pass comlex, you can most likely pass USMLE, its p/f and you will get screened out at programs. That extra 8 hours will be worth it for your entire career.