Should I send an updated USMLE transcript?

[FrankShui]

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I'm having a dilemma right now. I'm an AMG, received As, Bs, and Cs in my classes and rotations, and scored a 216 on Step 1. I took Step 2 earlier in my 4th year and unfortunately I went down and scored a 210. I'm well aware that these are both below average, but I'm unsure if I should send an updated USMLE transcript before the ranking/match. Some people have told me to send one after I've already matched. However, others have told me that since I at least passed Step 2 CK I should send the transcript anyway.

Any advice?

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

I would send. Most programs would rather know that you passed, especially if your step 1 was below average. It will only help to confirm that you've passed... Believe me, they're not just assuming you'll get a 260 until proven otherwise.

 

[psychattending]

I'm having a dilemma right now. I'm an AMG, received As, Bs, and Cs in my classes and rotations, and scored a 216 on Step 1. I took Step 2 earlier in my 4th year and unfortunately I went down and scored a 210. I'm well aware that these are both below average, but I'm unsure if I should send an updated USMLE transcript before the ranking/match. Some people have told me to send one after I've already matched. However, others have told me that since I at least passed Step 2 CK I should send the transcript anyway.

Any advice?

I would send in the updated USMLE transcript. What I care most about is whether an applicant has passed the examination, not whether it is a 210 or a 230. When I see that an applicant has not released the score, then I begin to suspect that they have failed the test.

 

[notdeadyet]

And keep in mind that some programs will not rank applicants without proof that you've passed all your Step's.

 

[Cinnameg]

I'm having a dilemma right now. I'm an AMG, received As, Bs, and Cs in my classes and rotations, and scored a 216 on Step 1. I took Step 2 earlier in my 4th year and unfortunately I went down and scored a 210. I'm well aware that these are both below average, but I'm unsure if I should send an updated USMLE transcript before the ranking/match. Some people have told me to send one after I've already matched. However, others have told me that since I at least passed Step 2 CK I should send the transcript anyway.

Any advice?

I've only had one (very odd) interview where my scores were brought up at all . . . both my step 1 and step 2 scores were below average, and although my step 2 went up numerically, in comparison to the mean and SD it was approximately the same. Even from that odd interviewer who actually brought up grades and test scores, I got the impression that she only cared I passed. So send it in.

 

[TexasPhysician]

Send it in. A 6 point difference won't hurt you, and programs LOVE knowing that you passed step 2

 

[FrankShui]

Thanks! I took everyone's advice and sent it in 🙂