Specialty confusion

[Saz786]

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Hello everyone,
Can someone please give me some advice on which specialty I have a higher chance of getting acceptance for this years match. I have step 1 score 208 passed first attempt, Step 2 score 232 with 2nd attempt and step 2 CS passed first attempt. Year of graduation 2013. ECFMG certified. With United States clinical experience since year of graduation. I have IM, FM and neuro observership and 2 months of Psychiatry observership as well. What specialty do I have a higher chance of getting into being an International Medical Graduate with these creditionals. Someone please give me some advice. Thank you!

 

[clutch21]

Your Step 2 score is pretty decent. FM and community IM would give you the best shot.

 

[ThoracicGuy]

Hello everyone,
Can someone please give me some advice on which specialty I have a higher chance of getting acceptance for this years match. I have step 1 score 208 passed first attempt, Step 2 score 232 with 2nd attempt and step 2 CS passed first attempt. Year of graduation 2013. ECFMG certified. With United States clinical experience since year of graduation. I have IM, FM and neuro observership and 2 months of Psychiatry observership as well. What specialty do I have a higher chance of getting into being an International Medical Graduate with these creditionals. Someone please give me some advice. Thank you!

FM is your best shot. You have at least two red flags with YOG and a failed attempt on step 2.

 

[Goro]

FM is your best shot. You have at least two red flags with YOG and a failed attempt on step 2.

My understanding is that those are pretty big red flags. Am I correct?

 

[ThoracicGuy]

My understanding is that those are pretty big red flags. Am I correct?

Maybe not insurmountable, but enough that IM is likely out and the OP will need to apply to a bunch of programs if they want to train in the US.

5 years old YOG is probably the biggest hurdle.