Does anyone out there know if we are expected to include our Step 1 score when creating a CV? I'm sure the the school I'm sending it to would want to know my score, just not sure if it belongs in the CV.
Step 1 score on CV?
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It's not strictly necessary, but you can if you want. I would include it if it's good. I might include it on a CV for my LOR writers, just so they know where I stand in the pack of applicants. If it were bad, I might not if I thought it would negatively affect the strength of the letter.
It won't be a glaring omission if it's not there. As long as you're not lying or misrepresenting your achievements, you can include or exclude any number of things, based on what you think is important.
It won't be a glaring omission if it's not there. As long as you're not lying or misrepresenting your achievements, you can include or exclude any number of things, based on what you think is important.
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dfagod said:
I have never heard of anyone putting their test scores on their CV, and none of the example CVs in First Aid for the Match had scores in the CV. If a program needs your board scores, they will get them through official channels directly from the NBME, rather than take your word for it. If you're using ERAS to apply for residency, you authorize the release of your scores through the website.
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Well, first of all, First Aid for the Match is not the be-all, end-all source for what's allowed on a CV and what's not. Since I've had a previous career, I've kept a CV for quite some time now, and I've seen the CV's of many others. And nobody, NOBODY, laughs at you for including something notable and relevant just because they can find it elsewhere in your file. Yes, there's a basic format you should adhere to. But it's a flexible document, and you can add or subtract things as necessary to reflect your current situation.
Just because some unofficial guidebook doesn't give an example, doesn't mean you can't do it. Or even that you shouldn't.
If the person you're giving it to would be interested to know, I'd include it. If you think it's dumb to include it when it's already in your file, then take it off when you send it to those people. And obviously, once you're past this phase of med school, no one cares how you did on Step 1, so you can (and should) remove it entirely.
Just because some unofficial guidebook doesn't give an example, doesn't mean you can't do it. Or even that you shouldn't.
If the person you're giving it to would be interested to know, I'd include it. If you think it's dumb to include it when it's already in your file, then take it off when you send it to those people. And obviously, once you're past this phase of med school, no one cares how you did on Step 1, so you can (and should) remove it entirely.
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dfagod said:
Oh I thought you were making up a CV for residency apps. Yeah, the away rotation place won't have your scores. If you did well, might as well put it on there. Can't hurt. Good luck 🙂
