Step 1 scores and advice?

[ryahi1]

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I am an MS3 Caribbean medical student who scored a 205 on step 1. I feel that anesthesia is my passion but want to do everything possible to improve my chances of getting a residency. Please, anyone with the knowhow share your tips.
Also, what programs are FMG friendly?
Thanks 😀

 

[brendang]

Some of my classmates at Saba that just matched into Anesthesia... I'm not sure if you would call these programs FMG friendly, but they were accepted (they all had step 1 scores of 220-242)...

U of Florida, Tufts-NEMC, St. Louis Univ., Brigham and Women's-Harvard

Good Luck.

 

[Buela]

I am an MS3 Caribbean medical student who scored a 205 on step 1. I feel that anesthesia is my passion but want to do everything possible to improve my chances of getting a residency. Please, anyone with the knowhow share your tips.
Also, what programs are FMG friendly?
Thanks 😀

I don't know about friendly/not-friendly programs; I do know you should consider areas of the country that typically might get less applicants like St. Louis and the midwest. I mention this area because I went to SLU and it got mentioned in the previous spot. Certain areas of the country aren't as attractive either because of the climate (St. Louis--hot and humid; cold/snowy winters with no skiing), or they're not seen as hip or whatever, so you should try to take advantage of this. You're used to the humidity anyway, right?

Additionally, I think the best thing you could do is take step 2 early 4th year and rock it. I know this can be done from personal experience; I took it in late June--I took some easier rotations (EKG reading, etc) that got me out of clinical rotations and I studied HARD for five weeks. Taking it early also helps you focus before you need to worry about applications and personal statements. Try not to stress yourself out either (exercise, sleep, eat well, stay healthy) and really try to focus on getting the most of your studying. I went up 30 points from step 1 to 2.

Good luck. 😳

 

[Swaydaa]

Have Step 2 scores (both Cs and Ck) back before Sept/Oct. That alone will get you more interviews. It will also give you a chance to improve your scores.

I'm not sure about California, Chicago, or NYC sites as I did not apply to the bigger cities, but here are some hospitals that I saw or heard quite a few IMG's Interviewing:

(Many of these programs are awesome, so don't assume they are not good because IMG's are interviewing)


Ohio State
UCONN
Cincinnati
Medical COllege of Ohio
MEdical COllege of Wisconsin
Wash U
SLU
Medical COllege of Georgia
UN South FL
UN FL
witchita kansas
missouri-columbia
Penn State
Kentucky
Louisville
Albany
Rochester
SUNY Upstate
Umass
Drexel
oklahoma
New Mexico
Baystate
Arkansas
Weschester
All New Jersey sites
Mississippi
LSU-Shreveport

 

[ryahi1]

Thanks to those of you you have shared your experiences and knowledge. I am sure it will be very helpful. Keep the tips coming, please.
Thanks 😀

 

[bigfrank]

good luck to you!