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I have a question for those of you who may know about how residency directors may choose their residents. What is the importance of grades as it compares to Step 1 scores? Are grades equally weighed against Step 1 scores or are Step 1 scores more important? My understanding is that your grades in MS III and MS IV are much more important than the grades you earn in MS I and MS II. In order to get into a difficult residency (ortho, for example), would it be good enough to just pass your classes as long as you scored well (say 240) on Step 1? Any knowledge from those who know what they are talking about would be greatly appreciated.