Step 2 CS

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I am a USMG and I failed Step 2 CS the first time. Passed the second time. How much will it hurt me when I apply for derm match?
 
cormac said:
I am a USMG and I failed Step 2 CS the first time. Passed the second time. How much will it hurt me when I apply for derm match?
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That depends how the rest of your application looks like (see below). I'll paste what I pasted in another thread:
  • Tier of your medical school?
  • Preclinical grades?
  • Clinical Grades?
  • AOA?
  • Rank in your medical school class?
  • Step scores?
  • Research? What type (basic science vs. clinical)? Where they posters, abstracts, or publications?
  • LORs from academic dermatologists?
Based on how strong this is, will determine whether you matched. As Step 2 CS is only graded pass/fail, and you passed, I think it is something that might be mentioned if they go searching for it, but I don't think it will be harped on, esp. since most PDs know it's a waste-of-time test. You passed, that's what's important.
 
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Nowadays your grades for all the USMLE exams you have taken are automatically visible as long as you agree to transmit your USMLE transcript. You can't really hide a failure if you have taken the exam at the time you submit ERAS, unfortunately. I would say that unless you do a research fellowship or have a strong tie with a derm big wig , the chances of you getting in would be very slim...
 
Dermione Granger said:
Nowadays your grades for all the USMLE exams you have taken are automatically visible as long as you agree to transmit your USMLE transcript. You can't really hide a failure if you have taken the exam at the time you submit ERAS, unfortunately. I would say that unless you do a research fellowship or have a strong tie with a derm big wig , the chances of you getting in would be very slim...
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Congratulations on your 2nd post!
 
anyone know if there are any derm programs that require your CS score to be back before rank lists? i know there are a few that require CK, but heard some programs have started requiring CS as well..
 
exeunt said:
anyone know if there are any derm programs that require your CS score to be back before rank lists? i know there are a few that require CK, but heard some programs have started requiring CS as well..
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Never heard of CS being an actual requirement before rank lists - mainly bc it's known to be a joke of an exam and Pass/Fail scoring.
 
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