E entropy Senior Member 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Apr 21, 2002 Messages 219 Reaction score 4 Apr 21, 2002 #1 Members don't see this ad. is it possible to start a residency without taking step 2 ?
N NuMD97 Senior Member 10+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Feb 2, 2002 Messages 539 Reaction score 3 Apr 22, 2002 #2 Don't count on it. Though I did know of someone who had "connections" who did. But indubitably this is the rare exception.
Don't count on it. Though I did know of someone who had "connections" who did. But indubitably this is the rare exception.
Winged Scapula Cougariffic! Moderator Emeritus Lifetime Donor Verified Member Faculty Platinum Member Joined Apr 9, 2000 Messages 39,952 Reaction score 18,721 Apr 22, 2002 #3 I can only speak of our program in that we require it, and the completion of Step 3 by the end of 1st year. It was always my impression that most programs (if not your medical school) require Step 2 before you start.
I can only speak of our program in that we require it, and the completion of Step 3 by the end of 1st year. It was always my impression that most programs (if not your medical school) require Step 2 before you start.