Step 2CK necessary for peds residencies?

[pedsstudent]

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I'm an MS3 at a US med school, applying to peds residencies this fall. I got a 237 on Step 1 and will be looking at NYC peds residencies (Columbia, Einstein, Mount Sinai, etc.)

Do you think I need to take Step 2CK before I apply? Or can I delay it until December?

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[griega87]

You have to look at each program individually--their website should say. No matter what, you can apply without Step 2CK. 2 of 19 programs I applied to would not rank me in February if they did not have my score. I would play it safe and take CK no later than October. I think each year, more and more programs are going to want to see that you passed all your boards (Step 1, Step 2 Ck and CS) before they rank you high. Especially since peds is getting increasingly competitive.

Good luck!

 

[Siverhideo1985]

237 is very solid for peds residency.

But if you don't get an interview at one of those programs that you really wanted you may be haunted by the what-if?

If your step 1 is the lone shining star in your application, I'd top it off with a strong Step 2 (come on, you can do 250 at least!)...if the rest of your application is the same or even better (you're on SDN, I am sure you got all Honors and stuff) then I think you're fine.