Steps 1+CK done! Advice Needed

[HopeTo99]

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Hey everyone

I'm new to this forum but it seems like all u guys are experts in the matter so I'll ask. I'm an IMG and just finished steps 1 + 2CK with scores of 232/99 and 243/99 and I'll be applying for IM. Do you think I'm in a good position to apply to a decent university program? and I don't mean the top tier ones(Harvard) since they do not accept IMGs anyway? I'm looking to do fellowship

Thanks!

 

[DocDanny]

I imagine so.

I mean, I know IMGs have a harder path, but 230-240 is a strong score.

 

[squareknot]

Your numbers look good, but to be safe, apply widely and be sure to include some community programs as well. There are general rumors about applying for residency to be more competitive across all fields in the upcoming years (with the increase in USMGs, which may have some rollover effects on IMG/FMG).

 

[HopeTo99]

Thanks folks. Appreciate it! Would a US specialty specific LoR help?

 

[MrBigLips]

Thanks folks. Appreciate it! Would a US specialty specific LoR help?

Absolutely! And congrats on the great scores.👍

 

[Ishie1013]

Hey everyone

I'm new to this forum but it seems like all u guys are experts in the matter so I'll ask. I'm an IMG and just finished steps 1 + 2CK with scores of 232/99 and 243/99 and I'll be applying for IM. Do you think I'm in a good position to apply to a decent university program? and I don't mean the top tier ones(Harvard) since they do not accept IMGs anyway? I'm looking to do fellowship

Thanks!

You should be in good shape if you apply broadly. I have a number of friends that matched university IM programs with lower scores than yours. Are your clinical years in the US?

 

[HopeTo99]

Sadly, no, but I'm planning on doing a 4-week elective real soon since I'm still a student (final year) in my home country.

 

[Ishie1013]

That's a bit more complicated, but a US letter should help. Check the programs' sites. Many of them specify under IMG requirements whether or not a year of clinical medicine in the US is required. Whether or not you need Visa sponsorship also seems to influence them strongly, but go broad.

 

[HopeTo99]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Saladin MD]

Standard SDN post: "I have a [insert fantastic score here] on Step 1 and [fantastic score] on Step 2. Do I stand a chance?"

You know you "stand a chance". Why post?

Is it really believable that someone who studied hard enough to get a 230+ and 240+ hadn't invested enough time in researching the average scores of those who get accepted to residency scores?

Why not just post honestly and just say how happy you are at your scores and that you can't resist the temptation to show off? I would certainly do that, and I have no problem with that.