Taking Step 1 as a DO. Advice with P/F now

[Neurogirl24]

---

Members don't see this ad.

I’m beginning to wonder if it’s worth the extra stress and money to take step one if it’s past fail. I’m thinking about taking step two instead to get a score and sent me a part what is everybody else’s opinion on this. I want to be competitive and I just feel like another pass fail score is not going to set me apart.

 

[MateoGM416]

This thread could probably give you some insight

Should DO take USMLE 1 & 2 or is STEP 1 no longer needed (so STEP 2 only) as it is P/F?

The specialty I want is not very competitive (PM&R or Community Neuro) so I am just wondering how many board exams I will have to take? Would applying with a P on COMELX 1 and a STEP 2 and COMLEX score be enough or will programs require I take get a P on STEP 1 as well as a STEP 2 score?

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[DOVinciRobot]

Screening people that don’t have a P on Step 1 will be the first filter PDs employ.