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I guess my question is, if you take the USMLE Step 2 without the USMLE Step 1, will allopathic residency programs give you consideration? Thanks!
I guess my question is, if you take the USMLE Step 2 without the USMLE Step 1, will allopathic residency programs give you consideration? Thanks!
I guess my question is, if you take the USMLE Step 2 without the USMLE Step 1, will allopathic residency programs give you consideration? Thanks!
In the above scenario, an ACGME program would have to accept comlex step 1 in lieu of the usmle step 1. If it's a competitive ACGME residency you're aiming for, the above scenario will be highly unlikely.
Step 1 carries much more weight than Step 2 in the residency application process. In fact, some programs don't require step 2 scores during the application process or even after matching (they will need them though during your residency).
In fact, some programs don't require step 2 scores during the application process or even after matching (they will need them though during your residency).
What if you've failed step 1 USMLE and aced step 2 USMLE? Would allopathic programs out there even consider you?
In the above scenario, an ACGME program would have to accept comlex step 1 in lieu of the usmle step 1. If it's a competitive ACGME residency you're aiming for, the above scenario will be highly unlikely.
Step 1 carries much more weight than Step 2 in the residency application process. In fact, some programs don't require step 2 scores during the application process or even after matching (they will need them though during your residency).
Holy batman. That was me 2 years ago.
I matched. 👍
Who is that in your avatar?
So what's your conclusion about only taking Step 2?
Congratulations, too.
Thanks!
I'd say one can match with a good Step 2 score (230 or higher). I had a good Step score, but took it late, which was another confounding variable. Best advice is to take Step 2 early (prior to ERAS being open on 9/1) for the best chance. It is tougher and you likely have to be realistic, but I matched into a good program despite only a Step 2 and taking it late. Even a low Step 1 score (200s-210s) can get you a match into a good program as long as you have Step 2 scores in the 230s-240s to compensate. Rotating at the program helps, too, which I did not do.
Hope this helps.
Got mine back today- just in time to apply.