I plan on getting into residency in 2005 but I have not taken any one of the three exams(step 1, step 2 CK, CS) yet. What would be the latest time for me to finish all the exams without missing the match? Any input is appreciated.
timing for the match
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As a 2004 applicant, my advice would be to get them all completed and official by September, at the latest. If you need a VISA- throw step 3 into that mix...
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wiseguy,
do you mean get your scores back by September as well or have taken the exams and can wait for the scores?
do you mean get your scores back by September as well or have taken the exams and can wait for the scores?
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Hi guys,
I'm a 2005'er, myself. I think I'll take my Step 2 CS in July and Step 2 CK in late september. Late september is probably a little, well, late but I can't fit it in anywhere else.
Man, that seems like it's coming up soon. Are y'all getting nervous about the whole application process? I certainly am.
I'm a 2005'er, myself. I think I'll take my Step 2 CS in July and Step 2 CK in late september. Late september is probably a little, well, late but I can't fit it in anywhere else.
Man, that seems like it's coming up soon. Are y'all getting nervous about the whole application process? I certainly am.
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i am getting nervous, and i am a 2006 match hopeful.
but, as an international, we have to work on the timing. basically, i want a complete application by the earliest date, which is in sept 2005. that means between now and then i have to get some good US clinical experience, write step 2 (both parts), gather LOR's and attend school here in the CR from Oct.-June. basically i have this summer, next christmas and the following summer....
well, i could also just be a bit anal....nah, not me!😛
but, as an international, we have to work on the timing. basically, i want a complete application by the earliest date, which is in sept 2005. that means between now and then i have to get some good US clinical experience, write step 2 (both parts), gather LOR's and attend school here in the CR from Oct.-June. basically i have this summer, next christmas and the following summer....
well, i could also just be a bit anal....nah, not me!😛
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it is BEST to get everything done and official- meaning graded- by September (preferably early). This includes Step 3 if you want an H1 visa. Believe me, PD's look upon a candidate who has completed his/her exams much more favorably...
