usmle scores and pediatrics programs

[drredish]

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iam an intern right now,and wondering about step 1. actually confused
how might my score should be for pediatrics residency.?? is it important more than step 2 for appyling ?? or total USMLE score ??please help me about USMLE scores and pediatrics programs.
thanks so much,
drredish😀

 

[Winged Scapula]

The term "intern" in the US is used to refer to the first year of graduate medical education. Your status says medical student, so I suspect you are an FMG doing a government mandated intern year required for graduation.

In general USMLE Step 1 is most important because all students will have taken it at the time of application; not all students have taken Step 2. Therefore, Step 1 is the great equalizer. However, you should do as well as you can on both examinations, regardless of the specialty you're applying for.