USMLE scores- what PD expect??

[valdas]

hi everyone,
i thought it would be intersting to discuss about mle scores - anyone has got any ideas what do programs expect from us???

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[asavil]

Yes, a score of 231 on the USMLE 1 (for an IMG) is that ok - can I get into a surgical residency with that?

 

[rirriri]

this isn't the surgery board. maybe you should go ask over there if you are trying to get Surgery.

as for USMLE scores, i dunno if you can just generalise, because like others have said, there are many factors used as valid criteria for recruitment.

someone with a 230 and now particular interest in Path may not be selected over someone with a 195 and a genuine interest in Pathology.

things aren't so cut and dry. If it were something like Radiology, then you can safely say that an IMG would have to have a 240+ to be considered due to the competitiveness, but Path is not an uber-competitive field.

so the miscellaneous factors play a bigger part.

cheers

 

[pathstudent]

Is there a step 1 or 2 minimum score other than passing?

And also are there scores that can guarantee serious consideration assuming you have any personality at all and can convey interest in the field.

 

[GreatPumpkin]

There are no hard and fast rules. The higher the better of course, but I would say most residency programs don't have any specific set point where you are assured a spot or not (unless you never passed). The whole applicant is looked at not just one number.

 

[cookypuss3]

Yup, depends on the program. The one I'm interested in has a minimum of 200, but I'm sure every place is different.

 

[rads19]

would you mind sharing what program that is that requires at least a 200? this may help some of us to get a general opinion of what scores are required for a certain level of program. thanks!