Step II USMLE Step 2 CS rumors

[GolanT]

I've heard rumors that Step 2 CS was going to be optional. Can anyone confirm or deny?

 

[funkless]

I haven't heard anything about this, including at the most recent AAMC national convention. Oh, well. We can still pray...

 

[Telemachus]

Deny.

 

[Hawkeye Kid]

optional as in "we'll still offer it but you only take/pay $1K for it if you want to"? that makes absolutely no sense--who would volunteer to do that? besides, they wouldn't be able to fund it if it weren't required.

 

[EctopicFetus]

I have heard that this thing might be on its last legs.. nothing about it being optional.. Optional is fancy speak for no one will do it!

 

[bigfrank]

I've heard rumors that Step 2 CS was going to be optional. Can anyone confirm or deny?

If it becomes optional, I want my friggin' money back.

 

[Anandimide]

The only thing I've heard about this is that there is a mandatory 5 year period (mandated by whom I don't know) before this exam can be eliminated. Bummer that means I'm still taking it....