What are the long-term consequences of remediation for a MS1 block

[Purple_Yams]

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I just finished MS1 years with one failed class.
Our school is PASS/FAIL, and once remediated successfully there is no mark in the final transcript.
My adviser did say that we will have to report it to residency programs if asked about it. I do not know that will be a common part of the application or that she meant if specifically asked.

Do residency programs often ask about remediation, and how will it affect my prospects?
Thanks!

 

[ProfMD]

To my knowledge we have never asked about remediation. Also, the common belief is that preclinical grades are much less important than your step 1 score. I certainly don't pay much attention to the preclinical grades.

So, I would say don't worry about it. Just make sure you pass the remediation and do well on step 1.

 

[SphereGlobe]

This is definitely school dependent. Different schools have different reporting policies. Ask around to see how your school handles this situation. (Is it included in the Dean's letter? Does it show up anywhere? etc.)

 

[cbrons]

Who knows. Just do not fail step I.

 

[The Kraken]

I just finished MS1 years with one failed class.
Our school is PASS/FAIL, and once remediated successfully there is no mark in the final transcript.
My adviser did say that we will have to report it to residency programs if asked about it. I do not know that will be a common part of the application or that she meant if specifically asked.

Do residency programs often ask about remediation, and how will it affect my prospects?
Thanks!

Yeah who gives a **** about first year. Learn as much as possible year 2 and kill step 1.

 

[Crayola227]

I'm sad to say I think it's part of the ERAS app itself as one of the question boxes to fill out, if you've ever remediated or whatever.
I could be wrong.

Most state licensing apps I saw seemed to ask as well. I might be wrong.

 

[Siggy]

Most state licensing apps I saw seemed to ask as well. I might be wrong.

I had to repeat a year of med school and every time I renew my resident license in Florida I have to send in a letter explaining what happened. This year I just edited it to include "have completed IM PGY1 on track and without issues" and sent essentially the same letter as the prior year. No issues and, to be honest, I don't foresee any issues with full licensure either. It's just an extra hoop.

 

[Crayola227]

I had to repeat a year of med school and every time I renew my resident license in Florida I have to send in a letter explaining what happened. This year I just edited it to include "have completed IM PGY1 on track and without issues" and sent essentially the same letter as the prior year. No issues and, to be honest, I don't foresee any issues with full licensure either. It's just an extra hoop.

It's true and a good point that while the "stain" never completely goes away, the earlier in your training it was and the smaller it is the less and less it matters with time usually.

Buck up OP. Fill the stuff out honestly.
I didn't catch what was the specialty you were going for.

For most not super competitive specialties, even medium competitive ones you will still be able to match with such a "Scarlett letter" although it might be to - gasp! - a community program or somewhere less exciting to live like Oklahoma.

It will all work out. Remember life is mostly managing expectations.