your opinion on ERAS and USMLE Step II

[sweetlenovo88]

I am a 2010 DO graduate that did not match in EM and will be doing a master's in the year off. I am reapplying for the match and have decided to take the USMLE step II. I have an average Comlex score and want to boost my step II score especially for MD programs. I never took USMLE step I but am still eligible for II.

My question has to do with timing and ERAS. When I apply, I want the USMLE score to be there. What is considered a late application for ERAS?

I would like to take the test in mid August/late August. With a four week turn around I would be applying in mid/late september.

Is this considered late for MD residencies? I know DO residencies open a bit earlier. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

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[NotAProgDirector]

September should be fine for essentially all programs. ERAS doesn't open for us until Sept 1, so anythingf in September is still pretty early.

 

[calespine]

Just a heads up- any step 2 ck tests taken after august 12 will have to wait until october 6 for scores.