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About Residency Chances
chess77 - 04-24-11 16:41
i ve step 1 score of 91 and step 2 score of 79 unfortunately..do i stand any chance of getting a pg or shud i leave the idea of doing pg from US
chess77 - 04-24-11 16:41
i ve step 1 score of 91 and step 2 score of 79 unfortunately..do i stand any chance of getting a pg or shud i leave the idea of doing pg from US
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Re: About Residency Chances adonis123 - 04-24-11 23:47 
posted by chess77 on 04-24-11 16:41
i ve step 1 score of 91 and step 2 score of 79 unfortunately..do i stand any chance of getting a pg or shud i leave the idea of doing pg from US
i ve step 1 score of 91 and step 2 score of 79 unfortunately..do i stand any chance of getting a pg or shud i leave the idea of doing pg from US
It depends on the type of specialty u want to match into.IM will be difficult to get into IM,but FM n Psych r still possible for u to get into.
Generally,most IM programs have a cut-off score criterion of at least 85 on each step.
Have u registered for Step-2CS?If u have then pass it only on the first attempt.
Best Wishes!
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Re: About Residency Chances enrollaca - 04-28-11 14:35 Dear chess77,
Please do not get discouraged, or give up hope because of your Step 2 results. I know of two IMGâs who secured Residency positions with USMLE scores in the mid 70âs to low 80âs during the 2011 Match; their success was due to their âoverallâ application. Residency programs do not solely base their criteria on USMLEâs scores alone and there are many other factors which may help increase your competitiveness for securing a Residency position. One way to greatly increase your overall application is by doing âU.S. Hands-On Clinicalsâ. Are you currently doing any type of hands-on clinicals at this time?
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Re: About Residency Chances adonis123 - 04-29-11 06:17 posted by enrollaca on 04-28-11 14:35
Dear chess77,
Please do not get discouraged, or give up hope because of your Step 2 results. I know of two IMGâs who secured Residency positions with USMLE scores in the mid 70âs to low 80âs during the 2011 Match; their success was due to their âoverallâ application. Residency programs do not solely base their criteria on USMLEâs scores alone and there are many other factors which may help increase your competitiveness for securing a Residency position. One way to greatly increase your overall application is by doing âU.S. Hands-On Clinicalsâ. Are you currently doing any type of hands-on clinicals at this time?
Dear chess77,
Please do not get discouraged, or give up hope because of your Step 2 results. I know of two IMGâs who secured Residency positions with USMLE scores in the mid 70âs to low 80âs during the 2011 Match; their success was due to their âoverallâ application. Residency programs do not solely base their criteria on USMLEâs scores alone and there are many other factors which may help increase your competitiveness for securing a Residency position. One way to greatly increase your overall application is by doing âU.S. Hands-On Clinicalsâ. Are you currently doing any type of hands-on clinicals at this time?
It is true but not that common as well.So, one shud be prepared for the worst case scenario as well.
Best Wishes!
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