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@mom2collegekids The USMLE used to be a factor in getting into residency along with grades etc. I am not sure how important the percentiles are nowadays. I will say this: I firmly believe that there are programs out there in any specialty available if you are willing to go to them.
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For example, when I was applying for residency, orthopedics was very competitive. A classmate of mine who didn’t have very good grades managed to get into an ortho program in Detroit. Now I’m sure the neighborhood wasn’t nice, and the work hours were probably long, but you can do anything for five years if you have to…
So in summary, I dont think a substellar USMLE part 1 would be a deal breaker. Passing is the most important thing.
Most people do better on step 2 because it is clinically oriented. He can still make his mark there.
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@Nerdyparent I will pass this along to son. thanks.
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Although Step 1 is an important factor in considering whether to offer interview, it’s not the only one. All of his third year, perhaps early fourth year as well (e.g clinical performances, LORs (especially if from MDs in specialty), Step 2, MSPE, etc) also will play important roles in deciding whether S gets IIs to his desired specialty. The point is there is still much in S’s control which hopefully will go along with his soon to be learned strong Step 1 score.
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@Jugulator20 Thank you…I will pass this along as well.
Do you think that “away rotations” help in a better way?