DrMary
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Hi!Just found out my Step2CK score...78...do any of you know if I have any chance of getting into an IM program?I failed Step 1 and will retake it soon.I am an IMG but have no problems with visa as I am an Amer. citizen.Most programs I looked at req atleast 80 to get an interview.Don't know what to do now...
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| cody
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hey dr mary !
Congrats! one obstacle is over. gather yourself & take step1 with renewed vigour! being an US-ctizen, you beat majority of the imgs anyways.
remember its not only your scores, its the whole package that matters; your previous clinical exposure,strong LORs, good PS and above all your own self as you present in the interviews.
I have some friends in similar situation as yours, doing IM in good programs ! try to make up for the scores with an observership/ research position/publications & thus good US LORs !
CHEER UP & GL
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| drkpp
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dont worry. just hang on try gettin a god score in the step1 and try finishing step3 before u apply that way it will be an advantage
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| ektara
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Hey buddy, keep your chin up.  A friend of mine failed step 1, retook it and passed. and he passed step 2. he did get into IM residency. so, work hard, get a great score on step 1. and like cody said, it's the whole package that counts.
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| chemamr
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Hey Dr. Mary, cheer up!, in fact you have real, good possiblities to get an IM residency program, more if you are a US citizen. Just study hard for step 1 and youŽll be done, without any problem. Good for you !!
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| DrMary
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Thank you to all those who replied. Your kind words lifted up my spirit...Good luck to all of us!
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