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help needed with a low step1 score and 2006 match

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doc_2004
Forum Junior

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Posts: 71

08/19/05 - 06:39 PM

hi to all ... i am an IMG 2004 grad...passed step1 with 82/200..i know not a great score but still i passed and this is history...planning to take ck in november and cs by mid november though visa status wud decide tht date more...just wanted help in knowing my chances for 2006's match...is it possible for me to take it...or i have missed the bus...all advices r welcomed and plz give me advice if i shud apply to programs now with step1 score only....or when to apply...too confused...i hope someone wud help me and advice a bit here...

doc_2004
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Topics: 8
Posts: 71

08/21/05 - 06:32 AM

no replies from anyone sad

please may anyone suggest anything..

alpi
Forum Junior

Topics: 6
Posts: 20

08/21/05 - 12:39 PM

it is up to you. But I think it is better to apply. You should be able to match in IM or FP somewhere. I have heard of people with your scores getting positions

Good luck.

doc_2004
Forum Junior

Topics: 8
Posts: 71

08/22/05 - 03:57 PM

thanks a lot alpi for ur advice...right now anything is valuable...i am kinda confused how to go abt it..shud i just start searching take the token and use my step1 score..esp since i know i could do much better in step2...during step1 had some personal prob in between kinda messed the whole exam...but anyways..could u or anyone guide me a bit abt the time slot...shud i apply now...esp since i wud be giving ck in first week of nov...and i read somewhere over here tht by mid nov i shud have the result in my hand which i donot think wud be possible sad

....and this ERAS is all beyond me...

waiting for any help here..thanks in advance

panzerkrieg
Forum Senior

Topics: 25
Posts: 51

09/05/05 - 03:05 PM

hello

i have the same problem cant give CK before november.......please tell me what you r planning i am still trying if i can get a spot in the match go all out for postmatch and just trust to luck

nail
Forum Newbie

Topics: 1
Posts: 3

09/07/05 - 03:07 PM

i am in same situation very confused,i wnat to apply with step1+ck score ,but that will be early dec,will i get any interview,i am planning IM residensy.

moechica
Forum Newbie

Topics: 1
Posts: 4

09/07/05 - 09:35 PM

it is hard, but there is programs out there that will accept you grin

! hmm try finding a service to match, like matcharesident.com

hope that helps.. and wish you the best of luck!

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