sirosman
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Hi everyone
I have been out of school since 2003 and have been teaching at university level (in california) and getting my masters in health services administration. I am an IMG [American] (Caribbean grad) but ended up taking step 1 and failed it twice - about 3 years ago. Did my rotations in England, some in the US. Have clinical observership LOR from a local physician too...
Now, I am studying for step 1 again (frankly for the first time! I didn't study for it before - just looked at 1st aid a week before... stupid idea, I know) and am freaking out thinking this is never going to work...
The question is: is there any chance of me finding a residency with two fails and being out of school for three-fours years?! [looking for FM or Peds or Psych]
I think I can get around a 200 to 210 easily on step 1 (which I am taking later this month). But since, my grades (1st two years) weren't excellent (lots of Honors in my rotations and electives though) and the fact that I have two fails in step 1, I keep thinking it is never going to happen.
I wanted to get other's opinion and realistic assessment on this...
Edited by sirosman on 11/30/06 - 01:26 PM
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| RayBerg
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I'm not sure how your university let you do rotations w/o passing step 1. But if you did get honors in your rotations and you can hit that 210, you'll definitely match somewhere (despite failing Step1 2x). If you're a good interviewer you might even get into a university program. Btw which Carib program did you go to? My understanding is that you can only do Family Medicine as a rotation w/o passing Step 1. I guess I was wrong.
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| sirosman
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Thanks for the reply. I am just a bit discouraged I guess because I hear so many people are not getting IV's even.
BTW, went to St. Matthew's and yes, in 2002 or so they didn't require a step 1 score for rotations.
GL
Edited by sirosman on 12/03/06 - 03:43 PM
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