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Dear friends
I started going through freida and many programs want a score of 85 plus on step1 which i don't have .
i have only 80 on stp 1 and 99 on stp2ck and 92 on stp 3 done with cs.
Should i apply or not to those programs where I do not meet their step 1 cut-off? are they strict about it?
also, what is the number of programs I should probably apply to get matched in IM?
i am in confusion .plz bbb or anyone with a good piece of advice .........
Thanks.
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| step2ckjan07
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If i were you i will definately apply to all programs i want to even the ones that say above 85....your changing scores show your ability to improve and maintain ...so dont hesitate...Apply!
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| ram3
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It depends are you a us citizen due you have usce thats very important
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| GLO MD
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I would apply...programs are not 100% followers of their cut-offs in cases such as yourself. For instance, your 99 has a lot of weight and I would consider you higher then someone with two 85's and I'm sure programs do that too. You never know which programs will bend their rules a little bit if they see something that they like so go ahead and do try. Specially if your step 1 score is not that low. GL and remember that your limits are only the ones that you impose to yourself.
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| just do it
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Thanks stp2ckjan, ram3, GLOMD!
I need H1.
anymore inputs, ..from other members.
by the way, should I explain in my personal statement (PS) -"'the reason for my low stp1 score" is it a good thing or bad thing in one's PS?
Thanks friends.
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| GLO MD
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Don't even mention that!!!....this is all about merchandising...you only talk of the good stuff and make yourself shine!!!!
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| just do it
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GLO MD....it looks like you are really an already "Glowing MD".
Thanks and keep supporting....
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| just do it
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My first rejection from univ of tenessee. I just hope my step1 score does not ruin my chances like this. Hope I'll get into a decent program atleast, if not great ones.my step 1/2/3 scores are 80/99/92. i now don't need a visa, as I'll have EAD in oct . So, just one mistake haunts you forever.
anyways, those who didn't apply yet, plz observe that uni of tenessee is strict abt its criteria. And those who are preparing for exAMS, TAKE EACH STEP WITH ALL PREP & in a good time with no distractions.
"Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine Program at the University
of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Please be advised that your application does not meet the minimum requirements
for our residency program and will not be considered for an interview.
Application requirements are posted on our website at:
http://www.utmem.edu/Internal/applicant/img.html
Sincerely,
Karey Conlee, Coordinator
Internal Medicine"
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| GLO MD
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I am sorry to hear that my dear friend...their lost!! But that is just an example of rigid criteria there are also a lot of programs that are not as rigid so keep the faith!!
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