HoenikeYang
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I am really a newbie here, I just knew the website yesterday. and this is my question:
Is it true that you need to pass the exam in the first time and you need to get a high
grade?? I am a IMG, it seems everyone here got a high grade like 99 or 95 in step one.
I just want to know , for a IMG,what kind of grade we need and, what is the consequence
if we take the exam for more than one time.
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| DRFP
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Welcome
You are more likely to get a higher score the first time
As far as everyone getting a 99 or 95 here, that is far from true, yes some have but others are in the 70's and 80's, you need at least a 185 or 75 to pass.
I have screwed up twice and now preparing for my third time.
The problem as an IMG if you are not an American is getting a residency, its harder to do with repeated attempts, this is true for Americans as well, but being one may give a slight advantage in some cases.
So yes you should try to get this passed the first time.
Good Luck
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| HoenikeYang
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Thank you for your detailed reply, can you tell me what makes you want to take the exam for the third time, are you a IMG? what is your plan for the USMLE?
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| DRFP
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Oh my I hate this exam and I do not want to retake it a 3rd time
I failed twice
thats the only reason
If you pass High score, Low score but pass you are done no retakes
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| noname
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well, yea, of course, you want to pass the first time you take it. you don't want to do the same thing over and over.
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| beginner
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DRFP,
ARE YOU A IMG?
Do national graduates take the same exams than IMGs do?
Is the minimum passing score the same that for IMGs?
I'm an IMG, I have never taken any of the steps, right now working as a MT in a physician office laboratory, I have been working as a MT for 2 years, does that count as US experience for ecfmg purposes?????
Thanks
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