What is my chance of catching up? - ldahab

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I am 2008 grad. passed CS 1st attempt ,shocked by CK score 208 1st attempt ,,hv not done step 1 yet ,plz advice me of the best way of improving my chance to residency,, I dnt hv visa issues ,,and hvnt done any USCE apart from volunteering in a free clinic ..plz help ..Is there any chance to apply this year and wt is the last date for me to take step 1 so I can be certified in the suitable time ..Thnx in advance

[ArchivalUser]

Where r u Iowa and Peppino?!!!!
plz help

[ArchivalUser]

Don't FK up and rush step one! Let these words become a part of you. All the other stuff such as paperwork is secondary.

[ArchivalUser]

dont rush it.
Study very hard for the step 1 and do it when u are ready.
As to whether u apply this year or not will depend on how soon u will take the step one and the other parameters in your application (USCE, LORS, publications etc). Nevertheless without step 1 and being IMG...its an uphill task. maybe apply to some few programs this year just to try your luck. But gotta be realistic

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Do not apply and waste money. Take your time you are still fresh and step one is the true beast. Step 2 is considered easy when compared to it.

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If you want to be eligible for this year you probably will have to finish your step by end of August.

If you have not started preparing for step 1 and you are to start now its going to be a difficult goal to meet.

I agree with what nrmp and docsammd are saying. Make sure you give your self enough time to get good scores on step 1 and 3 even if it means waiting until next years match.

But you gotta get USCE, without USCE you need to be a stellar candidate for many programs to consider you.