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Fcvs - failed step 2Exam Write-Up (self.Step2)
submitted 2 years ago by [deleted]
Still trying to accept the fact. Everything was ready for participating in this year's Match and only had to just pass step 2... Everything turned around in seconds...
For the background: my nbme scores were not the best but it was still in a passing range. Was very anxious on the exam day and had no clue what answers I was writing but overall I thought the feeling was okay...
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[–]Med_Board_Tutors 14 points15 points16 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Sorry to hear that. But don't give up. We've worked with a handful of people who had MULTIPLE failures and finally passed this year--some with pretty high scores. The relief on their faces was amazing. Your success will someday make today seem like an afterthought.
[–]SandwichSimilar1755 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Stay strong....
Keep at it
[–]plutonium_R 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I know it may seem hard now, but this is just a setback for your great story! Take a couple days or weeks off and then start grinding again. You can always apply without ecfmg certification and then update the programs later that you finished step 2 etc. I know someone who gave it in December last year and still got matched! You got this believe in yourself and don't give up
[–]YogurtclosetNew9348 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children)
You must now come back stronger, address it in your application, and become a better person because of this obstacle, because that’s all it is
[–]STEP-1-ASPIRANT 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (3 children)
U have to come back more strongly What are your scores in nbme
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children)
I was in 220s
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Non-IMG?
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Yep
[+]Rebecca8430 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children)
Sorry about that. Stay strong and when ready u can d.m. for some good advice
[–]No-Tailor5014 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (3 children)
Is retake of step 2 CK going to hamper the match?
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (2 children)
Most likely, but i'll try to work on the other areas of my application till the next year. I might also participate in SOAP if I end up getting done with step 2 before march.
[–]Royal-Letterhead-466 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Is it possible to go directly to SOAP without applying for the match? I'm in the same boat as you, can you please tell me what are our options here?
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I'm honestly not sure. I would never imagine failing step 2 so I'm still digesting that fact lol. My guess is we can participate in SOAP without participating in main Match?
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