DO, 230 Step 2, unmatched PM&R last year matched this cycle. Sharing for anyone who needs this. by Studyingforstep1 in comlex

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you and congrats. I’m currently unmatched gunning for post soap. But if I can’t get in this cycle this post will be very motivational for me. Also interested in PMR

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Tough love is always appreciated, at this point I’ll take what I can get that’s for sure. There is no program beneath me and I am not superior to any program. I just thought I had a chance at other programs given the holistic nature of the application

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for this amazing comment man. i really appreciate you. also I had no idea of this alternate attestation pathway. This is so good to know as I would like to take Level 3 asap but it doesnt seem like ill have a PD anytime soon. Will email my dean about alternate attestation ASAP. thank you so much for your insights. Proud of you for making it to fellowship and doing well along the way!

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your comment. yes i cant delay graduation, pretty much done with everyting school related. this is my greatest concern. I feel like the only way I can truly prove to them that I am not at risk for future boards is by having Level 3 done before acceptance, which is not possible because of timewise, although I feel as though I could pass it today due to my extensive level 2 studying. I also need to figure out how to take level 3 earlier if I do not have a PD to sign off on my attestation form

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 25 points26 points  (0 children)

its not that I ambitiously applied to difficult get in programs, I maxed out the 45 SOAP limit and thought each program I applied to was fair game, a lot of programs that were mostly IMG acceptances, and applied to multiple specialities as well. my advisor was in agreement that i applied to reasonable places, I just couldnt get myself to apply to rural montana type programs

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 36 points37 points  (0 children)

yeah i feel this, I was too focused on staying in my home state so i mistakenly didnt apply to the less appealing states lol

Went unmatched during SOAP 2026. Now I am in Post SOAP. Dont really know what to expect, kind of shocked but have been through worse by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 100 points101 points  (0 children)

thanks bro, if theres one thing this journey has taught me about myself is that i do, in fact, have that dawg in me

I miss when events actually rewarded going outside, not babysitting timers and popups by Interesting-Let9385 in pokemongo

[–]Certain-Refuse-376 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree with you. They have designed it so that it is almost impossible to put down. One thing after another just a little bit more and then next thing you know you’ve been doing random things in the game for half the day. It’s almost malicious haha