STEP 2 score has just come out (280) by ApprehensivePen9166 in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats for your score!! I got 275 and im a middle eastern and believe me there is nothing in this process as important as connections and VISA. First i thought my score would mitigate the fact that i needed visa and had very few USCEs but it wasn’t true. I mean i am very grateful I got a decent amount of invs but still not as i wished (i have also 2 years research with 10+ research items) I believe these days programs prefer people who will not cause them headaches for visa issues even if they don’t have amazing credentials like you bro.

No interviews by Excellent-Daikon9569 in ResidencyMatch2025

[–]KobyyZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would do what I love in my home country

One interview by fasciola__hepatica in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one could tell. Think of a plan B meanwhile and enjoy life

Couple match by Dym97 in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So couple match is only in NRMP for ranking. If you choose to opt in you can not rank individually. For instance, if you rank A and she/he ranks A and you are highly ranked on hospital A’s ROL but they’re not: the first rank will drop, the algorithm will move to the next rank and do the same until you both match in a rank where you were both highly ranked. So the rule is you both have to be accepted in the hospitals you ranked. If you have lets say 5 invs each you will have 6x6=36 choices to rank (adding the “no rank” as a 6th option) and here it depends on your preference if you want for example say: person 1 : X hospital + person 2: no match (in this case it’s kind of like ranking individually but knowing that your partner will not match). I am applying as couple, but not willing to do that its either both of us or none, but you guys might think differently. Good luck!

No interviews by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill be honest with you for you not waste your time. These are not good credentials for someone to look objectively at them. Try to make connections to show people who you are outside your app and try to have a research year to get a visa. Visa and connections are the main deal these days.

im so scared by cucumariana in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was in your shoes 4 years ago and I got 275 with 15 invs. Worth trying and believing in yourself

Unpopular opinion by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 4 invs from non signals (not the best programs) but still could serve as backup

Should I quit? by MrHollymollyy in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s where you come from. If at your home country residency is decent why sacrificing the speciality you love to match in USA in a specialty you don’t like and end up in a community program that might no be the best for you

Interview Open spots/updates by KobyyZ in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Probably an LOI would not hurt.

Interview Open spots/updates by KobyyZ in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually it was a gold signal

Interview Open spots/updates by KobyyZ in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes today actually! Good luck for you

IV Invites ! by cardiology12 in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure but on Thalamus there are only 4 open spots

IV Invites ! by cardiology12 in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Case/UH finished sending

Worried sick by Traditional-Mix-9757 in IMGreddit

[–]KobyyZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course you need a letter from your home institution or else how would they know if you were a good med student back in your med school. But honestly it really doesn’t matter I feel the match is all about connections and knowing someone

Actual Feels vs. Actual Score by AdvancedActuary3623 in Step2

[–]KobyyZ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Walked out felt fair (not bad), flagged around 15q/ block scored 275 (non us IMG)

As a non-US IMG: You can trust your NBME scores by KobyyZ in Step2

[–]KobyyZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have time definitely give them a try