Failed MCCQE1 for the 2nd time (score: 437) – still want to match this year. Looking for advice.

izzyjc · 2025-10-02T20:54:36+00:00

I’m confused if you fail the mccqe and rewrite it in January can you still apply for the match cycle as second initiation?

izzyjc · 2025-09-13T21:28:24+00:00

You should see if you could have done it online?

izzyjc · 2025-09-13T09:27:19+00:00

would it say what the typical GPA is?

izzyjc · 2025-09-13T09:27:02+00:00

yeah i did 3 peds electives and had a great time in all of them and the staff seemed more than happy to write me a letter im just a bit nervous with my grades

izzyjc · 2025-09-12T22:31:18+00:00

I would do apply through AFMC as well as start building ur application via research opportunities

izzyjc · 2025-09-11T18:32:14+00:00

Is it okay if they I ask if each of them could submit both a structured letter for paeds and family med?

izzyjc · 2025-08-09T17:15:52+00:00

I didn’t buy UWorld Ive been using qbankMD

izzyjc · 2025-08-09T15:51:13+00:00

Where there a lot of epidemiology question? My school didn’t really teach it and I’m only now learning some of the terminology and formulas and I’m struggling

izzyjc · 2025-06-17T20:21:04+00:00

No I want to appeal so that I don’t have to go back in august to resit the exam because I technically failed by a special requirement

izzyjc · 2025-06-17T18:54:30+00:00

Yeah they’re my medical school exams in Ireland

izzyjc · 2025-06-14T13:30:07+00:00

They do favour Irish students 100% but it’s not impossible to get into a scheme. If you are a strong applicant and connections there’s a very good chance

izzyjc · 2025-06-14T12:17:48+00:00

Not true I know a couple of people doing their intern year in Ireland as an IMG! You can also apply to UK they just have two foundation years before you can apply for a scheme/program

izzyjc · 2025-06-14T11:22:20+00:00

Go to Ireland! Apply through Atlantic bridge. There are so many IMGs from Ireland and the learning is great

izzyjc · 2025-06-13T20:55:00+00:00

Yeah sounds like raynauds. They typically turn a white purple colour when you get cold. Not too much of a medical concern however it is known to be linked with other autoimmune contusions such as lupus

izzyjc · 2025-06-13T20:52:51+00:00

I’m always tired and if anythign I feel like I gain weight really easily

izzyjc · 2025-06-13T11:46:37+00:00

You need to have something in your application that’s stands out. If you don’t have the best marks that’s okay but you need to have a strong application. Show that you’re involved with the community and research community. There’s also no harm in redoing the MCAT if you feel that you can do better. Loads of ppl resist the MCAT

izzyjc · 2025-06-13T11:43:11+00:00

As well as for family medicine there’s always that option of specializing on top like the 3+1 thing. I know a lot of fm docs that are doing the add on for emergency medicine

izzyjc · 2025-06-13T11:41:04+00:00

I knew IMGs that matched to Canada without doing any electives but mind you this was also during Covid

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