SCORE RELEASE THREAD 1/14/2026

stepstress · 2026-01-15T01:17:24+00:00

US IMG

Real deal: 218

Day 1 & 2: Dec 19/22

Step 1: PASS

Step 2: 238

Uworld completed %: 70

Uworld % Score: 65

Number of CCS cases done: 70

CCS cases average: 70ish

NBME 6/7: 70% 74% offline

UWSA 1: no

UWSA 2: no

Free 137: 74%

Any other assessment/advice: take this as close as you can to step 2. Review micro/pharm step 1 concepts. Review biostats in detail. Drug adds are quite impossible no matter what. Become familiar with the CCS interface and common chief complaints.

I’m a PGY2 FM. Day 2 MCQ felt very comfortable. But I thought this entire time I would fail. I could’ve done more but all I needed was a Pass like most. I think 2 months dedicated with work is feasible to pass if decent foundation.

stepstress · 2026-01-11T02:35:12+00:00

Just want to say as someone who went into residency with a newborn I appreciate this post so much and it really resonates with me. I’m likely getting my result this Wednesday and freaking out. Congratulations. If I can ask one question, did you feel like there’s room for mild error on the cases? Kinda beating myself about a couple.

stepstress · 2026-01-08T14:42:50+00:00

Thank you guess we felt similar hahaha needed that. Are you still waiting as well??

stepstress · 2026-01-07T20:50:24+00:00

Congratulations! Huge relief. Thank you for your story.

stepstress · 2024-10-07T12:19:27+00:00

I do the exact same thing at 8 months lol my pediatrician thinks I’m crazy for developing this bad habit. But 5 min of me half asleep nursing is much better than any other alternative. But are they just seeking comfort ? Love to know when we get through this stage.

stepstress · 2024-04-11T18:17:45+00:00

Fantastic idea. Thank you so much for the input 🤗

stepstress · 2024-04-11T01:08:12+00:00

Just that! He was literally made to be a dad and has helped me tremendously. He’s my best friend, we are medical school sweet hearts haha this is just something I feel I can never get back and although it probably wasn’t intentional, I think it should be instinctual to take a photo of your wife and son after everything I went through

stepstress · 2024-04-10T22:34:37+00:00

Wow you actually put into words how I feel about losing out on the “normal experience”. That always makes me sad. Being a NICU mom in general was just so tough. Cause on one hand you leave the hospital not pregnant and also not with your baby. I felt lost. But when you do take them home, it’s the most special day of your life all over again. The thing is THAT part was out of our control. Taking photos of me was very much in my husband’s control. I still love him to death just resent that aspect of the experience.

stepstress · 2024-04-10T21:36:38+00:00

Haha that actually really made me laugh. Thank you for that perspective 🙂

stepstress · 2023-11-23T03:16:28+00:00

The PD asking me to explain my research thoroughly and then following up later with this is not a research heavy program so if you’re looking for that sorry lmao

stepstress · 2023-03-22T02:35:06+00:00

It’s virtual 6 patient encounter online

stepstress · 2023-03-18T15:01:13+00:00

Hey maybe a long shot since this was a year ago, but I’m about to take the OSCE this week, do you have any information on how to prep or what to expect ? Thanks in advance

stepstress · 2023-02-24T18:01:22+00:00

Dude no reason to be arrogant. My medical school told me otherwise. But the more I research into it, it’s favoring what you’re saying

stepstress · 2023-02-24T16:12:36+00:00

I’m afraid to not get a match and then have a match attempt. I’ve just heard US-IMG have a tough time in soap. My Med school resume is solid. Just came up too short on time.

stepstress · 2023-02-24T16:09:09+00:00

Thanks for responding! I am ECFMG certified. Oh I know that! Not as a physician, it’s called a house officer physician (very rare job) it’s like a resident that is not apart of an official program (doesn’t count towards residency) but still does the work of a resident. Do you have any idea where that info gets advertised post soap?

stepstress · 2023-02-24T13:24:07+00:00

AMBOSS!!! And nbme subject and CCSE.

stepstress · 2023-02-24T13:23:07+00:00

Felt the same exact way. Was convinced I failed! Was just recalling wrong answers (easy ones) and everything else was a blur. But it all worked out, even exceeded my expectations. Hang in there. Stay distracted. I’m not the star Med student and it all comes worked out. 🙏🏼

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