MD Is end of August for step 2 CK considered too late for ERAS deadline?

[taeyeonlover]

I am trying to plan my 4th year schedule and I am wondering when is the latest I can take step 2 during the summer and still be on time for ERAS submission in September.

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[DrStephenStrange]

Plan for 2-4 weeks for score release.

 

[Dr. Anonymouss]

Plan for 2-4 weeks for score release.

I would say yes you’re cutting it very close. You want to be ready to submit the day ERAS opens. Any day after is a huge disadvantage for you. Always plan for there to be problems

 

[taeyeonlover]

I would say yes you’re cutting it very close. You want to be ready to submit the day ERAS opens. Any day after is a huge disadvantage for you. Always plan for there to be problems

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It looks like the residency programs start reviewing apps at the end of September. Should my score be ready by then?

 

[Billiam95]

I wouldn't feel comfortable cutting it that close. What if you're sick on test day and need to postpone? What if the testing center has a tech snafu? Submitting late could be catastrophic

 

[Dr. Anonymouss]

2025 ERAS® Residency Timeline

Review a timeline for applying for residency positions using ERAS for the 2023 application season.

students-residents.aamc.org

It looks like the residency programs start reviewing apps at the end of September. Should my score be ready by then?

Should be yes, but like I said you’re cutting it close.

 

[Mather2012]

I took mine on August 27th and I had my score report available with plenty of room to spare. You'll be fine.

 

[Putkernerinthehall]

Is there good reason to delay that long? My sense is that you'd be at your best shortly following completion of core clerkships. After all, Step 2 is sort of a composite of the shelf exams with some Step 1 stuff thrown in. Sooner the better, right?