Long time lurker here and finally decided that I need some help from SDN. I wish to pursue a career in neurology but I have a couple questions in regard to timeline.
I scored a 220 on step 1 and passed my PE exam. I've done well on all core rotations and shelf exams with A's and B's in my pre-clinical classes. I hope to go to a residency in the southeast if at all possible.
Due to scheduling by my school, I have had multiple core rotations in a row leading up to this summer with little time to study for step 2. I am on my last core of 3rd year and will be taking a month off to study for step 2 over the course of July.
My most recent practice test came out to be a 204 which is less than desired. I was hoping to score a 220+ but that doesn't seem doable with the limited time I have remaining.
My questions are:
1. Do I take both USMLE and COMLEX or just fly solo with COMLEX?
2. Should I take my exams in mid-July as I have them scheduled (with 3 weeks of dedicated time) or push them back to mid/late August and risk not having them on the 15 of Sept.?
I'm getting a bit nervous with all of these deadlines coming up and any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I scored a 220 on step 1 and passed my PE exam. I've done well on all core rotations and shelf exams with A's and B's in my pre-clinical classes. I hope to go to a residency in the southeast if at all possible.
Due to scheduling by my school, I have had multiple core rotations in a row leading up to this summer with little time to study for step 2. I am on my last core of 3rd year and will be taking a month off to study for step 2 over the course of July.
My most recent practice test came out to be a 204 which is less than desired. I was hoping to score a 220+ but that doesn't seem doable with the limited time I have remaining.
My questions are:
1. Do I take both USMLE and COMLEX or just fly solo with COMLEX?
2. Should I take my exams in mid-July as I have them scheduled (with 3 weeks of dedicated time) or push them back to mid/late August and risk not having them on the 15 of Sept.?
I'm getting a bit nervous with all of these deadlines coming up and any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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