u/Even-Web1809

*sigh*

USMLE exams are hard. All exams are hard. I was hoping for a better step 2 score. I will be a US MD applying this cycle with a step 1 fail, 2nd time pass, and now a step 2 of 225. I passed all preclinical work and shelf exams. I have glowing letters of recommendation and many amazing peds experiences, including medical missions. My entire application is well-positioned - except the USMLE scores.

I’m not aiming for major academic programs, would prefer a smaller program at a community hospital, but I’m terrified now that I won’t match because of my testing ability. I can pass, I know I can. Step 1 had a few extenuating circumstances, but I never perform amazingly well on exams.

Can I still match?