u/JackfruitLonely1493

If anyone received IVs here are they still rolling them out?

Im a US IMG with a 239 and have been lurking this sub for a bit. literally every non usimg here has 260s like tf. This has to be some kinda bias or skew aint no way. The US IMG match average was 237 but yall are insane

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US IMG born and raised in my home state

Step 1 pass (1 attempt unfortunately)

Step 2 239 (US IMG Matched average is 237 for IM)

\-Step 3 planned for mid November

\-6 pubs

\-USCE: 6 months of rotations during med school. -Currently a Clinical Extern (for around 1 year) (Biggest leverage point IMO ive basically been functioning as a PGY 1 for my attendings, full EMR access, histories, physicals, HIPAA certified, assist on procedures etc...) alongside multiple inpatient rotations with other attendings

YOG 2025

multiple community outreach volunteering (always into that stuff since high school)

Strong Letters (current medical director of a hospital, former associate proffesor of cardiology at the university of toledo and Former IM PD (technically she was the PD when I rotated with her))

Applying broadly. The step 1 attempt sucks its really forced me to let go of a few dream programs I was looking at. Had a very sick mother during that time and just wasnt able to manage a bunch of things at once lesson learned but I do feel had I not gone through that the rest if my application might of been ass. I wanted advice on if its smart to use the 5:5:5 rule for signals? (5 safeties 5 reaches and 5 targets)

Gonna keep it short but there are 2 programs (IM) I want to signal and have really strong connections with (residents, attendings etc...) who i know will vouch for me. Problem is that I have step 2 score of 239 and I fall between the 25th to 50th percentile of scores. (For context im a US IMG and these programs are in my home state). It sounds stupid but should i signal the programs that technically without these connections would be out of reach for me and do I require a signal for anyone to vouch for me at these programs.

So for context I'm an MD applying to become a resident this year. I finally have time to myself after 8 years (Shocking I know but dw it is short-lived). I honestly want to go fishing this weekend (I live in Wayne county) but it'll be my first time. Does lake erie have places to fish and to rent those kayaks for fishing?

I also wanted to ask what equipment ill need besides the obvious (fishing rod with reel ofc, life vest, binoculars, bait, water and snacks, ice box)

I apologize if my questions come off as dumb just really wanted to get into something I habe always wanted to do (this and hunting).

Edit: oh and obviously that fishing license

Gonna keep it short but there are 2 programs I want to signal and have really strong connections with (residents, attendings etc...) who i know will vouch for me. Problem is that I have step 2 score of 239 and I fall between the 25th to 50th percentile of scores. (For context im a US IMG and these programs are in my home state). It sounds stupid but should i signal the programs that technically without these connections would be out of reach for me or should I signal them and hope for an IV

Just finished step 2 a month ago and planning to take step three in november. I know that u world is absolutely important for Q Bank, along with the c c s cases.

This might be a dumb question. But there is also something called ccsqbank is that separate from uworld or uworld sufficient for the qbank side of things

Ive been finalizing my list for my signals and had 2 questions

1. a thing i found in some programs was that although their website states they want a first attempt on all boards the IV rate for both with and w/o fails is similar. Does that mean that they dont filter for it? (My criteria is basically the dont filter for fails unless the IV rate drop is Substantial)

2. Theres a program i plan on silver signaling which i absolutely love but only 5% of the current cohort are US IMGS. Is it still worth signaling

When writing the LOR is it okay to write the letter but use chatgpt to fix the flow/ grammer

Alot of programs have 2 to 3 selectable options for categorical IM

Internal Medicine - Categorical

And

Internal Medicine - Categorical - NRMP Program Code

Ive just been checking the NRMP code one is that ok

I'm applying for the 2027 match purely IM

- US IMG (US citizen), YOG 2025

- Step 1: Passed on 2nd attempt

- Step 2 CK: 239

- 7 pubs (more in progress)

- 6 months USCE with IM attendings (including former IM PD)

- Currently Clinical Extern + Research Associate for >1 year with multiple interventional cardiologists, including a former chief of cardiology.

I’m a little disappointed with the 239, but overall okay with it. Definitely going to signal programs that are around my stats but just wanted to ask if any US IMG has matched with similat stats!

• US IMG (US citizen)

• YOG 2025

-Step 1: Passed on 2nd attempt

• Step 2 CK: 239

• 10 publications (working on more)

• 6 months USCE with IM attendings, including a former IM PD & Currently a Clinical Extern + Research Associate (>1 year) with multiple interventional cardiologists, including a former chief of cardiology (total USCE of 1.5 years)

• Decent home state network with multiple physician connections

• Planning to complete Step 3 by November 2026

I'm a little bummed about the 239 but overall okay with it. With the Step 1 attempt being my main red flag, how competitive am I for low- to mid-tier IM programs if I apply broadly?

US IMG IM Chances (2026–2027 Match)

Looking for realistic feedback on my chances for low- to mid-tier Internal Medicine programs.

\- US IMG (US citizen)

\- YOG 2025

\- Step 1: Passed on 2nd attempt

\- Step 2 CK: 239

\- 10 publications (working on more)

\- 6 months USCE with IM attendings, including a former IM PD & Currently a Clinical Extern + Research Associate (>1 year) with multiple interventional cardiologists, including a former chief of cardiology (total USCE of 1.5 years)

\- Strong in-state network with multiple physician connections

\- Planning to complete Step 3 before ERAS submission (September 2026)

I'm a little bummed about the 239 but overall okay with it. With the Step 1 attempt being my main red flag, how competitive am I for low- to mid-tier IM programs if I apply broadly?

Looking for realistic feedback on my chances for low- to mid-tier Internal Medicine programs.

- US IMG (US citizen)

- YOG 2025

- Step 1: Passed on 2nd attempt

- Step 2 CK: 239

- 10 publications (working on more)

- 6 months USCE with IM attendings, including a former IM PD & Currently a Clinical Extern + Research Associate (>1 year) with multiple interventional cardiologists, including a former chief of cardiology (total USCE of 1.5 years)

- Strong in-state network with multiple physician connections

- Planning to complete Step 3 before ERAS submission (September 2026)

I'm a little bummed about the 239 but overall okay with it. With the Step 1 attempt being my main red flag, how competitive am I for low- to mid-tier IM programs if I apply broadly?

Tf

Last 3 nbmes low 240s. Old free 120 a few weeks ago was 76% and the new free 120 today was 78.3%.

Nbme 9 207

Nbme 10 235

Nbme 12 227

Nbme 13 235

Nbme 14 243

Nbme 15 240

Old free 120 76%

Nbme 16 243

New Free 120 (will take on the 16th)

Amboss score predictor has me at 247 (no clue how lol). I would love a mid 240 score ig im just here asking if anyone had similar scores and scored 245ish. thank you!

my last 3 nbmes have been low 240s yet the amboss score predictor shows a 247. From this sub it looks like its been fairly accurate for alot of people. Have people scored low 240s on the nbmes and scored higher on the real deal?

Nbme 9 207

Nbme 10 235

Nbme 12 227

Nbme 13 235

Nbme 14 243

Nbme 15 240

Old free 120 76%

2 weeks out is a 245+ possible. I was planning on skipping nbme 11 but nbme 15 screwed my head up so probably taking it alongside 16 and the new free 120. Would love any advice!

Honestly aiming for a 245+ score. Last 2 NBMEs are 72 and 73% and the old free 120 was 76%. Is a 245 achievable