u/OwnConsequence8652

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Got my step 2 score back and need reality check

Hey all,

I am a bit devastated but I need a reality check. I am currently on a surgery Sub I and my motivation to continue has almost vanished. I wanted to apply to general surgery, but I also got my step 2 score back today. It was in the low 23x. With a Step 1 fail, passed on the second attempt, is this even possible? I legitimately have no idea what to do this late with ERAS due in a few weeks. Even if I were to pivot to IM, I have not done any IM rotation, SUB I for it or have the LORs for it. I feel like everything is ruined and I am to blame. I've already reached out to my advisors but I really don't know how else they could help other than change specialties all together...

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u/OwnConsequence8652 — 8 days ago

General Surgery USMD Step 1 Fail

Hey all,

I'm sorry if this is not the right place, but I needed some guidance.
I am a bit devastated but I need a reality check. I am currently on a surgery Sub I and my motivation to continue has almost vanished. I wanted to apply to general surgery, but I also got my step 2 score back today. It was in the low 23x. With a Step 1 fail, passed on the second attempt, is this even possible? I legitimately have no idea what to do this late with ERAS due in a few weeks. Even if I were to pivot to IM, I have not done any IM rotation, SUB I for it or have the LORs for it. I feel like everything is ruined and I am to blame. I've already reached out to my advisors but I really don't know how else they could help other than change specialties all together...

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u/OwnConsequence8652 — 8 days ago