ac84 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hi, Another 4th year gearing up for the application cycle. A question for those with experience. I wrote the Step 1 in 2nd year with only 2 weeks of studying just to see if I could pass, so I wouldn't have to relearn this material later should I apply for a fellowship in the US. I have no intention nor had any of doing a residency in the US so I didn't think my scores would particularly matter. Is it better for programs to see I have done it, even if I didn't do particularly well (basically slightly below the average, but not horrible), or is it better to simply not report it to CaRMS? I just fear it could be a detractor in an otherwise strong package. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat'sMeow Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Omit, I would only include the usmle scores if you did very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelion87 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Do Canadian programs even look at Step-1 scores, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppy038 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 It's optional right? :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLengr Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Completely. Omit if not stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheCat'sMeow Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Include it if you feel morally obliged but I wouldn't take much stock in what ppl say to you. Everytime I mentioned it for whatever reason, ppl say 'that was really smart' or 'it make sense to keep your options open'. I can't imagine ppl responding negatively to it, doenst mean that I would be a more attractive candidate as a result. If anything they might take the not so good result as a reflection of your academic ability (something they wouldn't otherwise be able to do unless you failed a course or your school has honors) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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