[Drgrey]

I have a question .

I failed CK on the first attempt . I took it again and passed.

But a lot of the programs mention on their websites that they only take applications of people who passed step 1 , step 2 and CS all on the first attempt .

So my question is do we still apply to these programs and hope they overlook the attempt ? Otherwise how are people who failed getting interviews ??

 

[Drgrey]

This post is from 2009. Things were easier. I think OP already matched long time ago.

So we just dont apply to programs which mention that they want a pass on the first attempt ?

Because honestly I am scared because so many programs mention this and I have an attempt in my CK .

 

[Drgrey]

You can apply for FM or Psyc, they're ok with one attempt usually, but you need to show that you're interested in FM or Psyc. IM is difficult for you.
I also recommend to do a long term observership (at least 6 months) in IMG friendly hospital. Impress them, they may take you if they like you. Of course ace Step 3 also.

Thank you for the reply !

Yes , I am actually going to be working as a Research Volunteer in a University affiliated Hospital and am also doing Observerships .

The Internal Medicine Program Director of the hospital where I did my Clerkship is willing to write me a strong letter of recommendation.

I know a Program Director in another hospital who is willing to call a few places to help get interviews there.

The only thing is I am keeping Step 3 on hold for now because I dont want to give it in a rush and fail it ( which is what happened with my step 2 ck ) just to have it on my CV . I'd rather have no step3 than a Step3 fail to add to my step2 ck attempt.

How does my plan sound ? Any other advice ?