Here are the average Step 2 CK scores for matched applicants for IMGs vs. Here are the average Step 1 scores for matched applicants for IMGs vs. (There are other ways in which IMGs may have discrimination, which I’ve detailed here). See anything surprising when comparing the USMLE scores of US Seniors and IMGs? They’re not all that different! When I compiled the data, there didn’t seem to be huge discrimination against IMGs based on USMLE scores. US Seniors: Average Step 1, Step 2 CK Scores Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, Non-US IMG (Unmatched) Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, Non-US IMG (Matched) Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, US IMG (Unmatched) Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, US IMG (Matched) Here are the average abstracts, presentations, and publications by specialty. As we’ll discuss below, research is the area where successful IMGs seem to need much more than US Seniors. Research is particularly important for IMGs. IMGs: Average Abstracts, Presentations, and Publications by Specialty Here are the average Step 2 CK scores by specialty for US and Non-US IMGs. However, for IMGs, Step 2 CK is another opportunity to stand out. Step 2 CK doesn’t rank as highly as Step 1 for residency program directors. IMGs: Average Step 2 CK Scores by Specialty To read The IMG’s Guide to Obtaining Residency in the United States, click here. Here are the average Step 1 scores by specialty for US and Non-US IMGs. IMGs face an uphill battle to enter US residencies. Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, US Senior (Unmatched) Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications, US Senior (Matched) Here are the average numbers of abstracts, presentations, and publications by specialty. Research is important for competitive specialties, or particularly competitive residency programs. US Seniors: Average Abstracts, Presentations, and Publications by Specialty Want to know which specialties have the highest and lowest USMLE scores? Click on the column headers to sort by column. Below are the average Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores by specialty from the NRMP 2018 Match. Step 1 and Step 2 CK are some of the most important factors for getting an interview. US Seniors: Average Step 1, Step 2 CK Scores by Specialty Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) membershipĪwards or special honors in clerkship in desired specialtyĭemonstrated involvement and interest in researchĪpplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMPĪway rotation in your specialty at another institutionįluency in language spoken by your patient populationĪwards or special honors in basic sciences Passing USMLE Step 2 CS/COMLEX Level 2 PEĪwards or special honors in clinical clerkships Personal prior knowledge of the applicantĪudition elective/rotation within your department Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter) Letters of recommendation in the specialty For competitive specialties, research is a common factor that helps students stand out. In fact, in a 2018 survey of program directors, Step 1 was the highest-cited factor for giving interviews. As such, they rely heavily on Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores to sort through applicants. Why Are Step 1 and Step 2 CK Scores Important?
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