Psychiatry Match chances - need your help, guys - gioco91

[ArchivalUser]

Hey guys, I`ve been very pessimist about matching in psychiatry since I got my step 1 score (199). I decided to start and finish my psychiatry residency program here in Brazil so I could have an additional training and experience. I also have a 225 step 2 ck and step 2 cs 1st attempt pass. I have one or two (3 actually) publications in the area, 2 Lors and 3 psychiatric clerkships/observerships.

To sum up , here are my credentials:

- Step 1 : 199
- Step 2 CK: 225
- Step 2 CS: Pass 1st attempt
- 2 Lors
- 3 Clerkships in the area
- Some publications, psychiatry courses/summer schools in the US and Canada and elective in Neuropsychiatry at the U of Toronto.

I really would not care about the location or the program "quality" as long as I have a spot. I could apply to as many as possible but I am really upset with my credentials (specially due to step 1 score).

Guys, being honest, do you think I could stand a chance?

Thanks a lot and good luck to everyone!

[ArchivalUser]

Recently psych is a very popular field, I know a lot of American medical students who applied for it. I would say it is unlikely that you could match. If this was 10 years ago, it is possible, but now unfortunately it is unlikely.

[ArchivalUser]

Don"t be disheartened just apply, some time only scores will not matter so much. we should always try for better outcome.

[ArchivalUser]

Ruano you nandu @peds , you inspired me ! I am Going to finish my residency here, my master and phd degree and keep ali my fingers crossed!

[ArchivalUser]

Yes you still have chance to get matched, get hands-on clinical experience in the US which helps in making the your CV strong and show the PDs that you will be clinically active. Get a minimum of 4 LORs it will improve. Complete Step 3 exam it will strengthen the application.

[ArchivalUser]

Which specialty you want to apply into?

If you complete Step 3 and get continuous hands-on clinical experience for improving the CV and can show PDs that you are clinically active. Also, try to get connections that can help your application better.