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Low score in Step 1 (216). YOG: 2004. Lots of publications in peer-reviewed journals. 1 month observership in US. Good LORs but no invitations yet for transitional year and radiology residency programs. Only 5 rejections out of 80 programs until now. Even no rejections for the last week.
I think, major criteria are Step 1 score and YOG for IMGs in residency application. And unfortunately, I have both of those disadvantages.
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Keep faith in yourself,everything will be alright...work hard!
Just got 2 interviews this afternoon.
Old graduate,avg score,225,230(2nd),220 & CS--rest all in one shot,
extensive Externship.Observership MORE THAN 1 YEAR !
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step 1 212, step 2 228, cs second attempt ...only rejections so far YOR 2013 and 1 month USCE ..  maybe this week will be different 
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Yes everything will be alright,,,the door is opening up...
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it's a pathology program in New York. If you've already applied to pathology, then it's probably on your list. If you are now going to apply to pathology because of 1 program, well, there aren't that many programs.
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Congratulations to both of you with interviews. I hope you guys match this year.
I am 2012 IMG, my creds: 215/230/cs 2nd/210 2nd/GC/ 7mo observership/6 mo research/1 publication. I applied to 300 IM programs with 10 rejections so far and application hold from 1 program. My below average scores with attempts are killing my application, this is my 3rd and final attempt to apply for residency.
Good luck everyone!
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wishing you all the very best of luck. just wondering what your year of grad is when you say old grad. i know the basic definition of old grad is 5 y post grad, but anyone who is 7 years or more post grad, with IVs? Never letting go of the hope.
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My view is that they should make a passing score very difficult to attain on the steps. Rather than have people who have passed with a low score and then can't get into residency. What is the point of having a low pass mark. They should just make it very difficult to pass so that those that do are guaranteed a residency.
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Definitely agree with you sugarcane
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I actually agree with you sugarcane. If low scores are such deal breakers then that passing score for Step 1 should 220, because a low grade is essentially worthless. The sad part is that after a low score in Step 1 people keep studying and wasting money and time.
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