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First congratulations for the match.
Anyone of you guys matched without having USCE? is it a must?
if someone clears step1, 2ck, cs, all first attempt with decent scores, is it better to apply or wait for a year and get USCE & US LOR & then apply?
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It is preferable but not required. If you are thinking about the next match you have plenty of time go for it
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Good question.
Here is my take: USCE is both program and specialty specific. While some FM programs will require hands-on USCE, Pathology programs usually requires none. Take your time researching the programs and specialty, go to their website to find out specific requirements, call if in doubt. There are also some commercial lists that can be helpful with such information.
Finally: begin all your research way ahead of time. make up your mind about the specialties you want to apply to way ahead of September. Get any form of USCE you can. Hold your head high and remember you are a professional.
Good Luck to you.
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@step3md & eigthroad Thank you for your replies
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Hi seonsaeng!
Before this match, I had the same question that you have, and its hard to find a straightforward answer to this. But I can tell you about my own personal experience with this. I am happy to say that I matched! And in my case I didnt have any USCE. I did spend like 9-10 months working on a research project in an institution here in the USA, but that was not clinical and I dont know if it was something the programs took into account. I got good scores on the Steps (240s on both and 1st pass CS). While I didnt have a lot of interviews, I was lucky enough to match. I think you can do it too. Good Luck!
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I have scores in 240s but just 1 month of paid USCE (externship). I belive that helped me to get some IVs (11 in total). However I'm pretty sure that had I at least 6 months I'd have secured more. So my opinion - get as much USCE as you can. It can broaden your opportunities.
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@sholmes75 & pedmatch2016 Thank you so much guys really appreciate your replies.