Step 2

Dr. Levine would this logic be any different for and IMG? I am currently 3rd year at Ross University and scored 254 on step 1. My clinical advisor recommended that I wait until after interviews to sit for step 2, however a attending had the opposite view stating that programs prefer to have all the scores of IMG's in before they make a decision of whether or not to grant the person an Interview.

Also, I believe that one area where my application will be lacking is in the Research area. How big of an impact will this make? Research possibilities are virtually non existent in out school. Any recommendations on how I can get involved in some othropaedic research? I am here in NYC.

Thank you,

Obviously you know the hurdles for anyone trying to match in orthopaedics whether you're from an allopathic US school or an international candidate. However, if you're from an international school then an argument could be made to get as much "data" together as possible to help support your cause including step 2. And yes research in your situation may be of benefit as well.

Good luck --

wnl