How Important Is Step 2
Rising Step 2 Scores Place Pressure on Overall Outcomes and Increase the Competition for Residency Placement. According to the Tulane University Residency...
Rising Step 2 scores place pressure on overall outcomes and increase the competition for residency placement. According to the Tulane University residency director I spoke to, achieving a higher Step 2 than Step 1 score is just as important as scoring well on your Step 1.
How important is Step 2 for residency?
A passing score on the USMLE Step II CK is required for all medical students prior to beginning residency. Although less important than the Step I, a strong Step II CK score can only help your residency application, as programs will see your score regardless of when you take the exam.
How important is Step 2 compared to Step 1?
The short answer: very. Let’s consider the basis of each. Step 1 tests your ability to recall important information related to the Basic Sciences. Meanwhile, Step 2 CK tests your ability to apply that same information in the clinic.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
