
But they will eventually get your score before match anyway.

That way they will only see your good step 1 when programs interview you. But if you don't do well, they will still have your score and this may hurt you.ĥ) Take written part in Sept-Dec. (Maybe difficult upcoming schedule)Ĥ) Take written part in July-Aug if you want a little more time to study but want your scores out before ERAS so that you can impress them with your improved step 2 score. Or you can take the physical exam part in Aug-Dec but make sure you can pass since rescheduling may be hard.ģ) Take the written part b/t May-June If youĪ) Don't really care as much about score because you want a less competitive specialty but feel prepared enough.ī) Feel prepared and want to get it over with. But if you fail its not as terrible as failing the written part and some programs won't hold it against you. Any Advice/corrections about which is best would be appreciatedġ) There is no absolute with timing with step 2 and situations vary with the person.Ģ) Taking the physical exam part at the end of third yr/beg of 4th (May-July) is a good Idea because you get it out of the way and It takes a while to reschedule just incase the Terrible happens.

So I compiled some advice about timing of Step 2. I'm really confused also since I'm getting all kinds of mixed answers.
