Thread: Failed Step 2CS

I stand by my statement. Yes, it is true that Step II CS is not all about interpersonal skills. There is a small requirement of medical knowledge. Assuming that the OP has the grades/step scores to even consider NS, there must have been something lacking on test day. It may sound harsh, but NS programs have their pick of the "best and brightest." Failing a test that most consider to be a $1000 speed bump should raise red...

Quote: Originally Posted by skiz knot I think the fact that you have such poor interpersonal skills (as indicated by failing step 2, and surely to be subtly alluded to in your dean's letter/LORs) will affect your chances of getting interviews. Good luck. Real nice advice. While you're at it, why don't you just give this guy a bottle of scotch and a handgun so he can go blow his brains out? You sound like the typical bitter,...

I am applying to neurosurgery residency this fall and I have failed the Step 2CS. I plan to retake it in September. How much will the fail in Step 2CS affect my chances of getting interviews? Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by skiz knot I think the fact that you have such poor interpersonal skills (as indicated by failing step 2, and surely to be subtly alluded to in your dean's letter/LORs) will affect your chances of getting interviews. Good luck. Wow, that's about the least helpful post I've ever read on SDN. Good job. Having known some people who have failed CS, it's not purely interpersonal skills. I've...

Quote: Originally Posted by skiz knot I stand by my statement. Yes, it is true that Step II CS is not all about interpersonal skills. There is a small requirement of medical knowledge. Assuming that the OP has the grades/step scores to even consider NS, there must have been something lacking on test day. It may sound harsh, but NS programs have their pick of the "best and brightest." Failing a test that most consider to be a...

Great post Grey, Also it should be known that the NBME makes mistakes from time to time. I "failed" the CS first time around, and had pretty good 1 and CK scores, took it again, passed and went on to residency, I recieved a letter from them about 2 months into residency stating that there was a glitch in their grading of patient notes affecting many people, and that my fail was actually a pass, and that they would reimburse...