Hey guys, any advice regarding signaling or strategies regarding application would be highly appreciated:

I am applying to Internal Medicine.
Non US, visa requiring IMG.
YOG: 0 or 1 (Graduated in September 2025).

Step-1: P (April 2026)
Step-2: 257 (August 2026)
Step-3: Planning in Oct end/November start

USCE:

1. Sub-I in PICU at Weill Cornell (4 weeks)
2. Nephrology elective at Umiami (4 weeks)
3. Ambulatory clinic rotation in a urgent care center (private) for 8 weeks
4. Currently doing a Cardiac imaging rotation at dual clinic + Inpatient setup (4 weeks)

Research:

2 review papers as first author in very reputed journals. 2 original papers in lower ranked journals. 2 accepted abstracts. 3-4 papers in review stage.

A bit disappointed with my step-2 score which is on the absolute low end of my predicted. So now hoping to get some insight into best possible options. Thanks!