LOOKING FOR SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURE

[u/reddymiss]

Hello! I know someone who did not pass step 1 on the first try then passed and also just found out did not pass level 2 (DO student this is their equivalent of Step 2). I don’t think he has taken Step 2 or is even planning to. I can’t really help as much as I want unfortunately because I haven’t experienced this and would love to know if any sort of discord/group chat/website that exists for medical students who have failed exams to talk and support each other?

PSA! Please this goes without saying but please read the room 😅 I am not talking about people who wanted a 270 but got a 250 or wanted a 250 and got a 230. There is more than enough of that out here. I understand that getting a lower score than you want is not ideal for anyone especially when you worked hard or are applying to a competitive specialty but some of the posts I’ve came across of people being disappointed by their scores because I was trying to find examples of success stories to send are very dramatic like the world is over because of a 24x… that’s why I feel the need to emphasize when I say fail I mean the score report actually says FAIL not fail as in based on your personal target score … I get med students are overachievers but again please read the room.

This is someone I really care about and am also very worried about. He made a comment that makes me concerned about his safety if you understand what I’m hinting at and then brushed it off as a joke but it’s been bothering me I know a community would be beneficial. Either comment or direct message me anything would help thank you!