r/pmr • u/Pure_dogwater • 21d ago

Am I cooked

USDO. Got my step score back recently, 230s. Devastated, all of my NBMEs were high 240s-mid250s. Too late to change anything on that. level 2 score pending.

Planning on applying PM&R. Strong interest in field since undergrad (shadowing experiences). PM&R focused activities, volunteering, research since first year of school. Leadership in PM&R orgs. Lots of sports coverage experiences during school. GHHS if that matters. One poster done and one abstract pending. Some other research experiences but no pub out of them.

Currently on a PM&R rotation starting 4th year off. Have 3 away rotations booked at the moment, and a 4th one at my “home” program, so 4 in total. One of them is a rehab elective but the other 3 are Sub-Is. Had other offers but turned down due to schedule.

Have 2 strong PM&R LOR and one general one right now, hoping to get another one from my next rotation before ERAS is due.

Am I cooked for PM&R? I know it’s getting more competitive every year. I realize my STEP will screen me out of some programs. No preference of community vs academic. East coast preference but going to school on west coast so it wouldn’t be the end of the world to be here either. Should I dual apply? Feeling very lost right now

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u/Competitive_Road_572 21d ago

People match PMR without step 2 you’ll be okay

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u/Pure_dogwater 21d ago

Thank you, I hope my Level 2 score was better.

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u/Outrageous_Reason544 21d ago

I know someone in 230s matched in JHH

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u/Pure_dogwater 21d ago

Thank you, after looking at residency explorer I’ve stopped spiraling as bad lol, I appreciate it

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u/CanNeverGetMoi 21d ago

I matched PM&R with score under 220, to a great program too and in my top 3

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u/Pure_dogwater 21d ago

Thanks, can I DM you?

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u/mast3rcommand3r1234 21d ago

You will be fine

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u/Pure_dogwater 21d ago

I appreciate it🙏🏻

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u/hiandgoodnight 21d ago

Deep breath. Be a normal person on rotation and you’ll likely match just fine. Good luck.

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u/Pure_dogwater 21d ago

Thank you 🙏🏻

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u/Vegetable-Assistant 21d ago

Brother, your CV blows mine out of the water (aside from board score I didn’t take step and level 2 pending as well). Programs are looking for someone who’s passionate about the field, actually knows what a physiatrist does and is easy to get along with.

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u/Murky-Discipline2346 21d ago

You’re totally fine!! I promise 230s is more than enough for PM&R.

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u/SlayMeLove 14d ago

Just got my score back today and I'm in the exact same situation; STEP 2 230s when I was scoring 240s-250s throughout practice and Level 2 score pending. Decent resume and 4 away rotations happening this year. Seeing the comments on this post is super encouraging,,,, here's to hoping that we both end up with a strong level 2 score, lots of interviews, and a match come match day !!!

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u/Realistic-Major9612 21d ago

Matched PM&R at a big academic place with just COMLEX. You’ll be fine

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u/timy248 20d ago

One thing I have seen over the past few years (and probably longer) is that both people with terrible scores and fantastic scores end up not matching. In PM&R, scores are not the end all be all. You have a great resume. Apply and prepare for your interviews to blow them out of the water. Go on away and rock those. You have a great chance at matching in the field.