USMLE Step 1 Failure to Residency Match

05/02/2025 27 min

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Dr. Moss, a US MD psychiatry resident doctor, discussed how she went from failed USMLE STEP 1 exam to successfully matching into Psychiatry residency. She answers questions from an Ask Me Anything about handling usmle STEP 2 ck or usmle Step 3 failure, retaking medical school exams, and strategies to enhance residency applications. Dr. Moss provides insights into the importance of emotional and physical health, the value of practice exams, and the significance of a holistic residency application. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, a leave of absence, and the stigma of medical school failures. Learn vital tips and encouragement for succeeding in your medical journey, despite setbacks.Associated Blog Post with ALL resources: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/step-failure-to-matchDiscount Codes: * 25% OFF on OnlineMedEd multi-month membership Code: medpsycmoss25 at https://www.onlinemeded.com * 20% OFF on Psyc Code: medpsycmoss at https://nowyouknowpsych.com * 20% off on Neuro Learning Code: medpsycmoss at: https://www.nowyouknowneuro.com * 20% off on Picmonic at link: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/medpsycmossLGX24Let’s Connect: @medpsycmossInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor:Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.*** 00:00 Intoduction & Overview01:00 Dr. Moss' Step One Journey02:32 Dealing with Failure03:09 Q: Retaking & Timing05:28 Do Practice Questions06:08 Testing Accommodations06:47 Navigating Two Time Failure07:34 Importance of Health & Mindset09:11 Overcoming Red Flags in Residency App11:57 What is Research?13:21 Network at Conferences13:47 Residency Interviews15:27 Social View of STEP failure16:23 USMLE looking at Scores17:03 Residency Less Looking at Scores17:35 Failure impact on Matching18:55 Psychiatry is now competitive19:42 Q: Other Red Flags20:45 Don't wear the failure21:54 Leave of Absence (LOA)23:25 Psychiatry is now competitive25:59 You are Not Alone#usmle #residency #medschool