For ortho residency application in 2021, is it a better idea to take Step 1 this summer, get a really good score, then take step 2 AFTER the application cycle/interviews, if the Step 1 score is really good? I've been told that it's better to take Step 1, then focus on research, then take interviews, then take step 2 after interviews as a potentially bad step 2 score will hurt more than help an application. On the other hand, will not taking the Step 2 at the time of interviews be a...
Ortho residency goal-step 1 and 2 plan
Ortho residency goal-step 1 and 2 plan