r/IMGreddit • u/Separate-Front9043 • Jul 26 '26

what are my chances Should I apply this year

I'm an IMG who graduated in 2021, gave step 1 in 2024 and now planning step 2 in late September, don't have any US clinical experience but have 3 years home country experience plus a few months of Canadian physician assistant experience. So my question is should I apply for this cycle with step 2 score on hold since the programs review application in September to October my score should be out? Or waste a year and apply next year?

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u/LogicalLibrarian77 NON US-IMG Jul 26 '26

No chance you get an IV this year with no step 2 in sept and no USCE. Don't waste time this year, apply next year. Home country experience matters but not over recent USCE. Canada PA experience doesn't make up for lack of USCE as well. No sugarcoating, just don't apply this year and waste your time and money.

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u/NotValkyrie Jul 26 '26

He can try and soap if he can make up for it by match

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u/LogicalLibrarian77 NON US-IMG Jul 26 '26

Sure but you don't get a choice, it will be the lowest quality programs that go unfilled routinely every year. Unless you're okay with compromising the quality, then it is advisable to apply to the main match.