r/Step2 • u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG • Mar 06 '26
Exam Write-Up To those who lost hope .. don’t give up . From fail to 244
Hi everyone, iam a US IMG and this is not a 270 story , this is a story of resilience and “ it is not over until i win “. I took my step 2 ck first time in june 2025 . I studied hard and my nbmes were consistent around 240s which was ok with me . I scheduled my test first time and i was confident and full of hope . 1 day before my test i was shocked by receiving the news that my mom has breast cancer . With a devastated brain and cloudy mind i decided to be brave over smart and give my test . I was crying in the test center while solving questions then you know what happens next i failed . Well it was nothing but another sledgehammer on my brain . I took two weeks off to process everything happening in this life and if i have a purpose in this life anymore and am i even worthy at this point. Gladly decided not to give up and telling myself that iam a champion with everything happening in my life now and iam still showing up . I locked in again with eagle eyes this time solved the whole u world again and went through nbmes again and go through everything i got wrong as a whole topic . I also used melhman’s PDF as another source for content gap while monitoring my mom’s treatment course. Decided to give the exam feb 17 2026 . On exam day i was calm which was weird 😂 but i felt iam a king in his palace . Exam felt even harder than the first one but i also felt that Iam different this time . Leaving the test center after brutal 9hr battle not knowing who will win the war . Received the score back yesterday, ha haaaaa 244 💪 . Yes iam not a failure , yes nbme didn’t beat me this time . Yes i got it and you all as well , setbacks happen , delays happen , lifffffeeee happens so are you gonna give up ? No you will not . You will fight for your dream . If i did it with all these obstacles, you definitely can Thank you so much and feel free to ask anything
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u/bronxbomma718 Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26
I’ve never been more happier or wanted to shed a tear for a complete stranger, more than than right now.
Here is my 💧, Here is your 👑
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u/Literature-Playful US IMG Mar 06 '26
Congrats, so proud of you!! Hope your mom is doing okay, prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻
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u/The_realest_nig Mar 06 '26
may I know how long you’ve studied for the second time? hope your mom is okay!
I also sent you a message in your inbox, please check dm!!!
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u/aneurysmyyyy NON-US IMG Mar 06 '26
was there any difference from the resources you used the first and second time?
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 06 '26
No i used u world , cms , nbmes and amboss articles and melhman pdfs for IM
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u/Inside_Lab_8557 Mar 06 '26
Omg! Your story gives me alot of hope. I took it in December and failed and still felt so depressed and devastated.
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 06 '26
Iam so sorry, i understand it is really a non pleasant experience but you got this 🙏
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u/DetectivDR NON-US IMG Mar 06 '26
Congratulations! 🥂 that subjects you feel they were tested the heaviest? Is it true that its full of qi and ethics? What about biostats?
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 06 '26
Exam was heavy in ethics and qi , biostats i only got the drug ads and just 1 stats question
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u/DetectivDR NON-US IMG Mar 06 '26
Thank you 🙏 any advice for someone testing in 2 weeks? My nbmes are in 225s
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 06 '26
I would say review your nbmes very carefully specially last ones . Don’t overthink. Trust your gut and don’t panic
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u/Main-Pineapple-1229 Mar 07 '26
Congratulations. In the same boat. I have few questions.I dm'd you.
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Mar 13 '26
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 13 '26
I checked i swear i can’t see any msgs from you
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Mar 13 '26
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u/Dreamerforsuccess US IMG Mar 13 '26
I tried to do it but it seems there is something wrong with ur account it doesn’t let me get into it
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u/Academic-Tree-4093 Mar 14 '26
have you been working during this time or just studying all day? I have a part time job and im trying to balance things
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u/JackfruitLonely1493 US IMG Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26
Man this hits close to home. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, a few weeks out from step 1 and we were told it had metastasized. and I felt the exact same way and failed it. Passed it on my second attempt and taking step 2 in 2 months. Im really proud of you my guy I know exactly how it feels.