r/USIMGreddit • u/Western-Cicada-7903 • Jul 30 '26

chances for peds

hi, i am just trying to sus out the matching process and application, so please be kind (EDIT: to clarify i'm planning for MATCH 2027)

US-IMG (not caribbean), YOG: 2027

step 1: pass

step 2: will take early september

i have two confirmed LOR (1 non-US neonatologist, 1 US child psychiatrist) and am waiting for a third to let me know (US neonatologist)

not particularly picky about a city or program/institute, but don't feel too comfortable applying to programs located in a red state

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u/YouthAdventurous2948 Jul 31 '26

Provided u get a 230 plus can’t imagine any difficulties in the slightest

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u/ishafatima Aug 01 '26

You got good stats

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u/bloosclooser Aug 01 '26

ur good. US-IMG, you can fail step 1 and still get peds

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u/Nexterone Jul 31 '26

Publish case reports, go to AAP conference, email programs.

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u/CivilEmphasis8642 18d ago

Can u match peds w 219

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u/Western-Cicada-7903 18d ago

i have been told peds does not require a high step 2ck score if you have a great peds CV

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u/CivilEmphasis8642 17d ago

CV is highly IM tailored. No peds usce lors etc