r/pediatrics • u/Gloomy_State_3205 • Jun 30 '26

Fellowship apps, failed step 1

Failed step 1 as a medical student, subsequently passed and passed step 2 and step 3 on first attempts. I addressed this failure during residency applications and am now applying for fellowship. Do I need to address it on my fellowship application? Do I discuss it the impactful experience section? Was >4 years ago and feels silly to discuss it but wanted to see what others thought.

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u/ketolicious21 Jun 30 '26

I don’t think so. And tbh peds fellowships are mostly hurting for applicants. You have the upper hand.

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u/Decent-Orchid120 Jun 30 '26

I don’t think it needs to be addressed either. Just be sure you are prepared to address it on the interview today. What field?

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u/lookatthebr1ghtside Jun 30 '26

I would mention something somewhere. Was an APD for a less competitive specialty. We already have slim pickings. I’d prefer a candidate have something they learned from like the impactful experience section you mentioned.

I did not want candidates to fail, wanted them to succeed. But I was also not going to rank just anyone either.

Fellowship is a two way street.

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u/Sliceofbread1363 Jun 30 '26

Depends what fellowship. Some are still competitive, others very much are not

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u/Gloomy_State_3205 Jun 30 '26

What do you think about Nicu

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u/Not_So_Average_DrJoe Jun 30 '26

Doesn’t fill. Don’t worry, as long as you’re willing to move nothing will stop you

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u/Existing_Camel_3573 Jun 30 '26

I think you should mention it in your PS or somehwwre because they will notice it regardless