Persistence: Failing STEP 1, Hardships and How to Keep Going

[@Theroadofgreatness]

I just found our i failed step 1. And I'm feeling really lost and hopeless. I'm an IMG and work full time. I was waking up to study at 2 am every day before job and i was feeling so so confident after taking the exam and i really thought i performed good and found out i missed 1 or 2 points to pass. I'm trying to find the strength to start again! I tried this morning but every time I'm trying to sit down and start again i just can't 😓 your words give me a lot of strength and hope. I maybe should take a few days to breathe and start again❤️

[@ErikasDIYLife]

This is such an inspiring video!! Medical students are made to feel like their whole future rides on these exams. It leads to discouragement which can set them up for failure. It also sucks out the joy of becoming a physician. I always try to present a low stress environment for students that rotate with me. I want them to learn in an environment that is conducive to learning. I want them to enjoy medical school! Thank you so much for everything you do to help our community!

[@jessicagreen8760]

Currently studying for STEP 1 now and not seeing the results I need to see. I needed this. Thank you for being an inspiration!

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

Jessica Green Best of luck with Step 1 studying! Let us know how it goes 💪🏾

[@markocroatia1]

Hi, did you pass? I hope you did

[@jessicagreen8760]

@@markocroatia1 Hey! Yes, I passed and am currently in my intern year of residency!

[@markocroatia1]

Ohhh that’s great!! Good for you!

[@KissuAlis]

Thanks u so much for your words. You are so inspiring. I failed step 1 and I was devastated , now I am studying again and doing my best because I know medicine is the field for me.

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

Dani Alt you’ve got it 💪🏾💪🏾

[@dREAMwShan]

Hi Dani I’m in the same position now, did you find anything in particular helpful during your second attempt?

[@postpartumdepression_sucks9543]

Dani Alt I also failed. I failed in 2018, I don’t know what to do now. I feel lost and confused sometimes about my degree. What made you start studying again?

[@Destiny_detroitdoc]

This interview blessed me! God is Good!

[@kifropu]

Thanks for that!! I have a low STEP1 score; wanted to be a surgeon since before I started this journey, I kind of settled for my "parallel" program. I think I'll do what you did and apply to what I really want. Thank you

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

💪🏾💪🏾 glad you were inspired and best of luck! Be sure to connect with mentors in the program and specialty you are applying into!

[@andreapinto8312]

I just found out I failed my first step one, I feel so disappointed in myself, I’m an IMG but listening to others is helping thank you.

[@neggy95]

Thanks for this wonderful and inspirational video Dr. Griffin. Congratulations on your success, may you see many more.

[@NaturalNumi]

Thank you Dr Griffin for being so inspiring. I did not fail but my score was extremely low. I am also a US-IMG

[@traceywright7408]

It'sJustNumi do not be discouraged by your low score. Just trust that the score you received will be the one god uses to open doors for you. Trust me!! Just trust god and close your ears to the he or she say. US img here as well, literally BARELY passed Step 1. And I just found out I Matched three weeks ago. Just trust god and the reason you are on this journey. You WILL make it.

[@NaturalNumi]

@@traceywright7408 thank you for your encouraging words

[@NaturalNumi]

@@traceywright7408 what school did you go to? What specialty did you match?

[@traceywright7408]

It'sJustNumi my apologies for the late reply, but I went to AUIS school of Medicine. And I Matched into Family Medicine. Please, you are open and more than welcome to email me with any questions or just want to connect. May god show you favor on your journey [e-mail]

[@traceywright7408]

It'sJustNumi IG Remedyrx_legend 🙌🏾☺️

[@Time2ChooseYou]

Thank you Dr. Griffin. Your story is really inspiring and truly wholesome :) I couldn't have found the video at a better time- it's been pretty rough in med school and it's so true that medicine doesn't stop for life, and we are expected to keep moving with it :) It's great to see success stories like yours! Thank you for posting :)

[@dREAMwShan]

Awesome testimony!! Thanks for sharing

[@aaaaaaa_9823]

Great video and amazing story!

[@teekay6569]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dennettwest2724]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STORY!!!!(MINISTRY)

[@dREAMwShan]

Great Spotlight, does Dr. Griffin have any social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

[@oORockDaFroOo]

I’m expecting my Step score on Wednesday and I’m not at ALL looking forward to seeing it. Thank you for this. Preparing for less than ideal circumstances helps ease my mind so your encouragement has been extremely helpful

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

oORockDaFroOo sending positive vibes and prayer as you get it today!

[@oORockDaFroOo]

Black Kids White Coats I passed!! It wasn’t what I was hoping for but honestly with COVID and the protests, I’m glad I passed. I’ll just do my best to do better throughout third year and on Step 2 next year. Thank you again!

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

oORockDaFroOo Proud of you!!! You did what you could with the circumstances you found yourself in. And yes, do your best well during third year and for step 2. You’re going to be amazing, Keep shining!

[@nayal.3713]

Thank you for sharing your story, very inspiring. I, too want to go into psychiatry.

[@marty2476]

Thank you so much!!! Amazing success story!!!!

[@sarasims2207]

i love this story so much

[@postpartumdepression_sucks9543]

How can I contact her? I need advice and encouragement please, I failed step 1. And I’m scared to take it again, I’m not doing well.

[@Mimi-bn6yi]

Hello there , I just failed step, after that ecfmg they send me this email, they suspend my application to any step exam for a year do to anomalous performance, readiness to test and motivation to pass, I don't know what's wroung, I fail my test due to anxiety, I prepared well but I got so anxious tired during the exams and I run of time and leaving some questions without answering and some of multiple flags,,, so what should I do, I already start to study again, should I wait or this will be more reg flags to get match next year, or changing the whole pass to UK? Did some face same problem here?

[@johnetntemgwa4344]

Woww, very inspiring. Buh for us IMGs, is it really feasible to get an interview with a failed step 1 ??

[@mercy1526]

I needed this thank you 🙏

[@BlackKidsWhiteCoats]

So glad this was helpful!

[@starlight200816]

My school made me postpone taking boards I feel so defeated.

[@blisstamu6046]

Hi , I m an IMG .I passed my graduation (mbbs) in 2014 . I gave usmle step 1 in 2015 but failed . Its been 5 yrs. I want to give all step 1 again. Does gap after graduation matters ? Should i wait upto 2022 so that after 7 yrs from 1st attempt the score doesnt last . Please make me clear . Thanks in advance 😀