About the Author

Rebecca Lapides, MD

Rebecca graduated Summa Cum Laude from Purdue University with a degree in Nutrition Science, where she received the Outstanding Senior Award for excellence in academics and in her numerous teaching roles for students. Upon completing her pre-medical studies, Rebecca began medical school at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, where she is currently a 4th year medical student. Rebecca has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts as well as presented many posters and presentations at national conferences.

What to Do If You Fail Step 2 CK: A Comprehensive Recovery Plan

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Stressed medical student sitting at a desk, holding glasses and looking at a laptop screen, processing Step 2 CK failure.

So You Failed Step 2 CK—Now What?   Alright, take a deep breath. Failing Step 2 CK is not the end of your medical career. It’s a setback, sure, but setbacks happen. We all have them. The important thing is how you bounce back. Let’s go step by step to...

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