Pathology — Research Programs Notable for Low Step 2 Score Requirements for DOs
Explore research-oriented programs designed for DO graduates with lower USMLE Step 2 score criteria, broadening access to academic fellowship options.
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29 programs found.
Hartford Hospital Program
Hartford, CT |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 8STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 83%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Loyola University Medical Center Program
Maywood, IL |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 5STEP 209 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 63%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Medical College of Georgia Program
Augusta, GA |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 5STEP 215 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 23%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 23%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 54%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
Omaha, NE |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 5STEP 205 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 46%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 38%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 4STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 33%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 13%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 53%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital Program
Staten Island, NY |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 10STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 90%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
Miami, FL |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 18%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 76%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
Temple, TX |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
STEP 199 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 66%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville Program
Knoxville, TN |
Pathology-anatomic and clinical
YOG 5STEP 215 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 40%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 30%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 30%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.