USMLE Scores by Specialty 2026 | USMLE Step 2 CK Scores

Ever wondered why an IMG with a 260+ Step 2 CK score sometimes goes unmatched, while another applicant with a 230s score comfortably matches into residency? In this video, we break down the competitive Step 2 CK score ranges for IMGs applying to Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology, and General Surgery in the 2026 Match cycle. Learn why USCE, Letters of Recommendation (LORs), Research, Networking, and a strong ERAS application often matter just as much as your score. Whether you're preparing for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, ECFMG certification, or Residency Match 2026, this video will help you build a smarter IMG strategy. USMLE Step 2 CK, IMG Match 2026, Residency Match 2026, Internal Medicine Match, Psychiatry Match, Radiology Residency, General Surgery Residency, USCE, Research for IMGs, Letters of Recommendation, ERAS Application, ECFMG, USMLE Scores, IMG Residency, Match Strategy, Program Signaling Watch Next: Why a 260 on USMLE Step 2 CK Still Won't Match You in 2026 IMG Reality    • The Brutal USMLE Step 2 CK Reality Nobody ...   How to Start Medical Research for Residency | IMG Roadmap (Step-by-Step Guide 2026)    • How to Start Medical Research for Residenc...   Why Research is a RED FLAG If You Don’t Have It | IMG Residency 2026 Guide    • Why Research is a RED FLAG If You Don’t Ha...   #USMLE #IMG #ResidencyMatch #USMLEStep1 #USMLEStep2CK #Match2026 #MedicalStudent #ResidencyApplication #ECFMG #USCE #LettersOfRecommendation #MatchStrategy