Just received my Step 2 score (247) and very disappointed. Should I still apply ophtho?

Ive been interested in ophtho since entering med school. I just received a 247 on Step 2 which was below what I was averaging prior to my test with my last practice test being 255. I also honored 3 rotations and near honors the rest but this still landed me in the 3rd quartile of my class (right at the cusp of 2nd quartile). Research wise I have one poster in ARVO and one 1st author paper pending (lower impact journal) as well as a couple smaller regional conference posters. I also have 3... Read more
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