Hello, i am an International medical graduate. Graduated in Jan,2016. My question is that Do i have any chance to match into preliminary surgery with step 1 score only? Without ecfmg certification? Can i apply directly into SOAP? Or Do i need to apply firstly in Sept. Match, only then i'll be eligible for SOAP? I want to apply for next year match. Means i'll take usmle step 1 in june, 2018 & matching process starts in july. N am planning to take step 2 CK in Nov. 2018 & then step 2 CS in January 2019. What would be the best? Should i apply into Sept. Match with step 1 score only? Then get all steps done, & show up in SOAP which is supposed to be in March. What should i do? Really confused?