How Dr. Davion Bartholomew Secured a Pre-Match Offer Despite Multiple Step 1 Attempts (IMG Roadmap Series #130)

Have you ever wondered if matching is still possible—even with multiple Step 1 attempts?

Dr. Davion Bartholomew is living proof that it is. As a U.S. citizen IMG who graduated in 2020 and faced more than one Step 1 attempt, her path wasn’t what most would consider “ideal.” And yet, she went on to secure multiple interviews and ultimately a pre-match offer in family medicine. Her story challenges one of the biggest fears IMGs carry—that one setback can permanently close doors—and shows that with the right adjustments, those doors can still open.

IMG Roadmap SeriesNina LumMarch 23, 2026IMG friendly programs, imgroadmapcourse, IMGroadmap, caribbean medical school, caribbean img, university of the west indies, uwi