Wondering if anyone has any info on the army ortho programs. Any info would be helpful, but in particular I'm looking for info on average USMLE scores, competitiveness, quality, etc. Thanks.
armydoc said:Wondering if anyone has any info on the army ortho programs. Any info would be helpful, but in particular I'm looking for info on average USMLE scores, competitiveness, quality, etc. Thanks.
armydoc said:I understand that, I just thought someone might have a general feeling or some personal experience.
armydoc said:Any word on step 1 scores?
There are six programs, and supposedly this year students will order all of them on their rank lists. You can interview either at the end of your rotation or by phone. I have heard at least two different statistics from last year's applications:
s42brown said:Don't believe everything you hear, your stats are way off. According to the information directly off our web site, mods.army.mil/medicaleducation, there was a 1.1/1 applicant to residency slot ratio. That is far less competitive than your stats. Although this changes from year to year I was told by a resident at BAMC that if you want ortho there is a real good chance you'll get it.
mal said:I'm a MSIV, rotated at 2 places, talked to all the other program directors over the phone. This year there are around 40 applicants for the army's 18 spots.
Step 1 scores mean more than Step 2, but
since we have to take step 2 early (by oct 15), you still have to do well on those. I always had heard that you need 240s to be competitive, but after speaking to program directors, it's more like 220/230s.
Army Ortho seems alive and well and not dismal like some of the posts from other specialties. Some programs have many full Colonels, so people are re-upping and army ortho seems very well respected by civilian programs.