DO expectations applying for ACGME internship

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Im applying allo gas, and due to the proposed changes, I now have to apply to allo internships as well (I was originally just going to soap into AOA TRI if I matched advanced). I was trying to do some research and gauge how difficult these spots are for DOs to get. I did a search but now that things are changing, all the old threads are pretty worthless.

For example:

My research for allo gas shows that with...

step 1 - 237
step 2 - 257

solid letters (including one from vice chair at allo away rotation), solid clinical grades etc...

I should apply to 70 gas programs and expect about 15 +/- 5 interviews.

Does anyone have experience with transitional or med-prelims as a DO? do i need to apply to 75 programs just to scrounge 10 interviews? Or can I keep things more local (SE) and apply to 20-30ish and get a solid return?

Thanks a ton for your help guys.

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