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Hey guys,
MS3 here possibly interested in gas based on a love of pharm/physio, some great shadowing experiences I had last year, and an overall interest in ICU/critical care medicine on my IM rotation.
My question for you all is just how important are honors grades in third year clerkships for matching in anesthesia? My school does a H/HP/P/LP/F system and my first couple of rotations (medicine, neuro, peds) ranged from pass to high pass.
The good news is step 1 went well (>250) and I might be getting involved with some ICU research this year, but will "average" performance this year bury my chances to match at well respected programs? I ideally would like to end up in NYC or another major suburban area.
PS: My intention here is not to troll, but to get an idea so I can make reasonable career goals. I know MS3 grades are weighed more heavily by some specialties than others.
Thanks!
Clarification: By well-respected, I mean programs that offer a great variety of cases, have good fellowship/professional placements
MS3 here possibly interested in gas based on a love of pharm/physio, some great shadowing experiences I had last year, and an overall interest in ICU/critical care medicine on my IM rotation.
My question for you all is just how important are honors grades in third year clerkships for matching in anesthesia? My school does a H/HP/P/LP/F system and my first couple of rotations (medicine, neuro, peds) ranged from pass to high pass.
The good news is step 1 went well (>250) and I might be getting involved with some ICU research this year, but will "average" performance this year bury my chances to match at well respected programs? I ideally would like to end up in NYC or another major suburban area.
PS: My intention here is not to troll, but to get an idea so I can make reasonable career goals. I know MS3 grades are weighed more heavily by some specialties than others.
Thanks!
Clarification: By well-respected, I mean programs that offer a great variety of cases, have good fellowship/professional placements