Osteopathic Orthopedic Residency 2019 Match

[BeenThereDoneThatOrtho]

All the other threads were a little dated. Any thoughts on going to Riverside or Modesto, where would you go? Thanks.

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[hbslax4]

Did you audition at both places? If so, which one did you like better or fit into better?

 

[DrJaySomeday]

Can somebody give me feedback on Mountain View vs Plainview vs Broward?

@BeenThereDoneThatOrtho
@hbslax4
@DarkHorizon

The last two years Broward has last minute cancelled on auditions for a ton of people, wouldn't personally take the risk. They also took 2/3 MDs last year and it's expected they will again this year. Plainview, same story, they are taking equal/more MDs than DOs the last year and this year. MountainView had its first 2 rotators ever this season and is very new, so do with that what you will.

All the other threads were a little dated. Any thoughts on going to Riverside or Modesto, where would you go? Thanks.

Wouldn't risk going to either next year unless you have COMLEX > 700 and USMLE > 240 with other aspects of your app that also stand out. They are both places that are busy and operate a ton and early so can't really go wrong depends if you like southern or northern California more amongst other things.

 

[DarkHorizon]

Can somebody give me feedback on Mountain View vs Plainview vs Broward?

@BeenThereDoneThatOrtho
@hbslax4
@DarkHorizon

I would go to Broward or Plainview over New Mexico program. They both have been around for a long time and are ACGME accredited. Both are very competitive and Broward has taken an IMG over many qualified DOs, who is a daughter of one of their attendings.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

The last two years Broward has last minute cancelled on auditions for a ton of people, wouldn't personally take the risk. They also took 2/3 MDs last year and it's expected they will again this year. Plainview, same story, they are taking equal/more MDs than DOs the last year and this year. MountainView had its first 2 rotators ever this season and is very new, so do with that what you will.




Wouldn't risk going to either next year unless you have COMLEX > 700 and USMLE > 240 with other aspects of your app that also stand out. They are both places that are busy and operate a ton and early so can't really go wrong depends if you like southern or northern California more amongst other things.

The comlex average came back down. You still think >700? This year I can see that cause the high average?

Also, what if you have 660 comlex, but 250+ USMLE? Worth audition?

 

[DrJaySomeday]

The comlex average came back down. You still think >700? This year I can see that cause the high average?

Also, what if you have 660 comlex, but 250+ USMLE? Worth audition?

I think this year having a high USMLE will definitely help because this is the first year the DO programs will be able to get a copy of your USMLE score reports when you submit ERAS. I mentioned the 700+ because at AOAO a few years back Dr. Trzeciak specifically said thats his cut-off.

Regardless, as auditions/interviews wrap up I think my biggest take away that's echoed here from the more experienced posters/residents is that the score gets you in the door but your personality/work ethic is how you land your spot because honestly you meet a ton of super smart people on the trail. Was an awesome semester of medical school.