Integrated Programs Competitiveness

240 will get you in the door for a plastics interview. Many programs appreciate the fact that your school may not have a plastics department. For that reason, you need to do several away rotations. These rotations will accomplish several goals...first and foremost, they will expose you to plastics and give you a foundation of knowledge and experience. Secondly, it will give you access to attendings for LORs. Third, it will give you an opportunity to shine and dispell any doubts about your application. Lastly, even if your program doesn't have a formal plastics department, you should try to get into any type of clinical or basic science research...case presentation at the very least. Never give up...apply to plastics with GS backups if you're worried.