audition rotation

Which one would you choose to rotate at? Option A, where you have lots of friends that work at the hospital and even friends in the specialty you want to apply to. There’s also family nearby, but with whom you don’t really get along with. Option B, a hospital where you don’t know anyone, but...

Trying to figure out my strategy for audition rotations (yuck). I have heard from a few residents/attendings that DO students will get accepted for the audition when the program was very unlikely to take a DO candidate seriously. If the program %DO numbers are low, would it be better to try to...

I am pleased to announce the launching of an online resource for medical students who are interested in Orthopedic Surgery. This resource will be geared towards 3rd and 4th year medical students hoping to pursue a career in Orthopedic Surgery. So after the completion of our rotations and...

Hey all! I'm a 3rd year med student applying to PM&R this fall. I wanted to start a discussion thread as a resource regarding all things VSAS/VSLO/timeline/program characteristics/student expectations/etc. for those of us planning away/audition rotations. There was a similar thread started last...

So I know this topic has been posted multiple times but I am genuinely unsure about what I should do. I am currently taking the rest of the year off after my son was born 11 weeks early and had a lengthy NICU stay. I have taken about half of my rotations for third year but will be graduating a...

Hi! I’m a third year DO student interested in child neuro. I’m hoping to stay in the Midwest for residency and am wondering where to do electives/auditions. I scored decent on step 1 (240s) and tons of volunteering but only have research from undergrad. Does anyone have any tips on the best...

Trying to narrow down which programs would be best to do an away at. Leaning east coast, open to anywhere, thinking community based. I'm at an institution that highly recommends that we do 2+ away rotations, so please no "aways aren't beneficial" replies.

Anyone heard back about these? Any acceptances for audition season?

Was just wondering if any people are done and past all this VSAS nonsense can comment on the normal response time for decisions on rotation acceptance/denial from the following instititions (even more specifically, for EM): 1. OHSU 2. Maricopa 3. Desert regional 4. Kaweah Health (not VSAS) 5...

Hi everyone! Like all other third years I'm in the process of setting up 4th year audition rotations and am in desperate need of advice since our school has been lacking in that department. For auditions, is it better to apply widely and then potentially have to reject some programs or is it...

2 or 4 weeks?

I'm starting my PGY1 year soon and we have the option of doing an off-site elective if we do not have a PGY2 spot lined up. I'm just wondering if it's recommended to try and do an audition as a PGY1 (versus a MS4) and if programs even allow it? Any thoughts would be great. Thank you!

I am wanting to apply to the institutions for audition rotations for as many months possible (~4 each) but I only have 20 authorizations. I want to give my self the best chance at getting the rotation, how do I get more authorizations if I run out?

Anyone know of any AOA ortho programs that interview in December? I am looking to set up a late November / early December audition, but most programs interview in October or November. Info would be much appreciated.

My third year finishes (including taking boards) at the end of July. I've been trying to figure out whether it would be possible to do two back-to-back ADTs because of the whole "no ADTs allowed October 1-15" thing. I've reached out to the hpsp contact person but still awaiting a response. I was...

Looking specifically for input from Ortho residents. Scores are competitive (COMLEX 758/ USMLE 268) and I want to be as helpful a team member my 3rd/4th year as I can (third year elective is scheduled at a hospital I am interested in for residency). I'd appreciate input on expectations for me...