prelim surg

Guy I wanted to ask around. I’m a US citizen IMG. 2018 graduate. step 1- 211 and ck- 231 I’ve always had an interest in general surgery and I was wondering if I should apply prelim this year. I don’t think I’m competitive enough for categorical this year. I’ve heard of people matching general...

Hi, I am a US grad who applied gen surg last year and soaped into a prelim GS position. My application was average without red flags other than low board scores. My step 1 was super low (but pass on 1st attempt) and my step 2 was 20pts higher (1st attempt). I'm 2 months in to my prelim year...

Just posting to share my story although now irrelevant, I kind of need to vent. I (a DO) applied to general surgery last year and did not match in AOA or acgme. During the soap my #1 acgme program where I interviewed offered me a preliminary spot. I took it thinking this could be a second...

Hi all, I am a 4th year DO student who managed to match into an advanced PM&R program at my number 1 choice. I ranked it so because this program was by far the best for me personally as it is close to home. I have tried calling every NRMP R3 program and AOA post match programs. They have all...

I have a Transitional Year PGY1 in the Miami area, I am looking to swap with any type of prelim (including surgery) in PA, Ohio, Michigan, WV, or MD. The only reason for wanting to swap is family, the TY is great! Let me know.

Is it better to try for a general surgery categorical position or go into another field such as OB from a prelim surg spot? In a prelim surg residency now, but looking for what to do next year. Originally applied ortho and did not match. I am now looking to general surgery categorical or OB...