residency applicant

Hey guys - seeking some advice on rank list, particularly trying to decide between these for ranks #1-5: Northwestern UChicago WashU MGH BWH I want great clinical training and to graduate feeling prepared for anything, but I also value quality of life and don't wanna be beaten to a pulp...

Hi all, Looking for some reassurance and advice. Matched but leaving my specialty to a medical issue. What can I do during my gap year other than research?

Hello everyone - long time lurker on SDN since my pre-med days, but I feel like I'm at the point where I would really appreciate some additional input from kind strangers on the internet, and help me escape the cycle of insanity that is making a rank order list. For background, I live in New...

Should the US pass legislation to increase the number of available residency spots? Is the hospital workforce shortage impacting your daily life? Do you have opinions about the residency application and/or work process that you'd like to share? Then let me interview you! Hello! I'm a Master of...

Hi! I feel very thankful for the awesome places I've been able to interview at and have been struggling with ranking. Obviously there's so much to think about, but if any of you have program recommendations or strong opinions about going to/avoiding a program, please please share! I'm looking...

Hi guys, I am not from the US and am currently in DVM2 studying in Australia. I do however have a US green card, and have always been planning to take NAVLE and work in the States as a GP. However, as we learnt more about diagnostic imaging in second year, I have started to gain more interest...

4th year decided this week to do IM. My school's IM department had a lot of advising sessions but I missed them all because I was undecided. I'm feeling a little stressed because I'm on a different timeline compared to my other IM-bound peers, but I'm hopeful that it will work out. I need to...

Hello, I am an ms4 currently working on my rank list. Out of all of the California psychiatry programs (including newer community programs like St Joseph’s, RUHS etc etc) I was hoping I could hear more about everybody’s thoughts to help inform my decision. (Currently heavily considering Loma...

Your residency interview is your chance to show your target programs that you’ve got what it takes to join their team. Everything in your application, including your medical student performance evaluation (MSPE) and evaluations, is fair game for interviewers. These are some of the most common...

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Good morning everyone, I'm in the process of trying to figure out my plans for next year while I have some time. I just got my step 2 score back and I'm in the 248-252 range. I'm currently in a gap research year in an orthopedics program and I'm anticipating around 17+ research items (both...

You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What are the Components of a Residency...

Hello everyone, MS4 here! I am applying this cycle for general surgery residency. I am planning to apply broadly, but I thought it would be great to know some places where other DOs have received interview invites from. Would current residents be kind enough to share where you received...

Current 4th year in dedicated for level 2. Like the title says, I failed level 1 twice and passed on the third try after focusing on the OMM aspect of the exam. I have been a below the average student up until third year where I became a bit more average passing all my shelf exams and getting a...

ECFMG certified physician with an unrestricted medical license in Italy, experience in neurocognitive testing and therapy, and 2+ years of research experience seeking residency/fellowship/research position in the neuro area. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic, teamwork, and problem...

Hi! Posting here because I realized this would probably be the best place to hear from folks. I have seen posts that competitive specialties (derm, ortho, etc) are kind of out of the question if you repeated a year due to not passing exams. I was wondering if people think this holds true for...

I have seen posts that competitive specialties are kind of out of the question if you repeated a year due to not passing exams. I was wondering if people think this holds true for “top” residencies for med-peds, which is not as competitive and perhaps gentler to this kind of thing (the vibe I...

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate some advice. I went to a top 30 Med school and graduated in 2021. I was a mediocre Med student. My step1 220 and step2 230... Mediocre I know.. I got really depressed during third year and my psychiatrist refused to prescribe antidepressants, which I...

Hello guys . I just graduated from medical college (IMG) but with a Low GPA unfortunately. and I'm passionate to become an Ophthalmologist, first, is the low GPA will Affecting my residency application? second is there a thing that makes it up like good usmel score or research, latter of...

PGY 1 position in 5 year urology residency program at Indiana University starting July 2022 Recently approved additional urology residency PGY 1 position (5 year program) at Indiana Universitystarting July 1, 2022 Students with USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 scores of greater than 245 and honors or...

Hey guys, I am a 4th year medical student who was unable to match. Please, I am looking for categorical or any prelim/transitional year positions that may become available. Please message me if you see any opportunities, it would be greatly appreciated. I have all my documents ready upon...

Hi! Are there any programs that have have been noted as malignant EM programs or otherwise not-the-best/sketchy? Specifics would be awesome but not necessary. Thanks!

Hi, I failed my COMLEX level 1 the first time and got a 408 the second time I failed my COMLEX level 2 CS the first time and passed the second time I failed my COMLEX level 2 CE two times and got a 409 the third time My scores are super low, and im taking my Comlex level 3 soon, but am...

Hi guys, IMG applying for General Surgery, didn’t match this past cycle. I planned to take (and pass) Step 3 before Match day, but ended up failing (Score 197). I took Step 3 again and I’m currently waiting for the score report. I am trying to prepare for next cycle and be smart(er). UPDATE: I...

Hi Everyone, I'm hoping to hear people's opinions on this dilemma I find myself in. Should I defer my medical school acceptance for 1 year to finish a project I have been working on and submit it as the 1st author? My PI (renowned in the field) is very confident that we can publish in a big name...