232 on Step 1: What Neurosurg Sub I's/Residencies Should I Apply for?

[miamimarmot06]

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Hey Everybody,

I'm new on the NSurg scene and I would appreciate some advice. I'm a junior student at the University of Miami School of Medicine; I just got back a 232 on Step 1 (94= 2 digit score). I was wondering what Sub-I's I should start considering applying for. I'd be most happy in the Northeast, but I'd pretty much consider any place on the West Coast or East Coast. I want to be realistic and not apply for out-of-reach programs: I havent started research yet (I'm getting started right now).

Basically a nice, well-rounded, hard working guy who would like to work with nice, normal well-adjusted residents. I'd appreciate any advice of what else to do to put together a competitive application.

Thanks so much! I've had a lot of fun reading the posts on this site. I'd appreciate any input from NSurg residents or hopefuls.

-Miami- 🙂

 

[doc05]

if you want to work with "nice, well-adjusted residents," consider a specialty other than neurosurgery. GU and ENT are the most obvious choices.

 

[miamimarmot06]

Hmm...I'm also considering ENT, but I find it hard to believe that there aren't residency programs with cool, normal people. Sure, I'm smart and I get high test scores, but I also like to go out to bars, see movies, and hang out with friends. I know the demands of NSurg residency are intense, but give me a break. Everyone said that med school would be the end of my social life, but I've had a blast over the last three years, with plenty of spare time to have fun. I guess then I'm looking for programs with work hard/play hard mentalities.

🙂 Any more advice?

-Miami-

 

[NSGYResident]

While NSGY residencies are intense, you adjust to it, and you still do your normal daily routine. You will still get to go to the movies, exercise, visit the in-laws (unfort) etc.

Remember, the 80 hrs per week rule is in effect, so your life will be better than my life was.


NSGY Res, PGY4

 

[Astroman]

It is true about neurosurgery types. The new neurosurg intern where I am was noted by several people to be very "un-neurosurgeon-like" because he's a nice, normal guy. Somebody a little more cynical than myself replied: "Just wait."

And I doubt that many (if any) programs are in compliance with the new duty hour rules... Almost impossible.